Scholarships
Welcome to the Scholarships Office
The Scholarships Office exists to assist you in applying for funding to help finance your tertiary study.
Some of our activities include:
advertising scholarships,
developing new scholarships,
supplying application forms and assisting with applications,
providing advice on overseas funding,
running an annual postgraduate scholarships seminar in September,
administering the awarding and payment of scholarships,
and publicising awards and presentation ceremonies.
Check the application forms page for upcoming closing dates.
Weekend Closing dates
Where a Canterbury closing date is listed, applications must be received at the Scholarships office by 5.00 pm, on that day.
If a Canterbury closing date falls on a weekend or a Public holiday, applications will be accepted until 5.00pm on the next working day.
Note: Application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date.
Scholarships Resources
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| Postal Address: | Courier Address: | Address for personal delivery: |
| Scholarships Office | Scholarships Office |
Scholarships Office |
| University of Canterbury | University of Canterbury | University of Canterbury |
| Private Bag 4800 | 20 Kirkwood Avenue, Ilam | Level 3, Registry |
| Christchurch 8140 | Christchurch, New Zealand | University Drive |
| New Zealand | Phone +64 3 366 7001, ext 4113 | Ilam Campus, Christchurch |
Email: scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz Fax: +64 3 364 2309 |
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For Students starting study in 2010
Webpage for students starting study
New or Extended Scholarships Closing Soon
NEW RMPL - QPR Conference Student Sponsorship
Closing 17 February (online)
RMPL is pleased to offer a postgraduate student sponsorship opportunity for the upcoming Quality in Postgradate Research Conference in Adelaide, South Australia.
Eligibility
All currently enrolled Australian and New Zealand postgraduate students
Value
Includes economy class airfare to Adelaide, local accommodation and full conference registration (including attendance to all sessions, welcome pack, daily tea/coffee and lunches, welcome reception and conference dinner)
For further information
Anita Chai
info@researchmaster.com.au (email)
Research Master website
Flyer 2010 (PDF, 257KB)
NEW Marsden funded Master's Project: Leprosy in the Pacific and NZ
Closing Date: 18 February
The principal goal of this research is to provide an historical analysis of the official quarantine of leprosy patients on Makogai Island, the experience of these patients during and after leaving Makogai and the role of leprosy in forging new and ongoing connections between New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Full project description (PDF, 50KB)
Eligibility
NZ citizen or resident
Preferred background in history, and or health sciences, Pacific Studies
Excellent English skills
Value
$12,000 plus fees $4,000
Tenure
28 February 2010 – 28 February 2011
For further information
jane.buckingham@canterbury.ac.nz (email)
NEW Monitoring and Modelling Water Quality Treatment and Hydraulic Efficacy
of Rain Gardens in Christchurch
Closing 1 March (in Engineering)
Tenure
1-2 years
Value
NZ $16,000 tax-free stipend (not including tuition) plus additional
opportunities for paid tutoring, contestable research equipment funds and conferences
For further information
aisling.osullivan@canterbury.ac.nz (email)
Raingarden long description (PDF, 82KB)
NEW UC Pacific Development Prizes
Closing 5 March (at Scholarships Office)
These prizes have been established by the Pacific Development Team to encourage students of Pacific descent to continue on in the completion of their undergraduate degree for the 2010 year.
Eligibility
For enrolled students of Pacific descent including, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia
Value
$1,000
Tenure
one year