Applications are now open for the University of Canterbury Scholarships 2025 for international students to Study in New Zealand. The University of Canterbury (UC) in Christchurch, New Zealand, offers a diverse range of scholarships for international students aiming to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies. These scholarships are designed to recognize academic excellence, support students with financial needs, and promote diversity within the university community.
Scholarship Overview
- Institution: University of Canterbury
- Study Levels: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
- Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
- Application Deadlines:
- Undergraduate Scholarships: 15 August 2025
- Postgraduate Scholarships: 15 May 2025 and 15 October 2025
Available Scholarships for International Students
1. UC International First Year Scholarship
- Value: Up to NZD 15,000 towards tuition fees
- Eligibility:
- International students completing or having completed a university entrance-level qualification.
- Full-fee-paying international students (not citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand or Australia).
- Application Deadline: 15 August 2025
2. UC Engineering International Scholarship
- Value: NZD 15,000 towards tuition fees
- Eligibility:
- International students intending to enroll in the first year of a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) degree.
- Full-fee-paying international students.
- Application Deadlines:
- 31 October 2025 (for students studying overseas)
- 1 March 2025 (for students enrolling in Semester 2 or Summer School)
3. UC College of Engineering International Scholarship
- Value: NZD 15,000 per annum
- Eligibility:
- International students commencing an undergraduate Engineering degree.
- Demonstrated academic excellence.
- Application Deadline: 15 August 2025
4. UC International Prospective Students Scholarships
- Value: Varies depending on the specific scholarship.
- Eligibility:
- International students planning to commence undergraduate or postgraduate studies.
- Specific criteria vary; applicants should refer to individual scholarship details.
- Application Deadlines: Varies; refer to individual scholarship details.
Application Process for University of Canterbury Scholarships
- Research Scholarships: Explore the UC Scholarships Database to identify scholarships you are eligible for.
- Prepare Documentation: Gather required documents, which may include academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, personal statements, and references.
- Apply Online: Submit applications through the UC Scholarships Application Portal. Ensure all sections are completed accurately.
- Monitor Deadlines: Be mindful of application deadlines for each scholarship to ensure timely submission.
List of Available Courses for the University of Canterbury Scholarships
- Accounting, Courses
- Aerospace Engineering, Courses
- Ancient Greek, Courses
- Animation, Courses
- Antarctic Studies, Courses
- Anthropology, Courses
- Applied Immersive Game Design, Courses
- Art History and Theory, Courses
- Astronomy, Courses
- Biochemistry, Courses
- Bioinformatics, Courses
- Biological Sciences, Courses
- Bioprocess Engineering, Courses
- Biosecurity, Courses
- Business Analytics, Courses
- Business and Sustainability, Courses
- Chemical and Process Engineering, Courses
- Chemical Formulation Design, Courses
- Chemistry, Courses
- Chinese, Courses
- Cinema Studies, Courses
- Cinematic Arts, Courses
- Civil Engineering, Courses
- Classics, Courses
- Communication, Courses
- Communication Strategy and Practice, Courses
- Communications and Network Engineering, Courses
- Composition, Courses
- Computer Engineering, Courses
- Computer Science, Courses
- Creative Industries and Contemporary Practice, Courses
- Creative Music Technology, Courses
- Criminal Justice, Courses
- Cultural Heritage, Courses
- Cultural Studies, Courses
- Data Science, Courses
- Design Innovation, Courses
- Digital Humanities, Courses
- Digital Screen, Courses
- Early Childhood Teacher Education, Courses
- Economics, Courses
- Ecosystem Health and Biosecurity, Courses
- Education, Courses
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Courses
- Engineering, Courses
- Englis, Courses
- English Language, Courses
- Entrepreneurship (see Strategy and Entrepreneurship), Courses
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Courses
- Environmental Change, Courses
- Environmental Contamination, Courses
- Environmental Hazards and Disasters, Courses
- Environmental Innovation, Courses
- Environmental Policy, Governance, and Social Justice, Courses
- European and European Union Studies, Courses
- Film, Courses
- Finance, Courses
- Financial Engineering, Courses
- Fine Arts, Courses
- Forest Engineering, Courses
- Forestry Science, Courses
- French, Courses
- Freshwater, Courses
- Game Arts, Courses
- Game Development, Courses
- Geography, Courses
- Geology, Courses
- German, Courses
- Global Humanitarian Engineering, Courses
- Global Societies and Culture, Courses
- Graphic Design, Courses
- Health education, Courses
- Health Innovation, Courses
- Health Sciences, Courses
- History, Courses
- Human Resource Management, Courses
- Human Services, Courses
- Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Partnerships, Courses
- Industrial Product Design, Courses
- Information System, Courses
- Innovation, Courses
- International Affairs, Courses
- International Business, Courses
- Japanese, Courses
- Journalism, Courses
- Language, Brain, and Behaviour, Courses
- Latin, Courses
- Law, Courses
