Ireland Coillte Forestry Scholarship 2025 of €20,000 Fund

Are you passionate about sustainability, the environment, and the role forests play in combating climate change? The Ireland Coillte Forestry Scholarship 2025 is your gateway to a meaningful and rewarding career in forestry. With up to €20,000 in financial support, paid summer placements, and career opportunities with Coillte, this scholarship is a golden opportunity for students pursuing forestry degrees at University College Dublin (UCD) or South East Technological University (SETU).

Why Consider a Career in Forestry?

The forestry sector is critical to Ireland’s climate action objectives and economic sustainability. Recent RED C Research highlights a growing interest in forestry careers:

• 60% of 18–34-year-olds view forestry as an attractive career choice.
• 57% of women surveyed express interest in forestry roles.
• 80% of respondents believe Ireland should be self-sufficient in timber supply.

Forestry professionals are at the forefront of combating climate change, supporting rural communities, and ensuring Ireland’s timber independence.

About the Scholarship

The Coillte Forestry Scholarship Programme was launched in 2024 and is now entering its second year. The scholarship supports students with:

• Up to €20,000 across their degree program.
• Paid summer placements to gain real-world experience.
• Career opportunities within Coillte, Ireland’s leading forestry organization.

This initiative addresses the growing need for skilled professionals in Ireland’s forestry sector, which aims to recruit over 1,700 professionals by 2030 under Ireland’s Forest Strategy.

Eligibility and Application Details

To qualify for the scholarship, you must:

1. Be enrolled in a full-time forestry program at UCD or SETU.
2. Demonstrate a passion for sustainability and the forestry sector.
3. Submit your application by Friday, 2nd May 2025.

Apply here: https://www.coillte.ie/coillte-launches-2025-forestry-scholarship-programme/.