Fund Details
UC Engineering International Scholarship (International/UCIC Application Round - October)
Award Amount
$15,000

Brief Description:

To apply for this scholarship, please use the UC International Prospective Students Scholarships 2025 application form. Applications open 5 September 2024 and close 31 October 2024.

The information below is for international students who are currently studying/completed their studies either overseas or at UCIC. If you are studying at a secondary school in Aotearoa New Zealand, please refer to the August (NZ School-Leaver) application round.

This scholarship recognises top international scholars and supports them in study towards an undergraduate Engineering degree at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand.

Value/Benefits: Financial assistance with tuition fees at a value of $15,000

Level of Study during Tenure: Incoming First-Year Undergraduate

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

Tenure: One year

Number Available Annually: 35 (across three application rounds)

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: The scholarship is tenable during full-time enrolment in a first year of a programme for a BE(Hons) degree (please see "Special Requirements" below for restrictions)

Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Recipients must be full-fee-paying international students. Applicants may NOT be:
a. citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand or Australia;
b. permanent residents of Australia; or
c. holders of Aotearoa New Zealand residence class visas.

Special Requirements: Applicants cannot be current or former students in a programme for a BE(Hons) degree at the University

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


Application Information:

Please note, there are 3 rounds for the UC College of Engineering International Scholarship:
  • 1 March (for those who will be first enrolling for the following Semester 2, or for Summer School)
  • 15 August (for those who are studying in New Zealand at that date)
  • 31 October (for those who are studying overseas at that date)
Applications open approximately 8 weeks before the advertised close date.

Special Eligibility Requirements:

By the closing date for their application, an applicant must have applied to the University for admission to the (BE(Hons) degree programme.

Applicants cannot be current or former students in a programme for a BE(Hons) degree at the University.

Selection will be based on:
  1. academic achievement;
  2. demonstrated commitment to, and interest in, Engineering;
  3. cultural, and/or sporting participation, and/or community service;
  4. general character; and
  5. strategic goals of the University.


Additional Information:

Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering established the scholarship in 2022 to replace the UC College of Engineering International Scholarship.


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
    Faculty/School
    • Engineering
      Domestic/International Students
      • International
      • International currently studying at UCIC
        Subject of Study
        • Chemical and Process Engineering
        • Civil Engineering
        • Computer Engineering
        • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
        • Engineering
        • Forest Engineering
        • Mechanical Engineering
        • Mechatronics Engineering
        • Natural Resources Engineering
        • Software Engineering
          Award Type
          • Any
          • Scholarship
            Application Closing Month
            • October