Brief Description:

The scholarship supports students in Te Kura Kōwaiwai | School of Fine Arts at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.

Value/Benefits: Financial assistance with the costs associated with university study, up to a value of $5,000.

Level of Study: Undergraduate; Honours; Postgraduate; Master's; Doctoral

Tenure: One year

Number Available Annually: Several scholarships are normally available for award each year.

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: Must be enrolled in a programme of study in Te Kura Kōwaiwai | School of Fine Arts at the University of Canterbury

Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Not applicable

For more information please read the regulations, click here.

Application Information:

Applications Open: 12:00am (NZT) 01 September
Application Deadline: 11:59pm (NZT) 31 October

Additional Information:

The Bickerton-Widdowson Trust Memorial Scholarships, administered by the Trustees, were established by a bequest in 1957 under the will of the late Clara Bickerton for the purpose of assisting students in the continuance of studies at the University of Canterbury. Income from the Trust is made available annually to the Christchurch Boys' High School, the Christchurch Girls' High School, Hagley Community College and the School of Fine Arts of the University of Canterbury.

Contact Information:

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

Search Filters:

Level of Study

Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Masters
Doctoral
Honours

Domestic/International Students

Domestic
International

Faculty/School

Arts

Award Type

Any
Scholarship

Begin Accepting Applications Date:

1 Sep 2026

Deadline Date (NZT Time Zone):

31 Oct 2026 11:59 PM