The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at UCSC works to diversify conservation by exposing early-career college students to field research, leadership and professional training. Each year, we select 20 students from around the U.S. and its territories to participate in our two-year conservation leadership program. Year 1 is an eight-week, paid, intensive summer course integrating conservation design, leadership and research experiences while traveling with a close group of peers and mentors. Year two is an eight-week, paid, intensive summer internship with a conservation organization or agency. Applications close February 5th, 2020, for more information and to apply visit conservationscholars.ucsc.edu.