Accommodation scholarships
There are a number of scholarships available to first and second year students in halls of residence. Check out the following links:
See a list of scholarships offered by UC. Applications for UC scholarships open 20 June and are due 15 August 2023.
Some school leaver scholarships can be used towards accommodation fees:
- DIALOG Fitzroy Engineering Scholarship
- Dr John Innes Scholarship
- Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship
- Jim Wakefield Scholarship
- UC Auaha Scholarship
- UC Haupatu Scholarship
- UC Horomata Scholarship
- UC Kaitoko Māori Scholarship
- UC Kaitoko Pacific/Pasifika Scholarship
There is also the Helen Macmillan Brown Bursary for female students residing in a hall of residence.
Please be aware that scholarships will not cover your hall deposit or first instalment as payments are not confirmed until April/May.
Apply for a hall of residence
The application process for a hall of residence starts before the enrolment process, so most students will apply for a hall of residence even before being accepted into a university course.
Applications for the Academic Year or Semester 1 (February) open on 1 August in the year prior to study.
Applications for Semester 2 (July) are due 1 May in the year of study. Late applications will be accepted if places are still available.
Find out more about accommodation for international students or apply for a hall now.
Temporary accommodation on campus is offered at Sonoda Christchurch Campus and can be booked directly with the hall at sonoda@unilodge.co.nz
