Brief Description:

The purpose of this scholarship is to support students who have completed the requirements to graduate with an MSc, BSc(Hons) or bachelor's degree from a New Zealand university and who intend to carry out research or postgraduate study in one of the sciences at the University of Canterbury.

Value/Benefits: Financial assistance with the costs associated with university study, at a value of $3,000

Level of Study: Postgraduate, Master's, PhD

Tenure: Typically one year (please see the regulations for more details)

Number Available Annually: One

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: Full-time or part-time enrolment in a research or postgraduate degree at the University of Canterbury

Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Not applicable

For more information please read the regulations, click here.

Application Information:

Applications Open: 12:00am (NZT) 01 September
Application Deadline: 11:59pm (NZT) 31 October

Special Eligibility Requirements:

The scholarship will be available to applicants who intend to conduct research or postgraduate study, either full-time or part-time, at the University of Canterbury, and who have completed the requirements to graduate from a university in New Zealand with one of the following qualifications:

a Master of Science degree (MSc)
a Bachelor of Science with Honours degree (BSc(Hons))
a bachelor's degree

Additional Information:

This scholarship was established in 1919, by Old Boys of the Melville House and Warwick House Schools, Christchurch, in memory of Charles Cook, Founder and Head Master of the Schools.

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Scholarships Office at scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz

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Equity Awards

Part-time study

Level of Study

Postgraduate
Masters
Doctoral

Domestic/International Students

Domestic
International

Faculty/School

Science

Award Type

Scholarship

Begin Accepting Applications Date:

1 Sep 2026

Deadline Date (NZT Time Zone):

31 Oct 2026 11:59 PM

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