Conference Scholarships
The TDS Conference Scholarship is an initiative of the Timber Design Society (TDS) open to students and early-career professionals in New Zealand who are interested in timber engineering. Successful recipient(s) will receive financial assistance to attend the Timber Unlimited Seminar – Timber Delivered on 26 June 2026 in Auckland.
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Timber Delivered brings real-world timber projects to the forefront. In this practical, project-led seminar, project and consulting teams share firsthand insights from recently completed builds that successfully incorporated timber.
Speakers will reflect on what worked, the design and delivery decisions that made a difference, and the key takeaways they take with them to their next projects.
Attendees will gain practical tips, honest reflections, and greater confidence to specify and deliver timber on their next project. More information can be found on the event website
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https://timberunlimited.co.nz/get-involved/seminar-timber-delivered
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Scholarship Value and Benefits
The winner of the Scholarship will receive:
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Complimentary registration to the Timber Unlimited Seminar
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Financial support of up to NZD $800 to assist with travel expenses associated with attending the seminar in Auckland
The scholarship recipient will be required to submit a one-page report for publication in the Timber Design Society Journal. The report should reflect on seminar experiences, key learnings, professional insights and impressions.
The report must be written specifically for the TDS Journal and must not be published elsewhere.
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Eligibility
Applications are open to individuals in New Zealand who are interested in timber engineering and who meet one of the following criteria:
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Students currently enrolled at a New Zealand tertiary education provider; or
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Early-career professionals with up to five years of industry experience.
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Application
The following documents are required for the application:
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CV: Maximum two pages (students should include their current year of study; professionals should include their years of work experience)
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Statement of purpose and motivation: In less than a page, describe why you are a strong candidate for the scholarship, how attending the seminar will support your training and career development, and how your interests align with the TDS vision of fostering the use of timber in design.
Applicants must send their applications via email to timber.design@engineeringnz.org. The submission deadline is 5th June 2026. We intend to notify applicants of the outcome within 7 days of the deadline.