NB: Please note that the following information is subject to change. Use our Scholarships Database to find all scholarships that are currently available.
The following lists some of the scholarships administered by UC which are to support UC students studying overseas or travelling overseas to further their studies.
Support to continue study overseas

"Receiving the Barbara Mito Reed Award made it possible for me to study abroad in Japan, something that would not have been achievable without this support. The award helped cover the cost of my flights, removing a major financial barrier and allowing me to take part in an experience that changed my life.
During my time in Japan, I significantly improved my language skills, built lasting friendships with people from around the world, and discovered new academic and career pathways that I had never considered before.
Studying abroad broadened my horizons and gave me the confidence to pursue opportunities I once thought were out of reach. I am incredibly grateful for the Barbara Mito Reed Award and the life-changing experiences it made possible."
2024 Barbara Mito Reed Award
Details: To support the participation of Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School students in learning abroad experiences (Global Experiences) approved by the selection committee by assisting with the costs associated with these.
Value: The award provides financial assistance at a value determined by funds available and stated in the offer.
Closing date: Always open. Applications are normally automatic as part of the application for approved experiences, unless otherwise specified.
Purpose: To support graduates of UC to undertake master’s study at Christ Church, University of Oxford, UK.
Value: Benefits up to $95,000 - specific details confirmed in scholarship offer.
Closing date: Scholarship will be advertised when available (next likely available 16 December 2029).
Support for UC students going on Exchange overseas
Details: To support the participation of Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School students in learning abroad experiences (Global Experiences) approved by the selection committee by assisting with the costs associated with these.
Value: The award provides financial assistance at a value determined by funds available and stated in the offer.
Closing date: Always open. Applications are normally automatic as part of the application for approved experiences, unless otherwise specified.
Support for study-related travel or to attend conferences
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 inspire and support research in astronomy at the University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory.
Value: The funds can be used to provide grants for the purpose of travel and approved living expenses, research equipment and any other purpose that benefits or promotes the astronomical work of astronomy staff or students at UC in relation to Mt John Observatory.
Closing date: Applications may be made to the Head of the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences at any time.

I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the Okamatsu and Kimura-Steven Family for their generous support, which made my dream trip to Japan possible. I'm also incredibly grateful to the UC Scholarship Team, the Japanese Department at UC, and my amazing teachers—Ogino Sensei, Susan Sensei, Alistair Sensei, and Eri Sensei—for their unwavering support and guidance throughout my journey.
This trip allowed me to explore seven incredible cities in Japan: Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Nara, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Fukuoka. Each city deepened my understanding of Japan's rich culture and the warmth of its people.
What made this trip truly special was the authentic hospitality I experienced. Thanks to my Japanese friends, I had the chance to stay with them, give gifts from Vietnam, and practice my Japanese, which was met with such warmth and kindness.
Thanks to this trip, my Japanese has improved significantly, and I’m excited to share that I’ve secured an internship in an intensive Japanese programme.
2024 Okamatsu--Kimura-Steven Family Scholarship
2023 UC Hiranga Scholarship
2023 UC International First Year Scholarship (NZ School-Leaver)
Purpose: To support postgraduate students in the Department of Chemistry to present their research results at a national or international conference.
Value: One grant up to the value of $750 is available.
Closing date: Applications must be made to the Head of the Department of Chemistry by 5pm on 10 November. If this is not a business day, it is by 5pm on the next business day.
Details: To support the participation of Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School students in learning abroad experiences (Global Experiences) approved by the selection committee by assisting with the costs associated with these.
Value: The award provides financial assistance at a value determined by funds available and stated in the offer.
Closing date: Always open. Applications are normally automatic as part of the application for approved experiences, unless otherwise specified.
Other similar Scholarships not administered by UC
The following are some scholarships which provide funding for overseas study / travel administered by organisations external to UC. All queries must be directed to the organisation who is offering the scholarship in the link provided.
We aim to keep this information as up to date as possible but cannot guarantee its accuracy at all times.
Details: The German Academic Exchange Service offers scholarships annually to NZ graduate students to complete a postgraduate or Master's degree course at a German higher education institution, in all academic disciplines, including the fields of music and fine arts. A DAAD Representative is located at UC, so if you have any queries, contact Anne Blumenthal.
Closing date: 15 July (for winter semester start) or 15 January (for summer semester start).
Details: To assist New Zealand law graduates to commence postgraduate study in Law at the University of Oxford. NB: this is a Universities NZ scholarship.
Closing date: 28 February
Details: To enable students to conduct graduate study at one of Harvard University's graduate or professional schools. NB: this is a Universities NZ scholarship.
Closing date: 01 December
Details: To encourage graduate study into areas relevant to national security. Study should be undertaken at a recognised institution in New Zealand or an Asia-Pacific country, including Canada and the United States. NB: this is a Universities NZ scholarship.
Closing date: Not available 2025 or 2026
Details: The Fulbright programme offers a range of prestigious exchange awards for New Zealand and American graduate students, academics, artists and professionals to study, research, teach or present their work in each other’s countries.
Closing date: Varies - refer to the information on the Fulbright website for each available award.
Details: To enable distinguished New Zealand school students to undertake a degree course at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. NB: this is a Universities NZ scholarship.
Value: Tuition fees and a living allowance.
Closing date: 01 September - the scholarship will next open for applications in 2027 for study commencing in 2028.
Details: To support NZ students to study international relationships or social and economic conditions at a university overseas. Candidates will be planning to study at Masters or PhD level. NB: this is a Universities NZ scholarship.
Closing date: 01 April
Details: To assist outstanding New Zealand classical instrumental performers (including vocal performance) or conductors to continue their musical development either in New Zealand or overseas. NB: this is a Universities NZ scholarship.
Closing date: 01 March
Details: To enable New Zealand university graduates to study in any discipline at a university or institution of university rank in the UK. NB: This is a Universities New Zealand Scholarship.
Closing date: 01 April
Details: To support postgraduate research in law that will protect and promote the interests of the public in relation to legal matters in New Zealand. Study can be in NZ or at an overseas university. NB: this is a Universities NZ scholarship.
Closing date: 01 February
Details: To encourage postgraduate study and research in a field that in the opinion of the Scholarship Board is important to the social, cultural or economic development of New Zealand. NB: This is a Universities New Zealand Scholarship.
Closing date: 01 February
Details: To encourage students with outstanding academic ability and many of the qualities admired by Woolf Fisher (integrity, leadership, boldness of vision and exceptional zeal, keenness and capacity for work) to conduct postgraduate research leading to a doctoral degree or equivalent at the University of Cambridge. NB: This is a Universities New Zealand Scholarship.
Closing date: 01 August