- Linguistics, Courses
- Management, Courses
- Māori and Indigenous Health, Courses
- Māori and Indigenous Studies, Courses
- Māori Innovation, Courses
- Marketing, Courses
- Mātauranga Māori, Courses
- Mathematics, Courses
- Mechatronics Engineering, Courses
- Media and Communication, Courses
- Medicinal Chemistry, Courses
- Music, Courses
- Music Studies, Courses
- Nutrition (see Strength and Conditioning with Nutrition), Courses
- Operations and Supply Chain Management, Courses
- Pacific Studies, Courses
- Painting, Courses
- Performance, Courses
- Performance Analysis, Courses
- Philosophy, Courses
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Courses
- Photograph, Courses
- Physical Activity, Courses
- Physical Education, Courses
- Physics, Courses
- Political Science and International Relations, Courses
- Policy Innovation, Courses
- Population Health Data Science, Courses
- Power Engineering, Courses
- Primary Teacher Education, Courses
- Product Design, Courses
- Professional and Community Engagement, Courses
- Psychology, Courses
- Public health, Courses
- Russian, Courses
- Science, Māori, and Indigenous Knowledge, Courses
- Screen Sound, Courses
- Screenwriting, Courses
- Sculpture, Courses
- Social Action, Community, and Global Development, Courses
- Social and Environmental Sustainability, Courses
- Social Innovation, Courses
- Social Work, Courses
- Society and Polic, Courses
- Society, Diversity, and Change, Courses
- Sociology, Courses
- Software Engineering, Courses
- Soil Science, Courses
- Spanish, Courses
- Spatial Data Science, Courses
- Speech and Language Pathology, Courses
- Sport Coaching, Courses
- Sport Science, Courses
- Sports Leadership and Management, Courses
- Statistics, Courses
- Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Courses
- Strength and Conditioning (see Strength and Conditioning with Nutrition), Courses
- Strength and Conditioning with Nutrition, Courses
- Structural Engineering, Courses
- Sustainable Business, Enterprise, and Economics, Courses
- Sustainable Coasts, Courses
- Tauwhitinga Māori: Māori Communication Strategy and Practice, Courses
- Taxation (see Taxation and Accounting), Courses
- Taxation and Accounting, Courses
- Teacher Education, Courses
- Te Reo Māori, Courses
- Tourism Marketing and Management, Courses
- Water and Environmental Systems Engineering, Courses
- Water Science and Management, Courses
- Writing, Courses
- Water and Environmental Systems Engineering, Courses
- Water Science and Management, Courses
- Writing, Courses
UC Undergraduate Scholarships Programs
- Chrystabel L Aitken Fund for Fine Arts, Programs
- Elaine P Snowden Scholarship, Programs
- Elman & Alfred Poole Southland Boys and Southland Girls High School College of Engineering Scholarship, Programs
- Fitzroy Engineering UC Engineering Scholarship, Programs
- Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship, Programs
- Helen Macmillan Brown Bursary (School-Leaver), Programs
- HMNZS Canterbury Scholarship, Programs
- John Waller Memorial Scholarship, Programs
- Leigh and Judith Pownall Scholarship, Programs
- Lissie Rathbone Scholarship, Programs
- Lyttelton Port Company Directors’ UC Scholarship, Programs
- Riccarton Rotary Youth Trust Scholarship, Programs
- Rotary Club of Belfast–Kaiapoi Disability Scholarship, Programs
- Rotary Club of Christchurch Blackgrove Scholarship, Programs
- UC Auaha Scholarship, Programs
- UC Business and Law Enterprise Scholarship, Programs
- UC College of Business and Law First Year Award for Excellence, Programs
- UC College of Education Health and Human Development Maori Scholarship, Programs
- UC College of Education Health and Human Development Pasifika Scholarship, Programs
- UC College of Engineering International Scholarship (NZ School-Leaver), Programs
- UC Computer Science High Achievers Award, Programs
- UC Electric Power Engineering Centre Scholarship (School-Leaver), Programs
- UC Engineering High Achievers Award, Programs
- UC Engineering Māori Scholarship, Programs
- UC Engineering Pasifika Scholarship, Programs
- UC Engineering Top Scholars Award, Programs
- UC Haupatu Scholarship, Programs
- UC Hiranga Scholarship, Programs
- UC Horomata Scholarship, Programs
- UC International First Year Scholarship (NZ School-Leaver), Programs
- UC Kaitoko Maori Scholarship, Programs
- UC Kaitoko Pasifika Scholarship, Programs
- UC Māpura Bright Start Scholarship, Programs
- UC Mathematics and Statistics High Achievers Award, Programs
- UC Product Design Scholarship, Programs
- UC School of Forestry High Achievers Award, Programs
- UC Alumni Scholarship (School-Leaver), Programs
- The Wairarapa Takahē UC Engineering Scholarship, Programs
Additional Information for the University of Canterbury Scholarships
- Accommodation Support: Some scholarships offer assistance with accommodation costs, particularly for students residing in UC-affiliated halls of residence.
- Diverse Fields of Study: UC offers a wide array of programs across various disciplines, including Engineering, Business, Arts, Science, and more.
- Support Services: International students have access to comprehensive support services, including academic assistance, career guidance, and wellness resources.
For detailed information on each scholarship, including specific eligibility criteria and application procedures, visit the University of Canterbury Scholarships Page.
Embarking on your academic journey at the University of Canterbury not only provides a world-class education but also immerses you in a vibrant and supportive community, setting the foundation for a successful future.