Creature Conserve Scholarships

EXPLORE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION WITH FUNDING AND SUPPORT.

We provide scholarship stipends for artists, designers, writers, and experts with scientific and traditional knowledge to support their creative process, including making art informed by science that inspires conservation action. Funds can be spent on creative time, art supplies, logistical support, travel, and conference fees. A basic budget is required.

Stipend amounts range from $500 to $1500 per project. We welcome applications from people at all skill levels, from all backgrounds, and in all countries. Successful applicants receive feedback and guidance from our program leaders and, free access to our online workshops for a full year.

Our application requires that the scholar propose a specific project as the focus of their exploration; this can be an existing or new project. Applications close April 30 each year.

Learn More About Our Scholarships

Download our Scholarship Program Packet. Click the images below to learn more.

Successful applicants are notified by early June. All projects must be completed within 6 months.

We expect all recipients to be available to meet virtually at least twice during the course of their project work, share their project process and outcomes with us, and send a testimonial/impact statement about the value of the experience and plans for continued art-sci work on projects related to wildlife conservation. We ask for digital formats so we can share your success with others. For the full terms of agreement, please see our Scholarship Program Packet above

Questions?

Please plan to join us on TUESDAY April 15, 2025 (two sessions, 9 AM ET and 9 PM ET) for a “Chat with Us - Scholarships” event with Executive Director Dr Lucy Spelman and the Creature Conserve Core Team to learn more about scholarship categories and the steps involved in applying. We’ll post the link to register via Zoom when applications open on April 1.