The scholarships are part of a partnership between NRM North and the University of Tasmania.

The $5000 grants will be funded by NRM North and are part of a memorandum of understanding between the natural resource management organisation and the university.

UTAS Deputy Vice- Chancellor Professor David Rich, NRM North chairman Richard Ireland and chief executive James McKee signed the memorandum on December 7.

The scholarships will be available for UTAS students studying in the National Centre for Marine Conservation and Resource Sustainability and the Human Interface Technology Laboratory.

"Working with cutting edge technology and critical environmental issues such as climate change provides a new way of exploring how we can best look after our environment," Mr McKee said.

"There is potential for students studying in areas outside computing, for example, environmental science, to use the HIT laboratory, so these students would also be eligible for the scholarships."

"Another exciting part of this program is the potential for the students to work with NRM North on a research project. This would be of great benefit to both the students involved and NRM North."

Professor Rich said the formalised relationship would enable the organisations to share knowledge, skills, and resources which will deliver outcomes for students, the community and the environment.