UC's Key Priorities

Postgraduate scholarships

Postgraduate scholarships — Master’s and Doctoral — are vital to research, supporting senior researchers, and conducting independent inquiries.

However, the cost of studies, with its emphasis on practical work and expert guidance, can be a barrier. Your donation helps alleviate financial burdens, empowering students to focus on their studies and research. Postgraduate scholarships may also provide living stipends along with tuition fees.

Tuition fees start from $11,200 per student per year.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Many students leaving high school face the difficult decision of whether to pursue their aspirations of higher education or going straight into paid employment.

Some scholarship programmes, like Te Kakau a Māui, also provide wraparound support through community building, mentorship, success coaching, and career path guidance.

This empowers students to maximise their university experience, leading to better outcomes and giving them a jumpstart in their professional lives.

Tuition fees start from $8,800 per student per year.

Endowed Research Fund

The University of Canterbury’s Endowed Research Fund supports innovative ‘blue sky’ research. This fund helps provide resources for researchers to tackle problems that our community may face.

It also helps them generate original knowledge and lead the way in various fields of study. The fund supports projects across all faculties: Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Health, Law and Science.

The capital of the endowed fund remains protected, ensuring its longevity. Income generated from the capital is used annually to support strategic research projects, match competitive funding grants, and provide PhD scholarships.

Other ways to give

You can support the University of Canterbury students, research, and programs in a way that’s most meaningful to you.

• Talk to a fundraiser – please connect with us at ucfoundation@canterbury.ac.nz if you would like to discuss your charitable goals.

• Legacy Gifts - There are various ways to make a lasting and meaningful contribution to the University of Canterbury while advancing your financial and philanthropic objectives. A legacy gift can offer significant tax benefits by substantially reducing capital gains and estate taxes and providing immediate income to you or a beneficiary. Please contact Associate Director of Advancement Charu Uppal at charu.uppal@canterbury.ac.nz or +6433693365