Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – (Forestry Scholarships) open for 2023

31 July 2022

Applications for Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – (Forestry Scholarships) are now open for study beginning 2023.

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 Māori and those who identify as female into higher-level forestry qualifications, to create greater diversity in the sector.

Scholarships available

Nine forestry scholarships are offered for 2023:

Bachelor of Forestry Science at University of Canterbury (open to those who are Māori or identify as female, or both)
Diploma in Forest Management at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology (open to those who are Māori or identify as female, or both)
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Forest Engineering at University of Canterbury (open to ALL applicants entering their first year)

Successful recipients will receive:

$8,000 a year for 4 years (the length of the degree) to help with tuition fees and living costs, or
$7,000 a year for 2 years (the length of the diploma)
Paid summer internship(s) with Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service or another forestry employer.

Applications

Applications open 1 June and close:

15 August for Degree Scholarships
16 December for Diploma Scholarship.

For more information about the scholarships, go to:

www.mpi.govt.nz/forestryscholarships

Or you can email MPIForestryScholarships@mpi.govt.nz or phone 0800 00 83 83