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    The Land Trust Alliance is committed to building a more equitable, welcoming and impactful private land conservation sector that engages all people, including those who have not been fully served by or engaged in land conservation. We believe that instilling a community-centered approach into all aspects of conservation ensures that people are full partners in, and beneficiaries of, conservation.

    The  Scholars for Conservation Leadership Program is a career and leadership development program designed to expand opportunities for students to pursue careers in natural resource management and conservation. The program emphasizes an equitable and community-centered approach to conservation.

    This professional development program offers a range of opportunities for rising college seniors to:

    • Learn about career tracks and career development directly from practitioners who represent a wide spectrum of professional roles and institutions in this sector. 

    • Pair with mentors from the land conservation community who can offer advice and assistance to students as they navigate the Scholars Program and beyond. 

    • Participate in Rally: The National Land Conservation Conference, the largest gathering of conservation practitioners in the country, including workshops, seminars, trainings and networking events. 

    • Build community with a cohort of other students from across the country interested in exploring a career in this sector. 

    • Qualify to apply for a paid, year-long fellowship (post-graduation) with a land conservation organization to gain on-the-job experience at a critical time in their academic and early career. 

    All interested students are encouraged to apply, including Black or African American, Native American or Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Latin American or Latine, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people or first-generation college students. Identity-based considerations are not criteria for selection.

    Applications are now closed.