Brief Description:

The purpose of this scholarship is to support study towards a Master's degree at the University of Canterbury for students engaged in research related to the energy field.

Value/Benefits: Financial assistance with the costs associated with university study, at a value of $16,500

Level of Study: Master's

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

Tenure: The scholarship is tenable for the period necessary to complete up to 120 points of enrolment

Number Available Annually: One

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: Enrolment in one of the following:

a programme for a Master's degree that includes a thesis, dissertation, or research project with a credit weighting of at least 90 points, relating to the energy field in the broadest sense; or
a programme for a Master of Engineering Studies (MEngSt) degree in Renewable Energy, that includes a 30-point research project

Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Not applicable

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

Additional Information:

Southpower Limited, later Orion New Zealand Limited, established the scholarship in 1994.

Recipients will be required to meet with Orion New Zealand Limited to discuss their project soon after they have commenced their research, and to make a presentation to the company at the completion of their research.

*The scholarship will be paid pro rata if the recipient is enrolled for fewer than 120 points in any year.

Contact Information:

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

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Postgraduate
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Faculty/School

Engineering
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Domestic
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Part-time study

Award Type

Scholarship

Begin Accepting Applications Date:

5 Sep 2025

Deadline Date (NZT Time Zone):

31 Oct 2025 11:59 PM