Fund Details
David Dicker Motorsport Scholarship in Engineering (Incoming First-Year Scholarship)
Award Amount
$20,000
General Ledger Account
96001:XXXX:906TBC:0:2

Brief Description:

To apply for this scholarship, please use the UC Incoming First-Year Scholarships 2027 application form. Applications open 11 June 2026 and close 6 August 2026



This scholarship supports undergraduate Engineering students who have a demonstrated involvement and commitment to motorsports as they start their BE(Hons) studies at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.

Value/Benefits: $20,000

Level of Study: Incoming First-Year

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:

  1. If it is a Friday, the closing date will shift to Thursday, 6th August
  2. If it is a Saturday, the closing date will shift to Sunday, 8th August
Tenure: One year

Number available annually: One

Applicable enrolment during tenure: Full-time enrolment in the first year of a BE(Hons) programme

Citizenship/residency requirements: Must be a citizen of Aotearoa New Zealand or hold an Aotearoa New Zealand residence class visa

Additional Requirements: Must demonstrate involvement in and commitment to motorsports

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

Application Information:

Selection will be based on:
  1. passion for motorsports and demonstrated involvement in the sport, via driving, support crew, engineering, or other involvement;
  2. commitment to engineering as a career: and
  3. academic achievement, as indicated by quality of achievement as NCEA Level 2 or an equivalent university entrance qualification.
Criteria are given equal consideration.

Special Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must demonstrate involvement in, and commitment to, motorsports

Additional Information:

Rodin Cars was founded in 2016 by David Dicker, a lifelong motorsport enthusiast with a deep passion for high-performance engineering. David’s vision is to build a vehicle faster than the current Formula One cars.

Rodin Cars is an emerging high-technology, high performance car constructor dedicated to developing world-class racing cars for the most serious drivers and racers. With headquarters located in Mt Lyford, their state-of-the-art facility houses a large factory specializing in carbon composite manufacturing, titanium printing, design and electrical engineering, assembly, and the production of world-class track cars, all using the latest technology and equipment.

David and Rodin Cars’ pursuit of excellence extends beyond building exceptional cars. They are committed to supporting others to perform at their best, whether in motorsport, education, or community engagement. This scholarship, David Dicker Motorsport Scholarship in Engineering, along with the Rodin Cars Scholarship in Engineering are specifically targeted at young people with a passion for and involvement in motorsports. David and Rodin are proud to invest in the next generation of engineers and look forward to their impact on the industry.

Contact Information:

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

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