The School for Field Studies / SFS: Tanzania - Wildlife Management Studies

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Few places in the world are more iconic than the African savanna. In Tanzania, baobabs and acacia trees dot the horizon, while wildebeest stampede through the Serengeti on their Great Migration. The Big Five – lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, ... read more

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OVERALL RATING 4.7
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This was one of the best experiences I've had in my life. I was able to learn a lot about another culture, and see amazing things. I enjoyed getting to know the local people and seeing the wildlife and scenery that I had previously only seen in photographs. This program helped me focus my academic interests, as before leaving I ... - Colorado State University View Entire Review
yes. - Barnard College View Entire Review
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It took a few months post-abroad experience for me to truly realize how incredible my 3 months abroad were. The opportunity to live on another continent and experience an entirely new culture was life-changing and I recommend to everyone to take advantage of living and studying abroad. The SFS program was only held in Tanzan... - Hamilton College View Entire Review
I learned scientific field research skills and a greater understanding of global environmental programs. I think the skills I learned at SFS will help me in all of my feature academic endeavors - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was an amazing experience that I am so lucky to have participated in. It gave me a whole new outlook of the world and of my life and really made me thankful for everything that I have. It was absolutely incredible and I would recommend it to anyone who was interested. - Rollins College View Entire Review
It was worthwhile. - Barnard College View Entire Review

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Few places in the world are more iconic than the African savanna. In Tanzania, baobabs and acacia trees dot the horizon, while wildebeest stampede through the Serengeti on their Great Migration. The Big Five – lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos – are all found here. Tanzania is also home to the Maasai, Iraqw, and Hadzabe tribes, all of whom have rich cultural traditions and strong ties to the land.

Tanzania has made progress in protecting its large populations of charismatic wildlife, but this rich landscape faces many challenges. Our research focuses on understanding the impacts of climate change, habitat fragmentation, and competition for resources and promotes successful coexistence between humans and the country’s incredible wildlife.




  • Wildlife Management Studies (SEMESTER PROGRAM): Step beyond a tourist experience in East Africa. Explore the iconic landscapes of Tanzania. Meet the country’s charismatic wildlife – from magnificent lions and elephants to thunderous herds of wildebeest and zebras – as you learn about their ecology and behavior. Experience the rich culture and traditions of Tanzania’s Maasai, Iraqw, and Hadzabe tribal communities while collaborating on issues of human-wildlife conflict and climate change. Finish the semester with an in-depth field research project. 


  • Fundamentals of Wildlife Management (SUMMER I PROGRAM): In this summer fundamentals course, the complex human-dominated landscape of the Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem, with diverse and competing land use types, becomes your classroom. Through field-based excursions, interactions with local communities, and discussions with wildlife conservation and management experts, watch the critical issues surrounding wildlife management and conservation come to life before your eyes.  


  • Carnivores of the African Plains (SUMMER II PROGRAM): Tanzania is home to more than 35 species of carnivores, including the African lion, cheetah, leopard, spotted hyena, and wild dog – all of which are on the IUCN Red List. Study the behavioral ecology and conservation challenges facing these incredible creatures, while observing some of Africa’s largest remaining carnivore guilds up close. 



SFS students live and study at the Center for Wildlife Management Studies. Known locally as “Moyo Hill Camp” and surrounded by Tanzania’s world-famous national parks and wildlife, it’s the perfect base camp for expeditions into the field. Campus is reminiscent of summer camp, with plenty of outdoor and communal spaces, while the small, friendly community of Rhotia is a short walk away.


Program Type(s):
Study Abroad
Research
Program Length(s):
  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Spring
Instruction Language(s):
  • English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
  • Animal Sciences
  • Natural Resources, Conservation
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Environmental Studies
  • Environmental Science
  • Natural Resources Management
  • Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management
  • African Studies
  • Zoology, Animal Biology
  • Ecology, Evolution Biology
  • Natural Sciences
  • Global Studies
  • Sustainability Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Geography
  • International Relations
  • Sociology and Anthropology
Minimum GPA:
2.5
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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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Deadlines:
The complete aid application is due at least 60 days before the program begins for semester applicants, and at least 30 days before the program begins for summer applicants.

Guidelines/Requirements:
All students are eligible to apply for these need-based awards.

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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Deadlines:
Spring: November 1st Summer 1 or Summer 1+2: April 1st Summer 2: May 1st Fall: June 1st

Guidelines/Requirements:
The SFS Trailblazer Grant is available to students who are the first from their home institution to attend an SFS program.

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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Deadlines:
Spring: November 1st Summer 1 or Summer 1+2: April 1st Summer 2: May 1st Fall: June 1st

Guidelines/Requirements:
Students must complete the SFS Financial Aid Application in order to receive this award.

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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Deadlines:
Spring: November 1st Summer 1 or Summer 1+2: April 1st Summer 2: May 1st Fall: June 1st

Guidelines/Requirements:
In order to be considered for the need-based Heritage Scholarship, students must complete a personal statement indicating how they qualify for this award.

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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Deadlines:
Spring: November 1st Summer 1 or Summer 1+2: April 1st Summer 2: May 1st Fall: June 1st

Guidelines/Requirements:
In order to be considered for this scholarship, students must explain how participation in an SFS program would broaden the diversity of the program.

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