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University of Canterbury

UC Engineering International Scholarship (NZ School-Leaver Scholarship)

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10000 NZD
Grant
New Zealand
Location
31 Oct 2026
Application deadline

About

The University of Canterbury understands that a university education is a major investment for you and your family. UC offers over $20 million in scholarships and prizes annually to help fund their students' studies. They offer a range of scholarships, many recognizing factors like academic excellence or sporting achievement.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

Up to $10,000

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

This scholarship recognises top international scholars and supports them in study towards an undergraduate Engineering degree at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand.

Benefits

 Financial assistance with tuition fees at a value of $10,000.

Eligibility

Recipients must be full-fee-paying international students. Applicants may NOT be:

  • Citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand or Australia;
  • Permanent residents of Australia; or
  • Holders of Aotearoa New Zealand residence class visas.
  • Applicants cannot be current or former students in a programme for a BE(Hons) degree at the University.

Selection will be based on:

  • Academic achievement;
  • Demonstrated commitment to, and interest in, Engineering;
  • Cultural, and/or sporting participation, and/or community service;
  • General character; and
  • Strategic goals of the University.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology

Locations

New Zealand

Nationality

227 nationalities

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

31 Oct 2026

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (New Zealand Time) on 31 October.

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