Forestry
Scholarship Fund
(National Forestry
Master’s Program
(NFMP)
The Forestry Scholarship Fund was
established when it became clear that there
was a shortage of skilled foresters in
Australia. The aim of the fund is to provide a
sustainable financial base to support
undergraduate and post graduate students.
A degree in forestry is a way of life.
2015 Scholarship
Offers
Trees, people, habitats, management,
healthy environments, fire control,
understorey species, climate change,
sustainability, fauna, ecology, cultural
values, bioregions, bushfoods, carbon
sinks, conservation, seedlings, fungi,
insects, water management,
environmental policy, landcare, soil
science, forest engineering, GIS skills,
statistics, farm income, salinity
control, timber production, recycling
and economics are just a few of the
things that you will experience when
you chose forestry as a career.
Forest science offers fantastic
career and lifestyle choices
not only in Australia but all
over the world!
TRUSTEE FOR FORESTRY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
ABN 47 602 257 246
Application for National Forestry Master’s Program (NFMP)
scholarship
(Please refer to the accompanying General Guidelines on page 3 before completing the form)
NFMP Scholarships available in 2015
National Forestry Master’s Program (NFMP) scholarship of $2,000
NFMP Scholarship Application
Name
Address
Date of birth
Contact phone
Email
Institution &
Course
What year of study will
you be undertaking in
2014? (eg 1st, 2nd or 3rd)
Are you transferring into a
forestry degree from
another degree? Yes /
No (please circle)
If yes name of previous
degree:
Do you give permission for the FSF Management Committee to contact the Institution listed
above to confirm your enrolment in your nominated course? Y / N (please circle)
Have you applied for any other scholarships/grants for 2014? Y / N
(If yes please list regardless of
known status)
Signature:
NFMP scholarships applications should be submitted to your course coordinator
before 31 March 2015
An initiative of the Institute of Foresters of Australia
PO Box 576 Crows Nest NSW 1585
P (02) 9431 8670 ~ F (02) 9431 8677
[email protected] ~ www.forestry.org.au
TRUSTEE FOR FORESTRY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
ABN 47 602 257 246
General Guidelines for 2015 NFMP scholarship applicants
Applications
Applications for National Forestry Master’s Program (NFMP) Scholarships must be
submitted to your course coordinator by no later than 31 March of the year of commencement of
study. Your institution is responsible for forwarding your application to the Forestry Scholarship
Fund after they have admitted you to their Master’s program.
Applications for all scholarships must be made using the ‘Application for scholarship’ form.
Eligibility for scholarships will be based on the following criteria:
Enrolment and acceptance into National Forestry Masters Program (NFMP) by no later than 31
March of the year of study.
IFA student membership, noting that the first year is free.
Note that the eligibility criteria of scholarships offered may vary from that offered in previous
years. Not all applications will be successful.
Value of scholarships
A one-off National Forestry Master’s Program (NFMP) scholarship to the value of $2,000 may
be offered.
Note that the value of scholarships offered may vary from that of previous years.
Notification and disbursement of scholarship funds
NFMP scholarship applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application.
Note that the successful applicant notifications will be issued on condition of confirmation of
your enrolment from your university.
Disbursement of scholarship funds to successful applicants will be subject to both parties
signing a Scholarship Agreement.
In the case of a NFMP scholarship being offered - the payment will consist of one instalment of
$2,000 being paid on return of a completed Scholarship Agreement.
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the
administrators of the fund by phone (02) 9431 8670 or email [email protected].
An initiative of the Institute of Foresters of Australia
PO Box 576 Crows Nest NSW 1585
P (02) 9431 8670 ~ F (02) 9431 8677
[email protected] ~ www.forestry.org.au