Deadline extended for Coillte Forestry Scholarship

Tom Kent, Programme Director of the Forestry BSc at SETU; Áine Ni Dhubhain, Director of Forestry at University College Dublin; Mark Carlin, Managing Director of Coillte Forest; Evan McSpadden, Forestry Scholar at SETU; Olivia Black, Forestry Scholar at UCD; and Oisin McGuinness, Forestry Scholar at SETU.

The deadline for the Coillte Forestry Scholarship has been extended to 1st July 2026, allowing prospective students more time to consider forestry as a study and career option. This decision, made after feedback from forestry and education partners, aims to make the scholarship more accessible and attract a diverse talent pool. 

The scholarship, now in its third year, offers up to €20,000 for a forestry degree at UCD or SETU, including paid summer placements and potential career opportunities with Coillte. 

Since its launch in 2024, Coillte has awarded scholarships to six students, with a 25% increase in applications in 2025. 

More information is available at www.coillte.ie. Applications can be completed online at www.coillte.ie/careers.

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