Eligibility Criteria – Young Delegates Scholarship (GCTS 2026)

To qualify for one of the 15 fully funded delegate slots, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Age Requirement: Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years of age at the time of application.
2. Academic or Professional Background: Applicants must meet at least one of the following:
   • Be a current student (diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate) in fields such as conservation, environmental science, climate studies, tourism, travel, geography, natural resource management, development studies, or related areas.
   • Be a recent graduate (within the last 5 years).
   • Be an early-career professional working or volunteering in conservation, climate resilience, tourism, community development, social works or sustainability.
3. Commitment to Conservation & Sustainable Tourism: Applicants must demonstrate genuine interest in conservation, climate resilience, community-based tourism, or sustainable development.
   • Evidence may include volunteer work, academic projects, field activities, research, activism, or professional roles.
4. Impact Potential: Applicants must show the potential to apply knowledge gained from GCTS 2026 to benefit their communities, academic institutions, or professional networks.
5. Availability for Entire Event: Applicants must be available to attend the full conference from 9th –11th November 2026, including travel days and field excursions.
6. Passport and Travel Readiness:
   • Applicants must possess a valid passport (or be in the process of obtaining one).
   • Must meet necessary travel requirements for Uganda.
7. English Proficiency: As the conference will be conducted in English, applicants must have basic to advanced English communication skills (spoken and written).