The following doctoral scholarship opportunities are funded by either external organisations, grants, donations and bequests to the university. Discover some of the other scholarships that may assist in funding your Engineering or Forestry doctoral degree below.
Each scholarship has different other eligibility criteria so click on the scholarship name and then click through to the Regulations link to determine if you're eligible.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS INFORMATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE: These scholarships are subject to funding availability and are reviewed each year.
Search our scholarships database for all scholarships currently available.
Purpose: To support participation in conferences, workshops, and events of a similar kind in Australasia by students and staff of the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering at UC.
Value: Financial assistance according to funds available. No grant will usually exceed $1,000
Closing date: 30 June - Applications should be made directly to the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
Purpose: To support and encourage postgraduate research into one or both of these fields: (a) innovation and product development; or (b) bioprocess technology. NB: this is a Universities NZ scholarship.
Value: Financial assistance up to a value of $17,000 per annum for up to 2 years (Masters) or $25,000 per annum for up to 3 years (Doctoral).
Closing date: 01 July
Purpose: To recognise academic achievement by postgraduate students at UC who are specialising in Electric Power Engineering.
Value: Financial assistance of up to a value of: $12,500 for one year (for Master of Engineering students); or $25,000 per annum for up to three years (for PhD students).
Closing date: Applications can be submitted any time. Applications must be submitted in writing to the Director of the Electric Power Engineering Centre (EPECentre).
Nick - UC Computer Science doctoral student
I never imagined I’d return to academia, let alone proceed with postgraduate studies. Giving up career development and a steady income for such a period is a very difficult decision. However, I can already see that developing trends will make coding skills compulsory, regardless of industry.
Financial support, especially during such a lengthy endeavour, is invaluable. It means spending less time reading bank statements, fewer working hours, and more time in the labs. The recognition and acknowledgement are highly motivating, especially for isolated undertakings such as scientific research.
Overall, receiving a scholarship has provided much-needed financial and emotional support for me to complete my PhD. I wish take the chance to thank my supervisors who assisted me in the successful application.
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a student undertaking postgraduate research towards a Masters or Doctoral degree at a New Zealand university or research institution, studying muscular function, including - but not limited to - the causes and treatment of muscular dysfunction. NB: This is a Universities New Zealand Scholarship
Value: Financial assistance up to $15,000 per annum for up to two years for Master's study or three years for Doctoral study.
Closing date: 01 October
Purpose: To provide manaakitanga | support to Mechanical Engineering students who are experiencing financial difficulties.
Value: Financial assistance up to $1,000 for one year.
Closing date: Made available as funds permit -Applications must be made to the Mechanical Engineering Pastoral Care Office via mechanicalengineering@canterbury.ac.nz
Purpose: To support postgraduate study in either agricultural or silvicultural science. NB: This is a Universities New Zealand Scholarship.
Value: Financial assistance up to a value of $10,000 for one year.
Closing date: 01 October
Purpose: To support PhD thesis candidates who have submitted their thesis for examination having studied in the Faculty of Engineering at UC so they can prepare and submit papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals of international standing. The aim is to support a Faculty of Engineering increase in world and PBRF rankings.
Value: Financial assistance of $3,750 for 3 months.
Closing date: Applications can be submitted Applications must be made to the Faculty of Engineering at any time - Scholarships will be made available as funds become available.
Purpose: To support postgraduate study in either agricultural or silvicultural science. NB: This is a Universities New Zealand Scholarship.
Value: Financial assistance up to a value of $10,000 for one year.
Closing date: 01 October
Purpose: To support PhD thesis candidates who have submitted their thesis for examination having studied in the Faculty of Engineering at UC so they can prepare and submit papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals of international standing. The aim is to support a Faculty of Engineering increase in world and PBRF rankings.
Value: Financial assistance of $3,750 for 3 months.
Closing date: Applications can be submitted Applications must be made to the Faculty of Engineering at any time - Scholarships will be made available as funds become available.
Also visit the School of Forestry scholarships wepage for details on some other externally funded opportunities.
Joseph - UC Forestry doctoral student
Receiving the UC Forestry Research Support Scholarship and the TW Adams Scholarship in Forestry has provided myself with valuable support throughout my PhD research.
These scholarships have reduced the financial pressures associated with postgraduate study, allowing me to focus more time on my research.
My PhD explores the use of remote sensing technologies to map and classify tree species within plantation forests across New Zealand through the combination of satellite imagery and drone-based data.
The support provided by these scholarships has enabled me to dedicate more time to fieldwork, data processing, analysis, and the development of new methodologies for the application of remote sensing in forestry.
Beyond financial assistance, these scholarships represent an investment within forestry research and innovation for which I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to. This research has the potential to improve forest management and decision-making.
