4 Tropical Forestry Scholarship Winners

Managing tropical forests requires decisions about conservation, timber, farming, restoration, and the livelihoods of people who depend on the land. Tropical Forestry scholarships can support research into forest ecology, biodiversity, land use, community management, or climate impacts.

Field placements, mapping, ecological surveys, and work with forest communities have shaped many winners’ study plans. Their experiences may help you define the forest type or region involved, choose suitable methods, and explain why local participation matters.

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Bernard Atarigiya

June 6, 2026

My name is Bernard Atarigiya, and I am from Ghana. I currently work as a Forest Range Manager for the Ghana Forestry Commiss .... Read more

Samuel Mensah

April 27, 2026

My name is Samuel Mensah. I am a Forest Range Manager from Ghana, currently based in Dresden, Germany, where I am pursuing a .... Read more

Tessia Boateng

April 7, 2026

Tessia Boateng, affectionately known as AmaTess among family and close friends, is a young Ghanaian professional with a grow .... Read more

Sampha Sesay

July 11, 2025

My name is Sampha Sesay, a forestry professional from Sierra Leone and a two-time DAAD scholarship recipient. I hold a BSc i .... Read more