Westarctica Scholarship Grant

 

The Westarctica Conservation Scholarship is a $500 graduate research grant for the study of climate change.  The goal of this research scholarship is to invest in early-career researchers who are pursuing a career in climate-change science.​

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This research scholarship is available to anyone who meets the following criteria:

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1. Pursuing a graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in any nationally-accredited university or organization (i.e. zoo, field station) in the world.
    

2. Researching a topic aligned with climate-change or global conservation issues.
    

3. Planning a research project for the summer of 2020.

Westarctica Worldwide

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As a sovereign nation-state, Westarctica engages in foreign relations with many nations, micronations, and other international governmental organizations.  Grand Duke Travis has undertaken many state visits on behalf of Westarctica and has traveled widely to promote the country's interests and to help raise awareness of micronations in general.

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Our foreign affairs program is currently headed by Count Stefan of Goldstream, Westarctica's Foreign Minister.  His Lordship is responsible for managing our Honorary Consuls and their activities around the world.

You CAN make a difference.

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By taking action in support of Westarctica's ongoing conservation efforts, YOU will be an integral part of our fight against rising sea levels.

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Simple actions include:

• Recycling bottles, cans, glass, and paper.

• Reduce consumption of meat.

• Reusing water bottles and plastic bags.

• Utilizing public transportation or driving a hybrid vehicle.

• Conserving water use in your home.

• Patronize ecologically friendly companies.

• Participate in a Climate rally.

• Make purchases through Amazon Smile.

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Visit our Get Involved page for more ideas of how you can be an active part of Westarctica's mission.

"His Lordship" does have a nice ring to it...

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Some nonprofit organizations merely recognize their donors, but Westarctica honors ours!

 

As a charitable corporation, Westarctica depends on the generosity of our supporters, and we're not afraid to thank them in a big way.

 

Our biggest donors and most enthusiastic supporters have the opportunity to become members of the Peerage of Westarctica in recognition of their lasting contribution to our charitable goals.