DEADLINES
The Cohort 15 (Fall 2025 – Spring 2026) application cycle will open on October 1, 2024. Rolling admission decision notifications will begin approximately mid-November, 2024.
The scholarship priority deadline for Cohort 15 is February 1, 2025, but applications will be accepted beyond this date until June 1, 2025.
The program is also part of the Western Regional Graduate Partnership program allowing applicants that hold residency in a Western state to qualify for the in-state tuition rate.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the Graduate School Application to apply for Fall 2024 starting on October 1, 2023. In the application, select the ‘Degree Program’ option and then ‘Conservation Leadership’ for the program.
Complete the series of supplemental questions thoroughly. These questions ask you to describe your:
- Conservation experience
- Cross-cultural experience
- Leadership experience
- Peace Corps and/or AmeriCorps experience, if applicable
After submitting the initial online application and paying the USD $60 application fee, submit the required supporting materials to complete your application. Note: For students from developing world countries, contact us regarding a waiver for the application fee. Application fee waivers available from the Graduate School for Peace Corps or AmeriCorps alumni here.
- Resume/CV
- Personal statement (1 to 2 pages double-spaced)
- Contact information for 3 references
- An email will automatically be sent to recommenders asking them to complete a recommendation form and/or upload a letter of recommendation.
- To submit official transcripts: contact your undergraduate institution(s) and request one official transcript to be sent to Colorado State University (institution code 4075).
- If your undergraduate institution(s) will send an official transcript electronically, please have it sent to [email protected].
- For transcripts from study abroad experiences, the Graduate School will accept an unofficial transcript or grade card.
- International applicants: To submit results for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), request that scores be sent to Colorado State University (institution code 4075).
- View answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the English Proficiency requirement here.
- Note: The Masters in Conservation Leadership program does not require the GRE
- For any documents that cannot be uploaded, submit paper copies directly to the Office of Admissions at:
Graduate Admissions
Colorado State University – Office of Admissions
1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
View the status of your application at any time to ensure your application checklist is complete or to check on updates.
If you have any questions about applying to the Conservation Leadership program, please contact [email protected].
FAQ
For frequently asked questions, click here.
