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Applications


Applying to be an Outgoing (Dal to the Bahamas) QES Scholar

QES Outgoing Scholarships are available forÌýÂ鶹´«Ã½ undergraduate studentsÌýto complete an internship at the Cape Eleuthera Institute or Centre for Sustainability in Eleuthera Bahamas.

Who can apply?

In order to be able to apply for the QES Scholarship, you must:

  • Be a Â鶹´«Ã½ undergraduate student and not planning to graduate until the internship placement is over
  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • Be at least 19 years of age and under 35 years of age at the time of application
  • Have a minimum of 3rd year standing at the time of the internship placement
  • Have an interest and academic background in environment and/or sustainability (i.e. environmental science, architecture, sustainability, environmental engineering, or other related field)
  • Able to work independently, as part of a team, and be adaptable to a flexible schedule.

Where are the placements?

All placements take place on the main campus of the Cape Eleuthera Institute on the southern tip of Eleuthera Bahamas.  Powered 100% by the sun and built from nearly 75% local materials, the campus of the Cape Eleuthera Institute demonstrates an unparalleled opportunity to live, work, and study in a cutting-edge atmosphere.  Interns live in the LEED certified Anderson-Cabot Hall for Graduate Studies.

How many scholarships are available?

A total of 22 scholarships will be offered to Outgoing QES students before Autumn 2023.  Note that there are 3 different opportunities for internships including: a general systems internship; food systems, aquaponics and permaculture internship; and the Cape Eleuthera Institute Science internship).

How long are the placements?

Placements are for 15 weeks in total and are available in two different times of the year:

  • Fall semester is general from the last week of August to the 2nd week of December (applications due April 1st)
  • Spring semester is generally from the last week of January to the beginning of May (applications due September 1st)

How much funding is available?

Each Outgoing Scholar will be awarded a total of $6,000, as a contribution to the costs of travel, accommodation and daily living expenses associated with his/her placement. It is anticipated that each QES scholar will need to cover the following expenses using their scholarship:

  • Cape Eleuthera Institute room and board (3 meals per day on campus), airport transfers, local transportation (including use of bicycle), internet access, visa expenses, professional development and networking activities (~$4200 USD for the duration of the internship)
  • Air travel to the Bahamas
  • International health insurance
  • Coverage of any course fees at Â鶹´«Ã½ while on internship.

How to apply?

In general, applications for outgoing scholarships should be received by April 1st for a fall semester internship, and by September 1st for a spring semester internship.  However, final application dates change annually based on consultation with the Cape Eleuthera Institute, so please check with the Â鶹´«Ã½ QES Director for specific dues dates for each competition. 

Applications can be found here.

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Applying to be an Incoming (Bahamas to Â鶹´«Ã½) QES Scholar

QES Incoming Scholarships are available forÌýgraduate students currently enrolled at the University of the Bahamas.

Who can apply?

In order to be able to apply for the incoming QES Scholarship, you must:

  • Be a registered graduate student at the University of the Bahamas
  • Be a citizen of the Bahamas or or permanent resident
  • Be at least 19 years of age and under 35 years of age at the time of application
  • Have an interest and academic background in environment and/or sustainability (i.e. environmental science, architecture, sustainability, environmental engineering, biology, geography, and/or other related field)
  • Able to work independently, as part of a team, and be adaptable to a flexible schedule.

Where are the placements?

All placements will take place on one of the three Halifax campuses that are situated in residential areas, within easy walking distance of downtown Halifax, or at the Agricultural campus an hour away from Halifax.

How long are the placements?

Placements are for one academic semester in total (approximately 4 months) and are available during Fall (September – December) or Winter (January – April) semesters.

How much funding is available?

 

Each Incoming Scholar will receive support for monthly living allowances while in Nova Scotia (a maximum of $1,450/month), health insurance, tuition fee coverage, book allowance (up to $300) and travel/visa costs (up to $1695).

 

How to apply?

In general, applications for outgoing scholarships should be received by April 1st for a fall semester internship, and by September 1st for a spring semester internship.  However, final application dates change annually based on consultation with the Cape Eleuthera Institute, so please check with the Â鶹´«Ã½ QES Director for specific dues dates for each competition.

Applications can be found here.