Brief Description:

Funding not confirmed for 2027

The UC Takere Scholarship supports Māori and Pacific students to successfully transition and flourish in university study and life at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury. The award is based on reciprocity and commitment for the successful participants, as well as for the University.

Value/Benefits:

$10,000 towards fees
Personalised one-on-one mentoring and tailored academic support
Participation in a UC Leadership Programme

Level of Study: Incoming First-Year Undergraduate

Closing Date: 11:59 pm (NZT) 7 August* (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date.)

*If the 7th falls on a Friday or Saturday, the closing day will change as follows:

If it is a Friday, the closing date will shift to Thursday, 6th August
If it is a Saturday, the closing date will shift to Sunday, 8th August

Tenure: One year

Number Available Annually: Up to thirty (30)

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: The scholarship is tenable during full-time enrolment in the first year of any undergraduate degree programme at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury

Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Applicants must be citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand or holders of Aotearoa New Zealand residence class visas.

Special Requirements: Recipients must have whakapapa Māori and/or Pacific, be enrolled in the year following the year of application as a full-time, first-year student at UC

Recipients must commit to the Takere programme, including:
a. participate in ongoing social, cultural and academic activities and compulsory workshops throughout the academic year.
b. attend all one-on-one mentoring appointments.
c. engage in the UC Māori/Pacific leadership programme, Paihere, and other relevant kaupapa, including Tōia Mai noho marae for first-year ākonga | students, and Eke Panuku | Māori orientation;
d. act as UC Māori/Pacific ambassadors;
e. be involved with University publicity as appropriate.

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

Special Eligibility Requirements:

Recipients must have whakapapa Māori and/or Pacific, be enrolled for the 2023 year as a full-time, first-year student at UC and have financial need that would otherwise prevent them from being able to be in a UC Hall of Residence.

Recipients must commit to the Takere programme, including:
a. participate in ongoing social, cultural and academic activities and compulsory workshops throughout the academic year.
b. attend all one-on-one mentoring appointments.
c. engage in the UC Māori/Pacific leadership programme, Paihere, and other relevant kaupapa, including Tōia Mai noho marae for first-year ākonga | students, and Eke Panuku | Māori orientation;
d. act as UC Māori/Pacific ambassadors;
e. be involved with University publicity as appropriate.

Additional Information:

Applicants who require assistance or support with their scholarship may contact the following for assistance:

UC Māori

Pacific Liaison Officer

Contact Information:

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

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