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Coillte’s Forestry Scholarship

Number of places: 2

Monetary value: €5000 per year (up to €20,000)

Point of contact email: [email protected]

Scholarship Overview

The Coillte Forestry Scholarship will award two students attending either South East Technological University (SETU) or University College Dublin (UCD) up to €20,000 for the duration of their degree programme (€5,000 per year) to support with fees and living expenses.

The Scholarship is open to Leaving Certificate students and mature students who are planning to attend the Bachelor of Science in Forestry at SETU. Applications are open from 1st February to 2nd May 2025 and the award will be made in Autumn 2025.

Each scholarship recipient will also be offered the opportunity of paid summer employment in Coillte from first year onwards, as well as an option to join Coillte once third level education is successfully completed. For more information head to Coillte's website.

 

Coillte and SETU Forestry Scholars 2024

SETU three successful scholars for the 2024 Coillte Forestry Scholars
2024 Coillte Forestry Scholars chose to study on the BSc in Forestry SETU: from left to right: Aine O'Dwyer; Tom Kent, Programme Leader BSc in Forestry; Mia Sibbald; Mark Carlin, Managing Director, Coillte Forest; Alex Power.
  • Complete the online application form before the closing date of Friday 2nd May 2025
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to make a video submission.
  • Final shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview with Coillte.
  • Application Form
  • Insurance Letter of Indemnity from your School
  • Written permission from your parent/guardian
  • Copy of your birth certificate