Gordon and Betty Moore Graduate Scholarships at the University of Florida for Tropical Forest Conservation in the Andes-Amazon Region
The Tropical Conservation and Development (TCD) Program and the School of Forest Resources and Conservation at the University of Florida (UF) announce a competition for the Gordon and Betty Moore Graduate Scholarships to support Master’s and Doctoral level study in tropical forest conservation of the Andes-Amazon region by residents of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Awards consist of a stipend of up to $17,000 for each year of study at UF, plus the cost of tuition and fees. Additional funds for travel to and from the University of Florida, health insurance, and participation in field courses are also included. Moore Scholars will also have the opportunity to apply for field research grants. Limited financial support is available for enrollment in a one semester intensive English language course to improve existing English language skills prior to the start of a graduate program.
Applicants will be judged according to their academic record, previous related work experience, career goals, leadership potential, and commitment to tropical forest conservation.
Recipients will be required to participate in TCD Program activities and to complete the requirements of the TCD interdisciplinary concentration as part of their degree program.
Moore Scholarships are made possible by a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
Elgibility Requirements
To apply for a Moore Scholarship, you must:
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Reside in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, or Venezuela.
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Apply or already be admitted to a UF graduate degree program in a department affiliated with the TCD program.
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Have received a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 70 (Internet test), 190 (computer test) or 520 (paper test).
Application Requirements
The following application materials are required:
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TCD Academic Year Financial Aid Application Form
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A letter of support from faculty advisor or department Graduate Coordinator at UF.
- Two letters of recommendation, accompanied by the Release Form
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A two page statement of purpose explaining your plans for graduate training at UF and why you should be considered for a Moore Scholarship. Include details about your research interests in Amazon conservation, as well as career goals and related work experience.
- Summary Curriculum Vitae
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Originals or photocopies of academic transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores, and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores.
Additional Information
Admission to a UF graduate degree program is a separate application process.
Contact your department of interest for details on the UF admissions process.
UF requires a TOEFL score of 80 (Internet test), 213 (computer test) or 550 (paper test) for enrollment in a graduate degree program. Scholarship applicants with TOEFL scores between 70-80 (internet), 190-213 (computer) or 520-550 (paper) will automatically be considered for enrollment in an intensive English language course at the UF English Language Institute for one semester (four months) to prepare for a graduate degree program. Applicants with a TOEFL score of less than 70, 190 or 520 cannot be considered for a scholarship. Individuals in this situation are encouraged to apply again in the future when their English language skills have improved to the required minimum level.
For additional information, contact:
Robert Buschbacher, Program Manager
Amazon Conservation Leadership Initiative
107 Mowry Road
telephone: 352-846-2831
e-mail: rbusch@ufl.edu
Patricia Sampaio, Program Coordinator
Center for Latin American Studies
358 Grinter Hall
telephone: 352-392-0375, Ext. 806
e-mail: psampaio@latam.ufl.edu
Submission:
Submit application materials by First Monday of February at 4:30 pm to:
TCD Program
304 Grinter Hall
PO Box 115531
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-5531 USA
Telephone: 352-392-6548
F ax: 352-392-0085
Application materials can be sent by mail, e-mail or fax. E-mail
submissions should be sent to psampaio@latam.ufl.edu with “Moore Scholarship Application” as the subject line.
Recommendation letters must be sent directly by the recommenders or can
be sent in individually sealed envelopes with the other application materials.