Fully Funded Burnett Scholarship 2026/27 for African Conservation Leaders (Study in the UK) 

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Overview

The Burnett Scholarship is a fully funded Master’s scholarship designed to support talented conservation professionals from Africa’s KAZA region. Funded by the Notsew Orm Sands Foundation and administered by the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), University of Kent, the scholarship enables future conservation leaders to gain world-class training in conservation science and wildlife trade while building global impact careers.

Scholarship Name

DICE MSc Burnett Scholarship 2026/27

Host/University/Organization

Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), University of Kent, UK
Funded by: Notsew Orm Sands Foundation

Level of Study

Postgraduate (Master’s Degree)

Eligible Programmes

• MSc Conservation Science

• MSc Conservation Science and International Wildlife Trade

Value/Benefits

• Full tuition fees
• Monthly living stipend
• Travel expenses to and from the UK
• Fully funded studentship
• Study at a top UK conservation institute

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be nationals of or have official refugee status in:
  Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, or Zimbabwe

• Have at least 2 years of work experience in the conservation sector

• Hold a good undergraduate degree (minimum UK 2:1 or equivalent)

• Meet UK visa and immigration requirements

• Meet the University of Kent’s English language requirements

Application Deadline

Sunday, 1st March 2026 

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Fully Funded Burnett Scholarship 2026

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