Achieving gender equality and empowerment for women in aquaculture is something our team is passionate about. That’s why we developed the first-of-its-kind, international scholarship and fully immersive learn/work experience focused on eliminating boundaries, and helping women build their careers in aquaculture?!
About Kvaroy Arctic
What today is called Kvarøy Arctic was founded in 1976 by Alf Olsen, a fish farming pioneer in northern Norway, and his son Geir. In 2008, ownership was passed along to Gjermund and Håvard, Geir’s sons, and Alf-Gøran Knutsen, Geir’s son-in-law. They would continue to develop Kvarøy Arctic as it was envisioned by its founders: offering salmon of very high quality, without compromising either the environment or the welfare of the fish.... read more
Women in Aquaculture Postgraduate Scholarship Program
| Application Deadline | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Country to study | Norway |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Sponsor | Kvaroy Arctic |
| Gender | Women |
Aim and Benefits of Women in Aquaculture Postgraduate Scholarship Program
- Fully-funded
- Consideration for employment is also available upon graduation!
Requirements for Women in Aquaculture Postgraduate Scholarship Program Qualification
? be a woman (cis-gendered or trans) ? be a passport holder and permanent resident of an African country to apply for the Africa-specific scholarship ? be a passport holder of a country to apply for the global scholarship ? be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program studying an aquaculture-related discipline as your main area of study ? display proficiency in the English language ? be able to travel to the Kvaroy Arctic farm beginning in the summer of 2023
Application Deadline
July 1, 2022How to Apply
For more details, visit Kvaroy Arctic website.
