Advance Wild Animal Welfare Scholarship 2026

Scholarship opportunity from Wild Animal Initiative for international students who are dedicated to advancing wild animal welfare.

The Wild Animal Initiative is a non-profit organisation committed to improving the lives of wild animals through research, education, and advocacy. Wild Animal Initiative focuses on understanding wild animal welfare and developing evidence-based strategies to enhance their well-being. By supporting these scholarships, Wild Animal Initiative aims to cultivate a new generation of experts dedicated to making a tangible difference for wild animal populations.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 31, 2026
• ValueFully Funded
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorScotland's Rural College (SRUC)
• City to studyAberdeen
• School to studyScotland's Rural College (SRUC)
• Course to studyInternational Animal Welfare
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• This scholarship will cover full university fees to complete the MSc International Animal Welfare programme.

Note: You may also be eligible for funding of individual modules delivered as CPD courses.

Requirements

• SRUC encourage applications from individuals based outside the UK with a strong interest and demonstrable experience in ecology, wild animal welfare or humane management strategies for wild animal populations. Ideally, applicants will hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in ecology or a related discipline.
• However, backgrounds in veterinary/animal welfare science or other relevant disciplines will also be considered if the applicant demonstrates a strong interest or experience in wild animal welfare.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) on forms.office.com to apply

• Interested candidates must first complete a full application to the MSc International Animal Welfare programme.

For more information, kindly visit SRUC scholarship webpage.