The School for Field Studies / SFS: Kenya - Wildlife and Water Studies
- Location(s): Kenya
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Research
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In the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Kenya’s grassy savannas, Rift Valley lakes, and mountain highlands provide habitats for an astounding diversity of flora and fauna, including the Big Five – lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos. The dee... read more
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I got to experience how climate change, specifically drought, has transformed the landscape around the Amboseli ecosystem. People and wildlife alike have been extremely impacted, and it makes me think even more about how companies continue to pollute, quite literally threatening the lives of communities. Suzanna S - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Challenges quite a few assumptions and really deepened my understanding of life, humanity, and the commonalities (and differences) between people(s). Gabriel W - University of Maryland - Baltimore County / UMBC View Entire Review
I learned about a culture entirely different than what I know in the US. I got to meet amazing people and see so much wildlife. These parts were worthwhile. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained a lot of local knowledge about the environment in the kimana region, research experience, new friends, and a better understanding about the way the humans and wildlife interact. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
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Kenya’s biodiversity and traditional cultures are under threat. Climate change, drought, ecosystem fragmentation, and human development are increasing competition for the region’s finite natural resources. Our research here focuses on sustainable conservation approaches that will address these issues and reduce conflict between humans and wildlife.
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Wildlife and Human Dimensions of Conservation (SEMESTER PROGRAM): Discover the world-famous national parks and stunning landscapes of Kenya, while studying approaches to conservation and the country’s diverse wildlife – from colossal elephants to the endangered black rhinoceros. In the heart of the Great Rift Valley, climate change and land use are affecting Kenya’s ecosystems and those living in them. Research the root causes of these changes and how different conservation strategies can benefit both local people and wildlife alike. -
Fundamentals of Wildlife Management in Kenya and Tanzania (SUMMER I PROGRAM): In this summer program, the world-famous national parks and reserves of Kenya are your classrooms. Through safari drives and field excursions, study wildlife found nowhere else on the planet - in person. Discuss different approaches to wildlife managmenet and conservation, and learn about traditional knowledge and culture from Maasai and other community groups. -
Elephants of the African Savanna (SUMMER II PROGRAM): The African elephant is a keystone species with a profound influence on the landscape and dynamic in which it coexists with other African wildlife. As the largest (and one of the most charismatic) animal walking our planet, its conservation continues to attract concern within and beyond Africa. Join SFS Faculty and leading elephant scientists to learn about these animals in the elephant conservation strongholds in and around Amboseli National Park.
Program Type(s):
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Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Agriculture
- Animal Sciences
- Natural Resources, Conservation
- Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental Science
- Natural Resources Management
- Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management
- Area, Ethnic and Group Studies
- African Studies
- Botany, Plant Biology
- Zoology, Animal Biology
- Ecology, Evolution Biology
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution
- Natural Sciences
- Cultural Studies
- Sustainability Studies
- Parks and Recreation Studies
- Parks and Recreation Facilities Management
- Religion / Religious Studies
- Public Policy Analysis
- Social Sciences
Minimum GPA:
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The School for Field Studies / SFS Scholarships
All students are eligible to apply for these need-based awards. SFS will work with you and your home school to understand and meet your financial need.
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These grants will be awarded on the basis of need and may supplement other awards of SFS need-based scholarships, travel grants, and zero- or low-interest loans.
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SFS matches Federal Pell Grant funding for all SFS semester programs to students who use their Pell Grant to help pay the cost of their SFS program.
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This need-based scholarship is available for students with a cultural and/or ancestral connection to the country in which they plan to study abroad with SFS.
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SFS seeks to broaden and strengthen the participation of traditionally underrepresented minority students in all of its programs. The SFS Diversity Scholarship is one of the ways we broaden the participation of underrepresented groups of students in study abroad. For SFS, underrepresented groups include, but are not limited to, students who identify with a certain race, sex, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnic origin, or veteran status. Underrepresented groups also include first generation college students and students from low income families.
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