Fully realizing the fundamental role of human resource development, especially of younger and future generations, in advancing regional forestry development, APFNet has been providing scholarship opportunities to young and capable forestry officials and researchers for master's and doctoral degree programs in forestry and related fields for the past 15 years. Hosted by leading forestry universities, the program courses cover advanced knowledge, techniques, and skills and are supported with field practices and experiments, aiming to get early-career professionals systematically trained with modern mindsets and skills to meet challenges in forestry transition at regional and global levels.
*Exclusively offered to awardees from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
*Exclusively offered to awardees from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
highly experienced and international teams of professors and mentors
small-size classes for effective mentoring and communications
diverse student cohorts and stimulating learning environments
extra-curricular workshops, seminars, events, and field practices
access to knowledge and experience of forest ecosystem management in China
opportunities to APFNet events and connect with international forest stakeholders and practitioners
ample exposure to the Chinese culture
tuition
on-campus lodging
comprehensive health insurance
one round trip international air ticket between the awardee’s home economy and China
monthly stipend (amount subject to the host university’s policy)
So far, 193 scholarship winners in 14 annual batches have received ASP funding support, 76 of whom are females. APFNet has been tracking the status of the graduated scholars and found that most ASP alums working with governments, institutes, universities, and international organizations are in real action to transform the regional forest sector towards a sustainable one.
