Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – FORESTRY SCHOLARSHIPS NOW OPEN

Te Uru Rākau is very pleased to announce that applications for Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – Forestry Scholarships open on 1 June 2020, for study beginning in the 2021 academic year.

Eight scholarships are available encouraging Māori and women to study the following degrees at University of Canterbury:

• Bachelor of Forestry Science or
• Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) with a major in Forest Engineering

These scholarships allow Māori and women to study and start careers in the forestry sector, making New Zealand’s forestry workforce more diverse.

Additional information about the scholarships can be found on the Te Uru Rākau website: teururakau.govt.nz/forestryscholarships including eligibility criteria and the application process. Application forms will also be available on this website from 1 June 2020. For a digital leaflet with advice for applicants click on this link https://www.tuwharetoakawerau.co.nz/vdb/document/122

Complimentary printed brochures are also available on request by emailing mpiforestryscholarships@mpi.govt.nz.