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Scholarship details

Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – Diploma in Forest Management Scholarship
Study levels Diploma in Forest Management
Value If you are granted a scholarship you will receive:$7,000 each year of your 2-year diploma. You will also get:A 10-week paid internships each summer with Te Uru Rakau – New Zealand Forest Service or an appropriate forestry sector employerSupport from the scholarship coordinator and a buddy throughout the course.Continuation of your scholarship depends on your successful completion each year.
Length 2 years (the length of the diploma) to help with tuition fees and living costs
Occurrence 4 Years
Open date Wednesday, 1 June 2022
Close date Friday, 16 December 2022
Enrolment status Full-time

About the scholarship

This is an amazing opportunity for anyone considering studying forestry science, forest engineering or forest management next year.We are particularly interested in encouraging all Maori and those who identify as female into higher-level forestry qualifications, to create greater diversity in the sector. Note: There are also scholarships available to study The Bachelor of Forestry Science and Bachelor of Forest Engineering at University of Canterbury (close 15 August 2022). 

How To Apply

Applications for 2022 scholarships opened on 1 June 2022 and close on 16 December 2022. To apply for a Forestry Scholarship:

  • Download the application form
  • Prepare the supporting documents and information
  • Email your completed application and documents to [email protected]

What you receive

$7,000 a year for 2 years (the length of the diploma) to help with tuition fees and living costs + a paid internship during summer *Continuation of the scholarship is subject to satisfactory course completion each year. (Note: Te Uru Rakau - New Zealand Forest Service also offers scholarships to study the Bachelor of Forestry Science or Bachelor of Engineering at University of Canterbury. 

Entry requirements

A New Zealand citizen or permanent resident Eligible to enrol in a Diploma in Forest Management Of Maori descent and/or identify as female or both