Brief Description:

Not offered in 2024 or 2025

This scholarship supports students of high academic achievement who have a significant disability, for study towards a master’s degree at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.

Value/Benefits:
a. $14,000 per annum
b. Tuition fees at the Aotearoa New Zealand domestic rate for enrolment in courses that constitute study and research in a master’s programme for the minimum programme completion requirements: normally equivalent to 120 points (full-time) or 78 points (part-time thesis, dissertation, project) or 60 points (part-time course work) over a year.

Level of Study: Master's; Postgraduate

Closing Date: Not offered in 2024 or 2025

Tenure: The scholarship is tenable for the period necessary to complete up to 240 points of enrolment.

Number Available Annually: One

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: The scholarship is tenable by full-time and part-time students enrolled in a programme for a master’s degree at the University. Applicants may be either intending to enrol in a programme for a master’s degree at the University or already enrolled in such a programme.

Special Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must have a disability that significantly impairs ability to study, and they must submit evidence regarding the degree of that impairment. Selection is based on academic achievement and the degree of severity of the disability and the extent to which it impairs the applicant's ability to carry out the course of study. Preference is given to those working towards their first master’s degree.

Contact Information:

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

Search Filters:

Level of Study

Postgraduate
Masters

Faculty/School

General (Any Faculty/School)

Domestic/International Students

Domestic
International

Subject of Study

Any (I would like a general award)

Equity Awards

Students with disabilities
Part-time study

Award Type

Scholarship

Application Closing Month

October