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  • Updated On: Oct 09,2025 12:00 PM IST

University of Canterbury Scholarships

Scholarship Type Award Amount Brief Description Value/Benefits Level of Study during Tenure Closing Date Tenure Number Available Annually Applicable Enrolment During Tenure Citizenship/Residency Requirements Application Information Special Eligibility Requirements 
UC International First Year Scholarship (Offshore and UCIC - International Application Round - October) $15,000 This scholarship recognises and supports top-achieving international students who have completed their university-entrance qualification overseas, or via UCIC and will be commencing an undergraduate degree programme at the University of Canterbury. Financial assistance with tuition fees, at a value of $15,000  Incoming First-Year Undergraduate 11:59 pm (NZT) 31 October (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date) One year Up to 7, across two application rounds (April and October) The scholarship is tenable during full-time enrolment in a first year of a programme for an undergraduate degree at the University of Canterbury Must be a full-fee paying international student. May not be a citizen of New Zealand or Australia, hold a New Zealand residence class visa, or be a Permanent Resident of Australia If, during the tenure of a scholarship, a recipient’s immigration status changes so that they are no longer a full-fee-paying international student and thereby obtain a partial refund of academic fees from the University, the scholarship is withdrawn, and any scholarship money paid since the status change was recorded at the University is refunded to the University.
 

Applicants must be completing, or have completed, on or after 1 January of the year before the year of application, a university entrance-level qualification that permits entry into a University of Canterbury undergraduate degree programme (please refer to the regulations for more details).

Applicants, by the closing date for the round in which they are applying, must have applied for admission to the University.

The scholarship is not tenable by students who have already undertaken partial study in an undergraduate degree programme at a New Zealand tertiary institution.

Selection will be based on:
quality of academic achievement in a programme of study as defined in clause 2.3 (and note 2) of the regulations;
character, and evidence of leadership potential, and of involvement in cultural, sport, and/or community activities;
financial circumstances; and
strategic objectives of the University.
 

UC Engineering International Scholarship  $10,000 This scholarship recognises top international scholars and supports them in study towards an undergraduate Engineering degree at Te Whare W?nanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury in ?tautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand. Financial assistance with tuition fees at a value of $10,000 Incoming First-Year Undergraduate 11:59 pm (NZT) 31 October (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date)
 
One year
 
35 (across three application rounds) The scholarship is tenable during full-time enrolment in a first year of a programme for a BE(Hons) degree (please see "Special Requirements" below for restrictions) Recipients must be full-fee-paying international students. Applicants may NOT be:
a. citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand or Australia;
b. permanent residents of Australia; or
c. holders of Aotearoa New Zealand residence class visas.
   Applicants cannot be current or former students in a programme for a BE(Hons) degree at the University
University of Canterbury India High Achievers Scholarship
 
$5,000 - $10,000 towards fees This scholarship recognises and supports international students with strong academic abilities from India who are beginning their educational journey in New Zealand at Te Whare W?nanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.

Undergraduate:
• Contribution to tuition fees of $5,000 paid in the first year of study. 

Postgraduate:
• Contribution to tuition fees of $10,000 paid in the first year of study.1

Undergraduate, Postgraduate 24 October 2025 (Semester 1 2026 start) and 30 April 2026 (Semester 2 2026 start) One year Varies Full-time study in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme at the University. Applicants must be:
• New full-fee paying international students
• Must be a citizen of India
   

 

International Deans Awards for 2026

We are now offering Deans Awards scholarships  to students who meet academic merit standars for study in 2026.

  • Undergraduate: $4,000
  • Postgraduate: $8,000


Students do not need to submit an application for a Deans Award as they will automatically be assessed at time of application.
If students are eligible, they will be sent a Deans Award offer along with their Offer of Place. Students who have already been sent an Offer of Place for 2026 study should have received a Deans Award offer.

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