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University of Canterbury

UC Engineering Top Achievers Scholarship

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Any
Disciplines
5000 NZD
Grant
New Zealand
Location
07 Aug 2026
Application deadline

About

University of Canterbury understands that a university education is a major investment for you and your family. A scholarship might just provide the helping hand you need to make university life a little easier.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

$5,000

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognise and support top achievers entering their first year of study in a BE(Hons) degree programme at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.

Benefits

Financial assistance at a value of $5,000 per annum for two years, or $1,500 per annum for two years.

Eligibility

Applicants must not have been enrolled in a degree programme at any tertiary institute.

Selection will be based on:

  • Academic achievement, as indicated by quality of achievement at NCEA Level 2, or equivalent university entrance qualification;
  • Cultural and/or sporting participation, and/or community service;
  • Leadership potential;
  • General character; and
  • Strategic objectives of the University.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

New Zealand

Nationality

226 nationalities

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

07 Aug 2026

Closing Date: 11:59 pm (NZT) 7 August (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date.)

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