Brief Description:

To apply for this scholarship, please use the UC Incoming First-Year Scholarships 2025 application form. Applications open 20 June 2024 and close 15 August 2024.

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:
a. Financial assistance at a value of $1,000, paid as a fortnightly allowance of $400 during the Takere Academy (5 weeks);
b. Takere Academy, inclusive of free catered accommodation in a student hall of residence, for five weeks, to assist the transition to university life; and
c. ongoing tailored support and assistance throughout the recipient's first year of university study.

Level of Study: Incoming First-Year Undergraduate

Closing Date: 11:59 pm (NZT) 15 August (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date.)

Tenure: One year

Number Available Annually: Up to fifty (50)

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: Not applicable

Special Requirements: Recipients must have whakapapa Māori and/or be Pacific and 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:
• participation in the 5-week live-in academy programme (Takere) from Sunday 5th January - Friday 7th February 2025;
• compulsory participation in planned Takere workshops and activities throughout the year; and
• maintaining academic performance and engagement across the first year of study

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

Application Information:

Students will be shortlisted based on their online application. Shortlisted students will then be required to attend an interview with their whānau/aiga.

In making the recommendations, the selection committee considers the following criteria:

UC Takere Academy & Programme;
Aspiration and goals, particularly to Māori development (within whānau, hapū, iwi or community) and/or the development of Pacific peoples, and the aspirations of their communities;
Demonstration of personal resilience as relevant to the perseverance required to complete a tertiary qualification;
Demonstrated commitment to UC's values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga;
Academic background; and
Whānau/aiga background.

Additional Information:

Applicants who require assistance or support with their scholarship application 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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Incoming First-Year Undergraduate

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Application Closing Month

August