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New Gottstein Trust Scholarships for Forestry and Wood Science Students
The J. W. Gottstein Memorial Trust is pleased to announce the introduction of Gottstein Forest Industry Scholarships for undergraduate or postgraduate students undertaking degree or diploma courses in forestry, forest science or wood science. The scholarships have the value of $5,000 per annum to each successful applicant for up to three years, and may be used to meet living, relocation and education-related expenses.
The Joseph William Gottstein Memorial Trust Fund was established in 1971 as a national education trust to promote the development of Australia’s forest products industry. Since then the Trust has made a significant contribution to education in the forest industries by granting more than 110 fellowships and several skill awards, and by conducting courses in wood science for those new to the industry. In introducing the new scholarships, the Trust recognises the need for constant improvement through increased knowledge and skills development in furthering the industry.
The Trust will determine the award based on criteria such as commitment to the fields of forestry or the forest products industry through academic and professional achievements and career goals. The criteria may vary, but will remain consistent with its key principle to promote the development of the Australian forestry and forest products industry. Applicants for scholarships should familiarise themselves with and address this principle in their applications. Before scholarships are awarded, applicants are required to demonstrate satisfactory progress in, or for new students acceptance to, their respective courses.
Applications for inaugural Gottstein Forest Industry Scholarships will close on November 13th, 2009.
Further information may be obtained by contacting:
The Secretary
J.W. Gottstein Memorial Trust Fund
Phone: (03) 9545 2209
Fax: (03) 9545 2139
E-mail: secretary@gottsteintrust.org
or from the Trust's website www.gottsteintrust.org
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