Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service has announced three new Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – Forestry Scholarships being offered through Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology in the Bay of Plenty starting next year.
The scholarships will encourage more women and Māori into a career in forestry and wood processing. Forest Service director Debbie Ward says the scholarship programme provides a pathway to ensure more qualified and skilled people join the workforce as it undergoes transformation.
The new scholarships will be offered to those enrolling in a Diploma in Forest Management. Applications open from June 1 to August 15.
Those with a strong interest in forestry, strong community involvement and who are committed to a career in the sector are invited to apply. Info: mpiforestryscholarships@mpi.govt.nz or phone 0800 00 83 33.
