University Undergraduate Scholarship
A scholarship supporting forestry and forestry related undergraduate study at a New Zealand university.
Dates
Applications open:
15th April 2026
Applications close:
5th June 2026
Outcome advised:
3 July 2026
Scholarship Value
One scholarship of $2,000.00
Awarded annually, subject to suitable applications.
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Application Information
Application Form
Eligibility
You can apply if you are:
Enrolled in a forestry or forestry related undergraduate degree at a New Zealand university.
Able to provide evidence of enrolment for the study period covered by the application.
What you need to do
Complete the online application form.
Upload your supporting documents (see below).
Submit by the closing date listed above.
What to include with your application
Academic record or transcript.
A brief summary of your background and your forestry aspirations.
Any additional information that supports your application and clearly explains your ideas.
How applications are assessed
Applications are considered against:
Academic record.
Student background and forestry aspirations.
Clarity, presentation, and communication of ideas.
Terms of payment
The award is up to $1,000.
Payment will be arranged with the successful applicant after selection.
Background information
When the NZIF Foundation was established by the New Zealand Institute of Forestry in December 2011, the Trustees agreed to manage the University Undergraduate Scholarship.
Scholarships have been awarded since 2012.
Record of Previous Awardees
This award has been presented since inception in 2012.
Link to view previous University Undergraduate Scholarship awardees
