Scholarship details
Are you a woman who is passionate about preserving and promoting the importance and role of insects as a fundamental element of the planet’s ecosystem dynamics? Do you have a project that works for nature, in favor of biodiversity, with a focus on insects? Do you want to get some recognition and support for your efforts and achievements? If yes, then you might be interested in applying for the Terre de Femmes International Prize Scholarship in France, 2024. This is a thematic prize open to all women worldwide, who are committed to the preservation of insects. The prize is offered by the Yves Rocher Foundation, a recognized public utility foundation dedicated to biodiversity. The prize amount is €10,000, and the application deadline is November 30, 2023. Read on to find out more about this amazing scholarship and how to apply for it.
The Terre de Femmes International Prize Scholarship in France, 2024 is part of the Terre de Femmes program, which was created in 2001 by Jacques Rocher, the son of the founder of the Yves Rocher brand. The program aims to reward and support nearly 500 women committed to nature, around the world. The program has two components: the national prizes, which are awarded in 15 countries where the Yves Rocher brand is present, and the international prize, which was launched in 2019 and is open to all citizens of the world. The international prize is a thematic prize that changes every year, and focuses on a specific environmental issue. The theme for 2024 is “Insects for a Living Planet”, which reflects the urgency of protecting insects and their habitats, as they are essential for the balance and functioning of ecosystems.
Scholarship Provider
The scholarship provider is the Yves Rocher Foundation, which is a recognized public utility foundation dedicated to biodiversity. The foundation was created in 1991 by Yves Rocher, the founder of the Yves Rocher brand, a pioneer of natural cosmetics. The foundation has three main missions: to plant trees, to protect plant species, and to support women who act for nature. The foundation has planted over 100 million trees, protected over 350 plant species, and supported nearly 500 women committed to nature, around the world. The foundation also organizes various events and campaigns to raise awareness and mobilize the public for biodiversity.
Eligible Applicants
The eligible applicants are women who are not employees of the Yves Rocher Group or the Yves Rocher Foundation. The applicants must also be adult women (or a group of women) who are committed to the subject of the preservation of insects. The applicants must have a project that works for nature, in favor of biodiversity, with a focus on insects. The project must have a strong environmental and social impact (involvement of local communities). The project must be carried out by a non-profit structure, such as an NGO, an association, or a foundation. The project must be ongoing or completed, and must have started at least one year before the application deadline.
Host Country
The host country is France, where the Yves Rocher Foundation is based. The applicants do not need to travel to France to apply for or receive the prize, as the application process is online and the prize is paid directly to the winner’s structure. However, the winner may be invited to attend the award ceremony in France, if the health situation allows it. The winner will also have the opportunity to join the Terre de Femmes network, which is composed of all the previous winners of the national and international prizes. The network aims to create synergies, share experiences, and promote the actions of the women committed to nature.
Scholarship Worth
The scholarship worth is €10,000, which will be paid directly to the winner’s structure in the winner’s name. The scholarship can be used to cover any costs related to the project, such as equipment, materials, staff, travel, communication, or any other expenses. The scholarship is a one-time payment, and is not renewable for subsequent years. The scholarship is awarded based on the quality, originality, feasibility, and impact of the project, as well as the profile and motivation of the applicant.
Level and Field of Study
The level and field of study are not specified, as the scholarship is open to any project that works for nature, in favor of biodiversity, with a focus on insects. The project can be related to any field or discipline, such as ecology, biology, agriculture, education, art, or any other field. The project can have any scope or scale, as long as it has a clear and measurable impact on the preservation of insects and their habitats.
How to Apply
The application process is simple and straightforward. The applicants need to fill out a short online form and upload a presentation file of their project. The presentation file must be in PDF format, and must not exceed 10 pages. The presentation file must include the following information:
- The title and summary of the project
- The context and objectives of the project
- The actions and activities of the project
- The results and impacts of the project
- The budget and resources of the project
- The challenges and perspectives of the project
- The profile and motivation of the applicant
The applicants can also attach any supporting documents, such as photos, videos, testimonials, or any other documents that illustrate their project. The applicants must submit their application online by November 30, 2023. The applications will be evaluated by a jury composed of experts and representatives of the Yves Rocher Foundation. The winner will be announced in March 2024.
Countries that can Apply
The countries that can apply are any countries where the applicants are not employees of the Yves Rocher Group or the Yves Rocher Foundation. The scholarship is open to all nationalities and regions, so the applicants can apply from anywhere in the world. The applicants must have a project that works for nature, in favor of biodiversity, with a focus on insects. The project must be carried out by a non-profit structure, such as an NGO, an association, or a foundation.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria are as follows:
- The applicants must be women who are not employees of the Yves Rocher Group or the Yves Rocher Foundation.
- The applicants must be adult women (or a group of women) who are committed to the subject of the preservation of insects.
- The applicants must have a project that works for nature, in favor of biodiversity, with a focus on insects.
- The project must have a strong environmental and social impact (involvement of local communities).
- The project must be carried out by a non-profit structure, such as an NGO, an association, or a foundation.
- The project must be ongoing or completed, and must have started at least one year before the application deadline.
Scholarship Deadline
The scholarship deadline is November 30, 2023. The applicants must submit their application online by this date, and no late submissions will be accepted. The winner will be announced in March 2024.
