Fund Details
Wal McQuarrie Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount
Up to $8,000
General Ledger Account
96001:5860:960XXXXX:0:2

Brief Description:

This scholarship supports research by students studying at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury for a Master of Civil Engineering (MCivilEng) or PhD degree in Civil Engineering.

Value/Benefits: Up to $8.000

Level of Study: Master's; Doctoral

Closing Date: 11:59 pm (NZT) 31 October (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date.)

Tenure: Up to 120 points for a Master’s student or up to 360 points for a PhD student

Number Available Annually: One. There can only be one holder of this scholarship at any time. 

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: Full-time enrolment in a Master of Civil Engineering (MCivilEng) or PhD degree in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.

Special Requirements: All other things being equal, preference will be given to people wishing to undertake study in water infrastructure/engineering.

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


Application Information:

There can only be one holder of this scholarship at any time. The scholarship will be advertised in any year it becomes available.


Contact Information:

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

Search Filters:

Level of Study
  • Masters
  • Doctoral
    Faculty/School
    • Engineering
      Domestic/International Students
      • Domestic
      • International
        Award Type
        • Any
        • Scholarship
          Begin Accepting Applications Date:
          5 Sep 2025
          Deadline Date (NZT Time Zone):
          31 Oct 2025 11:59 PM