"The scholarships are a pathway to higher-level study and students will gain the skills, expertise, and capabilities the forestry and wood processing sector needs now and into the future. Through partnering with industry, students are offered internships over summer so they can put their learning into action and gain practical, hands-on workplace experience," says Debbie.
"We are especially keen to hear from students who are Māori and/or identify as female, as a key focus for the programme is to increase diversity amongst students and the sector workforce."
Two new videos have also been launched promoting the scholarship programme and high-level forestry study.
"The videos include our current scholarship recipients talking about the programme and the value and benefits they are getting from studying forestry.
"People watching may be surprised at the wide and diverse range of career options, including science, production management, business and resource management, conservation, engineering, and technology.
"This is clearly demonstrated when the students talk about the different fields they are studying, their experiences during their internships, and their enthusiasm about what their future careers in forestry may bring.
"Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service is proud to be offering the scholarships for next year, as an investment in the future of our people, the forestry and wood processing sector, and our country's long-term environmental and economic prosperity," says Debbie.
Applications for all scholarships close on August 15.
For more information about Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – Forestry Scholarships, visit www.mpi.govt.nz/forestryscholarships, email mpiforestryscholarships@mpi.govt.nz, or phone 0800 00 83 33.
