Applications for domestic and international pupils currently studying at an Aotearoa New Zealand secondary school, or those who are not immediate school-leavers but have not previously enrolled in degree-level study at any tertiary institution, and who plan to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate degree at UC in 2027, opened 11 June and close 6 August 2026. Apply now!
Decisions will be made available in late June / early July.
For students intending to start their doctoral degree studies in 2027, please apply under the next application round - opening 20 August, closing 15 October.
Scholarships, grants and awards are a great way of funding your university study.
UC offers over $20 million in scholarships and prizes annually to help fund our students' study.
UC understands that a university education is a major investment for you and your family. A scholarship might just provide the helping hand you need to make university life a little easier.
UC offers a range of scholarships, many recognising factors like academic excellence or sporting achievement. Others have an emphasis on social inclusion and equality and are awarded on the basis of financial need or other hardship.
If you are planning to enrol in your first year of an undergraduate degree at UC, it's worth applying for multiple scholarships to fund your studies.
If you are planning to enrol in your first year of an undergraduate degree at UC, it's worth applying for multiple scholarships to fund your studies.
UC offers a diverse range of scholarships to support students studying an undergraduate degree. Take a look at all the undergraduate scholarships UC administers and search UC's scholarships database to see which scholarships are currently available.
UC offers a diverse range of scholarships to support students studying an undergraduate degree. Take a look at all the undergraduate scholarships UC administers and search UC's scholarships database to see which scholarships are currently available.
UC offers a number of scholarships to support students studying at a postgraduate level at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
UC offers a number of scholarships to support students studying at a postgraduate level at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
UC offers a diverse range of scholarships to support students for study towards a research doctoral degree at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury. Find out more about doctoral scholarships at UC.
UC offers a diverse range of scholarships to support students for study towards a research doctoral degree at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury. Find out more about doctoral scholarships at UC.
Scholarships available to support students enrolled in one of our flexible online learning options with Tuihono UC | UC Online.
Scholarships available to support students enrolled in one of our flexible online learning options with Tuihono UC | UC Online.
Prestigious scholarship programmes offer a range of awards and scholarships for New Zealand graduate students, academics, researchers, and professionals who want to study at postgraduate level. These programmes enable promising students to study and research in any field in NZ, the UK, or the US. Learn more about prestigious scholarships at UC.
Prestigious scholarship programmes offer a range of awards and scholarships for New Zealand graduate students, academics, researchers, and professionals who want to study at postgraduate level. These programmes enable promising students to study and research in any field in NZ, the UK, or the US. Learn more about prestigious scholarships at UC.
UC offers a range of scholarships for international students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Whether you're already in New Zealand or overseas, there are several scholarships available.
UC offers a range of scholarships for international students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Whether you're already in New Zealand or overseas, there are several scholarships available.
UC is committed to developing a diverse, culture-rich, cooperative environment for everyone studying at Te Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
UC is committed to developing a diverse, culture-rich, cooperative environment for everyone studying at Te Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
There are a number of scholarships administered by UC that are available for students intending to travel or study overseas, either continuing in research study, or going on exchange; or attending conferences.
There are a number of scholarships administered by UC that are available for students intending to travel or study overseas, either continuing in research study, or going on exchange; or attending conferences.
There are a number of other scholarship and funding sources that are administered by organisations external to UC.
There are a number of other scholarship and funding sources that are administered by organisations external to UC.
Congratulations to the winners of our scholarship and award winners.
Congratulations to the winners of our scholarship and award winners.
Preparation is key when applying for scholarships. From research and eligibility to application dates and support documentation, find out how to apply for a University of Canterbury Scholarship.
Preparation is key when applying for scholarships. From research and eligibility to application dates and support documentation, find out how to apply for a University of Canterbury Scholarship.
From co-tenable to stipend, check UC's scholarship glossary of terms if you're not sure what a word or phrase means.
From co-tenable to stipend, check UC's scholarship glossary of terms if you're not sure what a word or phrase means.
Contact our UC Foundation team and discuss ways you may be able to contribute.
Donors can choose to donate to an existing scholarship or create a new fund that meets students’ needs while fulfilling their personal charitable goals.
