The Fran Duthie African Elephant Conservation Scholarship
Building a Kenyan Legacy
The Fran Duthie African Elephant Conservation Scholarship is a vital personal initiative founded by Fran Duthie, President and Co-founder of Elephanatics, in direct collaboration with the Mara Elephant Project (MEP). Designed to build local capacity in Kenya, this initiative provides financial support and practical experience to the next generation of Kenyan conservation leaders, ensuring a thriving future for elephants and their habitats.
Scholarship Details and Impact
This scholarship provides financial support to exceptional Kenyan nationals pursuing technical certificates, undergraduate, or postgraduate degrees in conservation-related fields—such as environmental science, forestry, and wildlife management.
To bridge academic learning with real-world conservation, all scholars gain valuable hands-on experience through a required one-month internship with a Kenyan conservation organization, including opportunities on the ground with the Mara Elephant Project (MEP).
A Proven Track Record of Success
Since its launch, this scholarship has continuously empowered incredible young conservation champions, including forestry students, climate advocates, and wildlife researchers.
Our scholars maintain an outstanding 100% track record of staying on track to meet all academic requirements, while simultaneously driving change outside the classroom.
📈 Impact at a Glance:
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Major Conservation Presentations: Scholars have actively participated in field research and presented findings at high-profile events, including the Athi Kapiti Game Count.
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Award-Winning Talents: Highlighting the diverse skill sets of our future leaders, a scholarship recipient was recently nominated for the prestigious Vice Chancellor’s Award for excellence in conservation photography.
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Innovation & Problem Solving: Our students are pushing boundaries by competing in fast-paced, real-world events like the 72-Hour Tourism Tech Innovation Challenge.
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Community-Led Action: True conservation starts at home. Our scholars have collectively dedicated 15+ hours of environmental service toward local Community Clean-Up Initiatives.
By funding their education, this program ensures that local communities remain at the absolute forefront of protecting Kenya’s majestic wildlife.
🎓 Support the Future of Conservation Today
Please consider making a contribution to support the next cohort of Kenyan students preparing for a career in wildlife preservation. The scholarship is administered directly on the ground by the Mara Elephant Project (MEP), and 100% of your dedicated funds go toward tuition and academic materials.
To accommodate your preferences, you can support this scholarship in one of two ways:
Option 1: Donate Directly to the Mara Elephant Project (MEP)
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Visit the official Mara Elephant Project Donation Page.
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In the donation form’s comment/notes section, you must write: “Fran Duthie Scholarship”.
Option 2: Donate Through Elephanatics
As President of Elephanatics, Fran Duthie personally oversees the allocation of these designated funds. You can donate directly through our foundation website, and we will route your contribution directly to MEP for this program.
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Visit our main Elephanatics Donation Page.
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In the comments or notes section, simply write: “Fran Duthie Scholarship” so we know exactly where you want your funds to go.
⚠️ Important Note for Donors: No matter which option you choose, stipulating “Fran Duthie Scholarship” in the comments guarantees that your contribution is earmarked specifically for the education of future African Elephant Conservation scholars.
Application dates and selection cycles are determined by the Mara Elephant Project. For more information on the application process, please contact them at maraelephantproject.org.