Fund Details
Tait Communications Undergraduate Scholarship
Award Amount
$5,000 + possibility of summer vacation employment

Brief Description:

The purpose of this scholarship is to support undergraduate students in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Software Engineering at the University of Canterbury.

Value/Benefits:
a. Financial assistance with the costs associated with university study, to a value of $5,000
b. Tait Communications may also offer a recipient paid employment during the summer vacation following the tenure of the scholarship, provided suitable positions are available

Level of Study: Undergraduate

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

Tenure: One year

Number Available Annually: One or more

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: Must be enrolled full-time in either:
a. Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) Second or Third Professional Year, with specialisation in one of the following:
  • Computer Engineering; or
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering; or
  • Software Engineering.

b. 300-level study towards a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or a Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) degree in Computer Science.

Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Must be a citizen of New Zealand, or hold a New Zealand residence class visa

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



Description:

The purpose of this scholarship is to support undergraduate students in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Software Engineering at the University of Canterbury.

Value/Benefits:
a. Financial assistance with the costs associated with university study, to a value of $5,000
b. Tait Communications may also offer a recipient paid employment during the summer vacation following the tenure of the scholarship, provided suitable positions are available

Level of Study: Undergraduate

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

Tenure: One year

Number Available Annually: One or more

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: Must be enrolled full-time in either:
a. Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) Second or Third Professional Year, with specialisation in one of the following:
  • Computer Engineering; or
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering; or
  • Software Engineering.

b. 300-level study towards a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or a Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) degree in Computer Science.

Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Must be a citizen of New Zealand, or hold a New Zealand residence class visa

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



Contact Information:

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

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Level of Study
  • Undergraduate
  • Honours
    Domestic/International Students
    • Domestic
      Faculty/School
      • Engineering
      • Science
        Award Type
        • Any
        • Scholarship
          Begin Accepting Applications Date:
          3 Feb 2025
          Deadline Date (NZT Time Zone):
          31 Mar 2025 11:59 PM