The Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation 2024 Humboldt Diversity Scholarships for Study Abroad, USA

The Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit international conservation organization committed to fostering and supporting diversity in environmental science. Our  Humboldt Diversity Scholarships enable students from under-represented racial and ethnic groups and of limited financial means to travel to the tropics and gain international experience in biological research and conservation.  Scholarships can only be applied to Ceiba’s “Tropical Conservation Semester: Galapagos, Andes, and Amazon”, or one of our summer programs in Ecuador or Belize. 

This Diversity Scholarship was made possible by generous contributions from the Humboldt Fund of the Department of Botany at UW-Madison and anonymous donors to Ceiba. 

• Table of Content
• About Humboldt Foundation
• Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation Humboldt Diversity Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation Humboldt Diversity Scholarships
• Requirements for Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation Humboldt Diversity Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation Humboldt Diversity Scholarships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Humboldt Foundation

As an intermediary organisation of German foreign cultural and education policy the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation aims to promote international cultural dialogue and academic exchange. The Humboldt Foundation offers flexible sponsorship programmes for researchers at all stages of their careers.

Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation Humboldt Diversity Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation Humboldt Diversity Scholarships

Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000. Award availability and scholarship amounts vary according to the number and need of applicants, and the length of the program.

Requirements for Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation Humboldt Diversity Scholarships Qualification

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Only students participating in Ceiba study abroad programs are eligible to apply.
• U.S. citizens from minority groups that are under-represented in study abroad are eligible to apply, including but not limited to Black or African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian American, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.
• Be in the process of applying, or have already applied to a Ceiba Foundation Study Abroad program for the upcoming semester or summer term. Scholarship applicants must meet the minimum prerequisites for the program to which they are applying.
• Be currently enrolled and pursuing a two to four-year undergraduate degree at an accredited university or community college in the United States. Preference will be given to students enrolled in University of Wisconsin System schools.
• Be in good academic standing (not on academic probation) and have a cumulative GPA which reflects academic success.
• Demonstrate financial need as evidenced on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form, or equivalent documentation.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation Humboldt Diversity Scholarships

The Applicant Review Committee will carry out a holistic review of each eligible applicant, including the following considerations:

• Financial Need
• Academic Merit
• Quality and content of essays

Applicants may be requested to participate in a short phone interview as part of the selection process. The availability and amount of the scholarships offered will vary based on the number of applicants and their level of need.  Scholarships will range from $1,000 – $5,000. Successful applicants will be notified of their scholarship offer at the same time they receive their acceptance to the program, about 2 weeks after the program application deadline.

Dates and Deadlines

For Spring 2024 Tropical Conservation Semester

• Friday, October 6, 2023: Application deadline for Spring 2024 Tropical Conservation Semester (Diversity scholarship application is due on the same date as the program application)
• Friday, October 20, 2023: Acceptance notification and scholarship offers sent (via email)
• Friday, November 3, 2023: Enrollment deadline (enrollment indicates acceptance of scholarship)

For Summer 2024 Field Courses and Internships

• Friday, March 1, 2024: Application deadline (Diversity scholarship application is due on the same date as the program application)
• Friday, March 15, 2024: Acceptance notification and scholarship offers sent (via email)
• Friday, March 29, 2024: Enrollment deadline (enrollment indicates acceptance of scholarship)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply for scholarships for Spring 2024, please check that you meet all of the criteria listed above and then contact [email protected]

Scholarship applications are due at the same time as program applications; please consult the individual program pages for dates. Only complete applications will be considered.

For more details visit: Ceiba Foundation website.