Study African wildlife up close! Up to 40% off Bushwise programs for University of Hawaii, West Oahu students
Location: South Africa, with work placements inside and outside South Africa, depending on the program and participant.
Eligibility: University of Hawaii students with a keen interest in wildlife, conservation, and ecological research.
Start date: Program start dates are available throughout the year, depending on the course you book. Programs range from 27 days to one year.
Funding available: Up to $5,500 with a Bushwise Foundation Grant.
Grant code: HND-BW-HAWHU
Overview:
This is your chance to take your studies into the wild!
Bushwise is an accredited South African training organisation, and our programs combine academic learning with hands-on fieldwork, giving students real-world experience in conservation, wildlife management, and more.
Through the Bushwise Foundation Grant, University of Hawaii students can join a Bushwise program at a reduced cost.
Here’s how to apply:
- Choose the Bushwise wildlife course that interests you most – browse programmes here.
- Apply or enquire for more information.
- Enter your unique code HND-BW-HAWHU on the form and select your grant amount.
More about Bushwise:
Bushwise offers a wide variety of wildlife courses across multiple areas of the wildlife sector, including wildlife and reserve management, safari guiding, conservation, wildlife marketing, wildlife and tourism marketing, and more.
Programs span 27 days to a year, and combine immersive fieldwork, expert-led training, and accredited qualifications to prepare students for meaningful careers in conservation, wildlife management, and the safari industry.
On a Bushwise program, you will:
- Live and learn in Big Five reserves – nature will be your classroom.
- Gain hands-on conservation experience alongside field experts and wildlife researchers.
- Contribute to real projects in habitat management, wildlife monitoring, and ecological research.
- Develop your own project in wildlife ecology, research, or awareness-raising.
- Earn accredited qualifications.
- Build your career prospects through potential professional work placements of up to six months with conservation organisations, reserves, or lodges. (Apply to select 12-month courses)