Fund Details
UC Computer Science High Achievers Award
Award Amount
$2,000

Description:

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognise and support high-achieving students at the University of Canterbury who are entering their first year of a Bachelor of Science degree programme and majoring in Computer Science.

Value/Benefits:
a. Financial assistance with the costs associated with university study, at a value of $2,000

Level of Study: School Leaver (First year undergraduate)

Closing Date: 11:59 pm (NZT) 15 August (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date)

Tenure: One year

Number Available Annually: Five, with one of the scholarships reserved for a Māori or Pasifika student

Maori



Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: Full-time enrolment in a Bachelor of Science degree programme, majoring in Computer Science

Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Not applicable

Special Requirements: Must be completing/have completed a university entrance qualification at secondary level in New Zealand in the year of application (or, in the case of a gap year, in the year immediately prior). International students who meet these requirements are eligible to apply

For more information please click on the award name above. To read the regulations, click here.

Special Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must declare their intention to major in Computer Science and to enrol in specified Year 1 Computer Science courses (COSC 121 and COSC 122). Recipients who gain direct entry into Year 2 of the degree programme will be exempt from enrolling in the specified courses. Applicants must have completed, or be completing, a university entrance qualification and have studied at secondary level in New Zealand in the year of application (or, in the case of a gap year, in the year immediately prior). International students who meet these requirements are eligible to apply.

Selection will be based on:
  1. academic achievement; and
  2. demonstrated commitment to, or interest in, the intended degree programme.

Contact Information:

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

Search Filters:
College
  • College of Engineering
    Level of Study
    • School Leaver (First year undergraduate)
      Subject of Study
      • Computer Science
        Equity Awards
        • Maori students
        • Pasifika students
          Domestic/International Students
          • Domestic
          • International currently studying in a New Zealand secondary school
            Application Closing Month
            • August
              Award Type
              • Any
              • Scholarship
                Begin Accepting Applications Date:
                1 Oct 2020
                Deadline Date (NZT Time Zone):
                1 Nov 2020 11:59 PM