Forestry Scholarships

New Zealand Institute of Forestry

University Undergraduate Scholarship

The University Undergraduate Scholarship is open to students enrolled for a forestry or forestry related degree at a New Zealand University.

It recognises excellence at the student level and forestry aspirations

In assessing applications, the judges will have regard to:

• Academic record;
• Student background and forestry aspirations;
• Presentation of application and communication of ideas.

New Zealand Institute of Forestry

Otago-Southland Award

The Foundation is offering one
Otago-Southland award in

2025 total of $2,000. 

Wide Trust

Apply online.
No date information currently available

Consideration will be given to:

• The qualification and industry pathway
• Academic achievement
• The benefit to the individual and the industry
• Character and leadership potential
• Potential to contribute to the forestry industry in the Southern North Island region

Wahine in Forestry 1^st year scholarship

$5000

No 2026 dates available

31 October 2025

• The relevance of the qualification and the applicant’s intended pathway into the forestry industry.
• Academic achievement and/or potential.
• Commitment to the forestry sector and alignment with its values.
• Demonstrated character, leadership potential, and community involvement.
• Potential to contribute to the forestry sector, with particular regard to increasing gender representation.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an interview as part of the assessment process.

Eastland wood council

The Mackey (George) Papuni Scholarship

$6000

15 October 2025

No dates for 2026 available

30 Nov 2025

No dates for 2026 available

1. A grant of $6,000 to a person from te Tairāwhiti to assist with the costs associated with attending a forestry program at a University or Tertiary education facility.
   – The grant is to be paid out in four separate instalments at the start of each semester.
2. A position in Aratu during holiday breaks, including the summer at the end or beginning of the grant year.
3. Access to an assigned mentor from within Aratu for the period of the scholarship.

1. You are a beneficiary of Ōwhata 2B & 7 Trusts, AND/OR
2. You whakapapa to Ngāti Te Roro-o-Te-Rangi

Eligible programmes of study include tertiary-level courses in forestry, environmental sciences, business management, or related fields.  

Northland wood Council (sponsored by NorthPine)

$2000

• A student enrolled in full time relevant tertiary study  or An employee within the industry who aspires to improve their skills, knowledge and value to their employer with extra study.
• Pre course academic achievement, including grades, standardised test scores and achievement test scores.
• Expected career outcome in specific industry activities – either forestry and/or timber manufacturing/processing industries.
• Work history, awards and recognition.
• Recommendation of Principal Tutor or employer.
• Community/extracurricular involvement.
• NZ Citizenship or Permanent Resident.
• Normally a resident of Northland (Tai Tokerau) region of New Zealand.