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Whether it's a one-time donation, a lasting legacy through your will, or a tribute to a loved one, your support is invaluable.
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Explore Giving Opportunities
17 December 2025
Your gift to the University of Canterbury makes sure we can keep delivering world-class learning experiences to our students and providing vital services to our community. You can focus your support by targeting your donation to a specific area or subject at UC. Find out more about our scholarships, research, and community initiatives.
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Explore Giving Opportunities
Your gift to the University of Canterbury makes sure we can keep delivering world-class learning experiences to our students and providing vital services to our community. You can focus your support by targeting your donation to a specific area or subject at UC. Find out more about our scholarships, research, and community initiatives.
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Explore Giving Opportunities
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Leave a Legacy Gift
03 July 2025
Leaving a legacy gift is a wonderful way to ensure that you continue to make an impact in our community many years into the future.
Each donation, whatever the size, helps us fund endowments, scholarships, research, and more. Find out how to leave a gift to UC in your will and make a positive difference for generations to come.
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Leave a Legacy Gift
Leaving a legacy gift is a wonderful way to ensure that you continue to make an impact in our community many years into the future.
Each donation, whatever the size, helps us fund endowments, scholarships, research, and more. Find out how to leave a gift to UC in your will and make a positive difference for generations to come.
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Leave a Legacy Gift
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Ways to Give
25 February 2026
There are several ways to give to UC and all donations, large and small, are gratefully received. Find information for donors wishing to make a gift from overseas or via bank transfer.
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Ways to Give
There are several ways to give to UC and all donations, large and small, are gratefully received. Find information for donors wishing to make a gift from overseas or via bank transfer.
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Ways to Give
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UC Foundation
Tūmahana
25 February 2026
Tūmahana | University of Canterbury Foundation is dedicated to making sure UC's tradition of excellence in higher education continues. From the University's earliest beginnings, philanthropic support and the generosity of donors and supporters has played a major part in making UC the respected institution it is today.
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UC Foundation
Tūmahana
Tūmahana | University of Canterbury Foundation is dedicated to making sure UC's tradition of excellence in higher education continues. From the University's earliest beginnings, philanthropic support and the generosity of donors and supporters has played a major part in making UC the respected institution it is today.
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UC Foundation
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How Your Donations Make a Difference
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Impact of Giving
27 March 2026
Our generous donors play a key role in making sure Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | The University of Canterbury continues our traditions of teaching excellence, innovative research, and community outreach. Check out the individuals and organisations gracing our rolls of honour, our partners in excellence, and learn about the impact of giving.
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Impact of Giving
Our generous donors play a key role in making sure Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | The University of Canterbury continues our traditions of teaching excellence, innovative research, and community outreach. Check out the individuals and organisations gracing our rolls of honour, our partners in excellence, and learn about the impact of giving.
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Impact of Giving
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Hanna
Joan Burns Memorial Scholarship
Try as I may, words cannot fully express how thrilled and deeply gratified I am to be receiving this award. It was such a nice feeling to be recognised for the commitment and hard work I have put into my studies over the past 4 years at university.
Kaveesha
Lloyd L. Hosking Scholarship
Beyond the financial assistance, this scholarship has also been a source of motivation and encouragement. Knowing that someone believes in my potential and is willing to invest in my education has boosted my confidence and determination to succeed.
Francie
Pagnol Scholarship
Thank you so much for your support. It means so much to me, and I feel so fortunate to have been chosen to receive it. I cannot wait to experience all the amazing things that come as a result and I am so grateful for the opportunity you have granted me.
Amiee
Kelliher Economics Scholarship
The Kelliher Economics Scholarship has been instrumental in supporting my studies. By reducing my financial burden and allowing me to work fewer hours, I have been able to dedicate more time to my academic pursuits, significantly enriching my learning experience.
Anvi
Ah Nua Scholarship
Thank you for making this possible. I hope you know just how much of an impact scholarships like this have, not only for individuals but for communities and the future of education. I’m incredibly grateful to be part of this journey.
Libby
Elaine P Snowden Scholarship in Astronomy
Thank you again for your generous support. Your generosity has inspired me to work hard so that I am also able to hopefully give back to others and support them, just as you have supported me
Jared
Contel Charitable Trust Masters Scholarship
Your generosity and support serve as a powerful source of motivation, and I am determined to make the most of this opportunity. The impact you have made through your contributions to education programs and research in New Zealand is inspiring, and I hope to one day be able to help students in the same way you have supported me.
Contact Mātangirua | UC Advancement
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Thea Kleiber
21 November 2023
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Thea Kleiber
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Thea Kleiber
Director of Advancement
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Dawn Proud
27 November 2023
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Dawn Proud
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Dawn Proud
Administrator Advancement
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Charu Uppal
08 July 2024
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Charu Uppal
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Charu Uppal
Associate Director,Advancement
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Tim Winfield
29 November 2023
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Tim Winfield
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Tim Winfield
Development Officer Major Gift
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Wendy Entwistle
14 March 2024
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Wendy Entwistle
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Wendy Entwistle
Dvlpt Mng-Trusts & Foundations
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Connagh Hay
12 March 2024
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Connagh Hay
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Connagh Hay
Development Mnger - Annual Giv
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