Nature Studies Subsidy for young people

The Nature Studies Subsidy aims to equip and upskill the next generation of biodiversity champions by providing affordable access to nature courses.

18-25 year olds can get £50 off in-person courses, and £25 off online courses with this subsidy. Eligible applicants can choose from our diverse range of training, with over 100 courses available throughout 2023 and 2024. Application details are below.

Here are just some of the amazing courses that you can access at a significantly reduced cost:

Bee Nesting Ecology – Online

Only £5 when using the subsidy!

Practical Fungi Field Skills

Only £10 when using the subsidy!

Introduction to UK Habitat Surveys

Only £50 when using the subsidy!

How to apply

If you’re aged 18-25 and living in the UK, please fill out this online form to apply and receive your discount codes – it will only take a minute!

The subsidy discount codes can be used to get:

• £50 off in-person courses in accessible venues across the UK.
• £25 off online courses where you can learn from home at your own pace.

We have hundreds of subsidies available, but funding is limited. Subsidies are accessible on a first-come, first-served basis – based on using the voucher, not just applying.

Please apply and claim your subsidy today.

Using your subsidy

Once you’ve received your discount codes, browse our huge range of biodiversity courses and book the one for you. Our courses can help you gain practical skills, plus indispensable knowledge required for a green career.

When you’re ready to book, use your discount code at check-out.

Why we’ve developed the Nature Studies Subsidy

The Field Studies Council helps remove barriers to accessing biodiversity knowledge and skills. Our charity upskills people aged 18-25 to take on volunteer and professional roles in the green economy.

Young people tell us they can’t access the training they need for their environmental career, so we’ve created the subsidy to help.

We enable people to record and care for the natural environment, including habitat surveys required for Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.

Our offer and feedback is based on young people involved in Field Studies Council’s Youth Council and our five-year inclusion programme funded by the National Lottery.

Support young people

There is huge demand from young people for Field Studies Council training.

We were far over-subscribed in 2021/22 when we offered 1,000 subsidies as part of our national ‘Generation Green’ project.

Our subsidies are reliant on donations, sponsorships and grant fundraising.

Field Studies Council costs are based on the number of subsidies for in-person and online training courses. Subsidies range from £30-100 each.

Our preference in sponsorship for groups of 100 subsidies.

To discuss a partnership to help young people and meet your business and foundation aims, please email Philip Turvil or Jennie Comerford to discuss your priorities on [email protected] or call 01743 852100.

Current youth opportunities

We have lots of opportunities and resources for 16-25’s focused on the environment and helping the next generation to learn about and be inspired by the world around us.

We support young people with developing their skills and training to help with studies and careers in the environmental sector.

Wondering what our experiences are like?  We sent Anna Foster, a member of our Youth Council, to our Marine Science Camp at Dale Fort Field Centre in 2022. Watch her video here to see what she got up to.

View our courses and experiences