Career Options

Scholarships, Grants and Awards

Each of the University of Canterbury Colleges and the School of Law have scholarships listed on their websites: College of Arts, College of Business and Economics, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Science and the School of Law.
University of Canterbury Scholarships Office has information on scholarships and awards offered by UC.

Breakout is a searchable database which will give you matches of scholarships, awards and grants you are eligible for in terms of criteria, level of study and discipline along with closing dates, application requirements and contact details.
Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST) has information on awards and fellowships offered by FRST.
NZ Vice Chancellors' Committee has information on scholarships for undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate study.
The Royal Society of NZ - Marsden Fund provides annual research grants to recipients in a broad range of scientific, engineering or social science areas.

Careers New Zealand is linked to a range of providers of scholarships for Maori students.
Te Kaupapa Matauranga Maori Mo Te Iwi Maori - Maori Education Trust has information on scholarships available for Maori students, including Manaaki Tauira scholarships.
Te Tapuae O Rehua provide a database of scholarships available for Maori throughout New Zealand.

The Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs lists scholarships available for Pasifika students.

Teach NZ offer a range of scholarships for students who want to train and work as teachers.