Fund Details
UC Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health Pacific Scholarship (Incoming First-Year Scholarship)

Brief Description:

This scholarship recognises the value of Pacific students in Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury and aims to support those who are entering tertiary study for the first time.

Value/Benefits: Financial assistance at a value of $5,000

Level of Study during Tenure: Incoming First-Year Undergraduate

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

Tenure: One year

Number Available Annually: One

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: This scholarship is tenable during full-time enrolment, in both Semester One and Semester Two, in a first year of an undergraduate degree programme in Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health.

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

Special Requirements: Must be Pacific

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

Application Information:

Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

Selection will be based on:
  1. goals in relation to study, and career aspirations, and how the scholarship will assist with these;
  2. participation, contribution, and/or leadership within the applicant's family and/or Pacific community;
  3. engagement and/or interest in one or more Pacific cultures and/or languages; and
  4. academic achievement.

Special Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must:
  • be Pacific
  • have studied at secondary level in Aotearoa New Zealand, or overseas at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
  • NOT have been enrolled in a degree programme at any tertiary institute.*
*Participation in STAR courses, community education courses offered by tertiary institutions, orientation or general interest programmes run by tertiary institutions for secondary school students does not preclude eligibility for this award.

Additional Information:

Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health established the scholarship in 2022 to partly replace the UC College of Education, Health, and Human Development Pacific/Pasifika 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
    • Health
      Domestic/International Students
      • Domestic
        Subject of Study
        • Health Education
        • Health Sciences
        • Performance Data Analysis
        • Physical Activity and Wellbeing
        • Public Health
        • Sport Coaching and Physical Education
        • Sports Marketing and Management
        • Strength and Conditioning
        • Te Ao Hakinakina
          Equity Awards
          • Pacific students
          • Mature students
            Award Type
            • Any
            • Scholarship
              Application Closing Month
              • August