Coillte Launches 2025 Forestry Scholarship Programme

Initiative offers up to €20,000 scholarships to support careers in Ireland’s growing forestry sector

Coillte awarded three scholarships in inaugural year 2024

RED C Research highlights: 

• 60% of 18–34 year olds view forestry careers as attractive, with over 25% of all surveyed describing them as very attractive
• 57% of women surveyed express interest in forestry roles
• 80% of respondents believe Ireland should be self-sufficient in timber supply

Offering up to €20,000 per recipient across their degree, alongside paid summer placements and career opportunities with Coillte, the scholarship was created to address the growing need for skilled professionals to support Ireland’s environmental and economic sustainability. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 2^nd May 2025.

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