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).
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 and encourage data science or data modelling students enrolled in New Zealand universities who are interested in areas of relevance to Mercury. NB: this is a Universities NZ scholarship.
Value: Financial assistance at a value of $15,000 for one year.
Closing date: 14 March
"I chose UC because it's in the top one per cent of engineering schools in the world, and it's also got a great campus, great vibes, great academics, and great people.
Having a scholarship definitely swayed me to pursue doctoral studies in Civil Engineering with a humanitarian focus. It's the best way to give back to the community."
Brandy - UC Civil & Natural Resources Engineering student
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