Brief Description:

This scholarship supports those directly affected by the 2019 Christchurch Mosque attacks to study at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, or another accredited education provider.

Value/Benefits: As funds permit, up to $6,000 per 120 points of enrolment.

Level of Study: Any

Closing Date: 31 October

Tenure: Duration of programme/course enrolment

Number Available Annually: At least one

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: Full or part-time enrolment in any UC programme or course, including certificates and diplomas, short-courses and UC Online; scholarships may also be used for courses or programs at any accredited educational institution in New Zealand or internationally.

Special Requirements: Applicants must be survivors of the 2019 Christchurch Mosque attacks or the family members or descendants of the victims and survivors of the attacks.

For more information and to view the regulations, click here

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
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Masters
Doctoral
Staff
UC graduates
Honours

Faculty/School

General (Any Faculty/School)
Arts
Business
Law
Education
Health
Engineering
Science

Domestic/International Students

Domestic
International
International currently studying in a New Zealand secondary school
International currently studying at UCIC

Equity Awards

Other (see individual regulations for details)

Award Type

Scholarship

Begin Accepting Applications Date:

12 Sep 2025

Deadline Date (NZT Time Zone):

31 Oct 2025 11:59 PM