Coillte Opens Applications for 2026 Forestry Scholarship

Coillte has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 Forestry Scholarship Programme, offering recipients up to €20,000 across their forestry degree. Now in its third year, the programme provides financial and career support for students pursuing a full-time third-level degree in forestry at South East Technological University (SETU) or University College Dublin (UCD) from September 2026.

The scholarship offers €5,000 per year for the duration of the forestry degree, including an opportunity for paid summer placement with Coillte, and, upon successful completion, consideration for future job opportunities within the organisation.

The initiative was developed in direct response to Ireland’s rising demand for skilled forestry professionals who play a critical role in delivering national climate action goals, sustainable timber supply, biodiversity restoration and rural economic development.

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