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This round is for students who are starting their studies before the 1st July 2027. Applications close 15 October 2026. See what scholarships are available and apply now!
For students who intend to start after this date, please wait and apply in the next application round (applications opening 20 March, and close 15 May).
This round has many scholarships for students intending to begin postgraduate study in 2027 at UC. There are also scholarships available for overseas study, current students, and undergraduate students. Check out what is available by using our scholarships database.
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.
04 September 2026
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.
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.
07 July 2025
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 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.
30 July 2026
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 number of scholarships to support students studying at a postgraduate level at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
04 September 2026
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.
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.
26 November 2024
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.
Scholarships available to support students enrolled in one of our flexible online learning options with Tuihono UC | UC Online.
01 May 2024
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.
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.
31 August 2026
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 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.
01 July 2025
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.
UC is committed to developing a diverse, culture-rich, cooperative environment for everyone studying at Te Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
22 March 2024
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 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.
11 September 2026
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.
There are a number of other scholarship and funding sources that are administered by organisations external to UC.
23 September 2024
Congratulations to the winners of our scholarship and award winners.
Congratulations to the winners of our scholarship and award winners.
Congratulations to the winners of our scholarship and award winners.
21 July 2026
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.
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.
23 June 2025
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.
From co-tenable to stipend, check UC's scholarship glossary of terms if you're not sure what a word or phrase means.
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