Graduate Assistantship Opportunity Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science

The Hau‘oli Mau Loa Foundation (http://www.hauolimauloa.org/) and the Tropical Conservation Biology and

Environmental Science (TCBES) Graduate Program (http://tcbes.uhh.hawaii.edu/) at the University of Hawai‘i at

Hilo are pleased to announce the availability of three graduate assistantships for students dedicated to

careers in conservation biology and environmental science in the state of Hawai‘i. Each assistantship comes

with generous support for two years (2nd year pending satisfactory academic performance), including a Graduate

Assistantship (stipend plus fringe benefits), a full tuition remission, and additional funds to be used for attendance

costs (e.g., books, fees, professional development, including travel to local and national conferences, and

supplies).

The overall goal of the Hau‘oli Mau Loa graduate fellowship program in TCBES is to help develop the

next generation of environmental leaders (e.g., conservation biologists or environmental scientists) in

Hawai‘i. The following eligibility criteria apply: (i) good academic standing (minimum GPA of 3.0

throughout the fellowship); (ii) from Hawai`i, as evidenced by having graduated from a high school in

Hawai‘i; (iii) pursing a M.S. degree in TCBES; (vi) track record of supporting Hawai‘i’s environment (e.g.,

internships, volunteer opportunities) and serving in a leadership capacity or demonstrated leadership potential

(academic, athletic, extracurricular, and/or professional); and (v) commitment to attaining and pursuing a long

term career in conservation biology and environmental science in Hawai‘i.

Application Details:

1. If you are not currently a TCBES graduate student you must apply for Fall 2017 by:

(a) Submitting all required material for admissions to TCBES. The priority deadline is 1 December 2016

but applications will continued to be accepted after that on a rolling basis until spots are filled. See

the Graduate School Admission website for more information

(https://hilo.hawaii.edu/academics/graduate/); and

(b) Submitting an essay (2-3 pages, single spaced) clearly describing how you meet the five eligibility

criteria listed above (send essay to Mahealani Jones (amyj@hawaii.edu) with “Hau`oli Mau Loa

Assistantship Application Fall 2017” in the subject line).

2. Current TCBES graduate students are eligible to apply if they will have completed ≤ 10 credit hours by

August 2017. Submit by 1 December 2016:

(a) The essay described above;

(b) A letter of recommendation from your advisor; and

(c) Transcripts (unofficial are fine). (Send all material to amyj@hawaii.edu with “Hau`oli Mau Loa

Assistantship Application” in the subject line.)

Successful applicants are expected to be enrolled in the TCBES graduate degree program in August 2017.

Review of applications will begin on 1 December 2016. Please contact Dr. Becky Ostertag, Director TCBES

Graduate Program, with any questions regarding this program