Brief Description:

To apply for this scholarship, please use the UC Incoming First-Year Scholarships 2026 application form. Applications open 12 June 2025 and close 7 August 2025.

The information below is for international students who are currently studying at a secondary school in Aotearoa New Zealand. If you are studying offshore or at UCIC, please refer to the listings for the October and/or March application rounds.

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.

Value/Benefits: Financial assistance with tuition fees at a value of $10,000

Level of Study during Tenure: Incoming First-Year Undergraduate

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

Tenure: One year

Number Available Annually: Up to 35 (across three application rounds)

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: The scholarship is tenable during full-time enrolment in a first year of a programme for a BE(Hons) degree (please see "Special Requirements" below for restrictions)

Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Recipients must be full-fee-paying international students. Applicants may NOT be:
a. citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand or Australia;
b. permanent residents of Australia; or
c. holders of Aotearoa New Zealand residence class visas.

Special Requirements: Applicants cannot be current or former students in a programme for a BE(Hons) degree at the University

For more information, please read the regulations for this award: click here.

Application Information:

Please note, there are 3 rounds for the UC College of Engineering International Scholarship:

1 March (for those who will be first enrolling for the following Semester 2, or for Summer School)
7 August (for those who are studying in New Zealand at that date)
31 October (for those who are studying overseas at that date)

Applications open approximately 8 weeks before the advertised close date.

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.

Special Eligibility Requirements:

By the closing date for their application, an applicant must have applied to the University for admission to the (BE(Hons) degree programme.

Applicants cannot be current or former students in a programme for a BE(Hons) degree at the University.

Additional Information:

Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering established the scholarship in 2022 to replace the UC College of Engineering International Scholarship.

Contact Information:

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

Search Filters:

Level of Study

Incoming First-Year Undergraduate

Faculty/School

Engineering

Domestic/International Students

International currently studying in a New Zealand secondary school

Award Type

Any
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