# Carolina Nyberg-Steiser Bursary Programme 2020 open for applications - Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2020/02/28/carolina-nyberg-steiser-bursary-programme-2020-open-for-applications/ - Published: 2020-02-28T09:30:49+00:00 - Author: Melanie May **The Carolina Nyberg-Steiser Bursary Programme has opened applications for a third year.** Greenpeace campaigner and Head of Partnerships, Artists & Influencers Carolina Nyberg- Steiser lost her life in the Brazilian Amazon in the course of her work in October 2017. [Greenpeace](https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/) and the [Resource Alliance](https://resource-alliance.org/), with the support of Carolina’s family, developed the [Carolina Nyberg-Steiser Bursary Programme](https://resource-alliance.org/carolina-bursary) in her name with an aim to empower other young women who care as deeply for the wellbeing of the planet, and its people as she did. ## Advertisement Applications are now open for 2020 with the bursary is open to women up to 36 years of age, working in the social impact sector. Successful applicants will receive a fully funded place on one of three programmes: IFC 2020, IFC Pop Ups: South Africa, or IFC Pop Ups: Brasil. Recipients receive a full delegate place at Resource Alliance events, with accommodation and access to all learning opportunities; an experienced mentor to support the learning journey; and bespoke opportunities to network, share and learn. **SEE ALSO: [In memoriam bursaries available for IFC 2018](https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/07/26/in-memoriam-bursaries-available-ifc-2018/)( 26 July 2018)** Previous successful applicants for a Bursary have come from South Africa, USA, Costa Rica, Australia, India, Ecuador, Nepal, Cambodia, Brazil and Canada and the impact report of previous years of the Carolina Nyberg-Steiser Bursary Programme is [available online](https://resource-alliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2019-Bursary-impact-report.pdf). Sarah Scarth, Global Programmes and Partnerships Director at the Resource Alliance, said: > “The Resource Alliance recognises, as Carolina did, the value of joining forces > in new and innovative ways to create greater impact. With the support of Carolina’s > family, the Resource Alliance and Greenpeace have partnered for the second year > to run this programme which empowers other incredible young women who care as > deeply for the wellbeing of the planet and its inhabitants as Carolina did.” Karen McGrath, Global Marketing Manager at Act for Peace, Australia, was a previous Carolina Nyberg-Steiser Bursary holder. She commented: > “Receiving a Carolina Nyberg-Steiser Bursary program place was an incredible privilege. > Attending IFC Asia gave me the opportunity to challenge my thinking, learn from > thought leaders and network with people from all around the world with diverse > perspectives and incredible stories. More than anything it left me with a profound > sense of purpose and connection and invigorated my determination to come together > with like-minded people to change the world.” Details of the application process and timings for the three programmes: **IFC 2020** 1. Successful applicants will be provided with a complementary ticket to the IFC 2020 in the Netherlands (13-16 October), including travel and a mentor. 2. Applications are open until Thursday 30 April, with the outcome decided by Friday 22 May. 3. [APPLY NOW](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qFUPeBvzCk-vLW4N7rD1ZWBgM2nJk1BBlwIAh6oEy8VUMFZTTkFMQzBROVUwRFcxR0lUS0M5TllJWCQlQCN0PWcu) **IFC POP UPS: SOUTH AFRICA** 1. Successful applicants will be provided with a complementary ticket to either the IFC Pop Up in Cape Town or Johannesburg. 2. Applications are open until Monday 2 March, with the outcome decided by Tuesday 3 March. 3. [APPLY NOW](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qFUPeBvzCk-vLW4N7rD1ZWBgM2nJk1BBlwIAh6oEy8VUMDVHSFVOTUpXNzhYR01JNFRQRlpaRE9BMCQlQCN0PWcu) **IFC POP UPS: BRAZIL** 1. Successful applicants will be provided with a complementary ticket to the IFC Pop Up in Brazil, on 7 April 2020. 2. Applications are open until Friday 27 March, with the outcome decided by Monday 30 March. 3. [APPLY NOW](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qFUPeBvzCk-vLW4N7rD1ZWBgM2nJk1BBlwIAh6oEy8VUQzhVWU82UFkyRjgxMEdOR0lNWURTUTlaVCQlQCN0PWcu) * **[Greenpeace UK appoints first ever joint Executive Directors](https://fundraising.co.uk/2022/08/01/greenpeace-uk-appoints-first-ever-joint-executive-directors/)**( 1 August 2022) * **[Greenpeace UK creates new regular giving product](https://fundraising.co.uk/2012/09/04/greenpeace-uk-creates-new-regular-giving-product/)**( 4 September 2012) * **[Greenpeace International to develop international legacy fundraising strategy](https://fundraising.co.uk/2015/06/03/greenpeace-international-to-develop-international-legacy-fundraising-strategy/)**( 3 June 2015) ## Comments ### By: HowardLake - Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2020/02/28/carolina-nyberg-steiser-bursary-programme-2020-open-for-applications/#comment-4239 - Published: 2022-06-24T11:49:33+01:00 2022 is the final year of the programme, which is open to women up to the age of 36 working in the social impact sector. Five applicants will be chosen to receive full support to attend IFC 2022\. Each will be matched with a mentor and have the cost of their registration and travel covered. Learn more about the programme: [https://resource-alliance.org/carolina-nyberg-steiser-bursary-programme-2020/](https://resource-alliance.org/carolina-nyberg-steiser-bursary-programme-2020/) Applications are open until 4 July and successful applicants will be contacted by 11 July.