Ecosystems of the Murray River and Mallee – Student Challenge

Applications now open | 3–8 October 2025 | Calperum Station, SA
Audience: Year 10–12 students from eligible SA, VIC, NSW & QLD government schools
Cost: Fully funded scholarship

Applications close 24 August

Experience real-world environmental science in the field!
The Earthwatch Student Challenge is a fully-funded, week-long opportunity for selected students in Years 10–12 to take part in hands-on conservation research at Calperum Station, on the Murray River in South Australia.

Successful applicants will:

• Collaborate with scientists on climate resilience and land restoration research
• Learn scientific fieldwork skills like vegetation surveys, small mammal trapping, and tree health assessments
• Contribute to long-term ecological studies shaping the future of semi-arid land management
• Live and work alongside like-minded peers in a shared, supportive environment

Eligibility:
Open to students in Years 10–12 attending government schools in SA, VIC, or the Murray-Darling Basin regions of NSW and QLD.

All expenses covered through a George Alexander Foundation fellowship, including:

• Travel and transfers
• Accommodation and meals
• Insurance and equipment

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