BCTWS conference 2025
The BCTWS conference is returning for our 4th annual(ish) conference in fall 2025. The conference will be held in picturesque Williams Lake, BC, in Secwepemc traditional territory. We look forward to continued collaboration with students, First Nations, local organizations, and government, ensuring we represent the diversity of our province in our future as a Society.
Acommodations
A group code is available for guests of our conference at the Coast Fraser Inn, 285 Donald Rd, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4K4. This group code can be shared with the guests for the discounted rate of $139 + taxes a night.
GROUP CODE: GFC2715
GROUP CODE: GFC2715
Student awards
BCTWS Scholarship
This scholarship is for students whose work is dedicated to improving conditions for BC’s wildlife.
Value: $1,000
Criteria:
To Apply:
Submit your latest unofficial transcript, CV and a 250 to 500-word description of the project. Be sure to include how your project and/or studies relates to wildlife policy. Please email your application to [email protected] by September 1st, 2025, with the subject line “BCTWS Scholarship Application”.
Decisions will be made by September 20th, 2025.
We recommend that if you are successful, you attend the BCTWS conference to receive your award, but this is not required; we can arrange for you to accept via zoom.
This scholarship is for students whose work is dedicated to improving conditions for BC’s wildlife.
Value: $1,000
Criteria:
- Currently enrolled in graduate studies at a BC University
- Conducting BC-based wildlife research (broadly defined as animals of any kind)
- Wildlife research that is demonstrably policy-relevant is a priority
To Apply:
Submit your latest unofficial transcript, CV and a 250 to 500-word description of the project. Be sure to include how your project and/or studies relates to wildlife policy. Please email your application to [email protected] by September 1st, 2025, with the subject line “BCTWS Scholarship Application”.
Decisions will be made by September 20th, 2025.
We recommend that if you are successful, you attend the BCTWS conference to receive your award, but this is not required; we can arrange for you to accept via zoom.