Scholarships Merit-based
University of Canterbury

Helen Macmillan Brown Bursary

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Any
Disciplines
2500 NZD
Grant
New Zealand
Location
07 Aug 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

NZD $2,500

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

The purpose of this bursary is to support female students residing in a hall or village that the University of Canterbury recognises as being affiliated with the University.

Benefits

Financial assistance at a value of $2,500 per 1.00 EFTS of enrolment

Eligibility

  • Up to ten bursaries are available annually to female students.
  • Applicants must have applied to enroll, or be intending to apply to enroll, part-time or full-time, at the University of Canterbury in the year following the year of application.
  • Recipients, during tenure of the bursary, must be residents of a hall or village that the University recognises as being affiliated with the University.
  • The bursary is tenable for one year.
  • The bursary is awarded by the Council of the University, on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor (or nominee).
  • In making the recommendation, Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) will consider academic achievement. In distinguishing between candidates of equal academic merit, financial need will be taken into account.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

New Zealand

Nationality

227 nationalities

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

07 Aug 2026

To apply for this scholarship, please use the UC School-Leaver Scholarships application form. Applications open 20 June and close 7 August.

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