Do you feel ready for a summer program in the United Kingdom, with all expenses covered? You can start applying for the upcoming Blue Carbon Summer Program in Scotland. The two-week course allows international students to build their understanding of marine and coastal ecosystems, mainly focusing on blue carbon. The site hosts the Climate Change program in St Andrews and WWF ensures five outstanding students are awarded fully covered scholarships.
Overview
This year’s Blue Carbon Summer Program will take place between 29th June and 12th July in St Andrews, Scotland. The program gives students and professionals the opportunity to practice and study climate change, marine ecology and conservation.
Participants in this program gain experience and learn how to work together to address global climate issues. The students will get to attend classes led by experts, join field trips, benefit from workshops and expand their professional network.
Financial Benefits
The program’s scholarship is fully paid for the five winners and it covers:
- The costs for air tickets going to Scotland and back to your city.
- Accommodation that covers every day of the program.
- Fees for all programs include books, prints and a chance to join workshops.
- Subsistence, for example, food and nearby transport and any related program events are also provided.
- If you’re interested in environmental science and sustainability, here’s your chance to study abroad without having to pay an application fee.
Location
This program will take place in St Andrews, a Scottish town that is well-known for its universities and lovely scenery. The atmosphere in St Andrews is great for exploring marine biology which is why the Blue Carbon Summer Program is held there.
Eligibility Criteria
Anyone applying for the Blue Carbon Summer Program 2025 must meet the listed requirements.
- You can be a national of any country (applicable to everyone).
- Before starting the program, you should have already completed your first year (two semesters) or an equivalent amount at a university.
- On the site, you can be a student pursuing an undergraduate, postgraduate or professional degree in marine and environmental sciences.
- Earn an average of 3.2 on a GPA scale where 4 points is the highest.
- If required by the country, show proof that you speak English well.
Required Documents
Certain documents must be given by the applicants.
- A transcript should demonstrate the grades you received in your previous studies.
- Proof of English proficiency: For students who are English speakers, the IELTS or TOEFL scores are required.
- An academic reference is a form of recommendation from a professor or advisor in your college.
- I will show you each step involved in the application process.
- Here are the steps you should follow to join the Blue Carbon Summer Program 2025.
- You can access the application form for the MS program on the website of the program.
- When the application form is submitted, also email your university transcripts and the English language certificate (if you have it) to shortcourses@st-andrews.ac.uk.
- Remember that documents for the application should be complete and submitted by 16th May 2025.
Deadline
The last day to send in your application for the Blue Carbon Summer Program 2025 is 16th May 2025. Remember to be among the first to apply to get the chance to take part.
Apply Here: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study-abroad/at-st-andrews/summer-study/blue-carbon/
