Fund Details
UC Pacific Doctoral Scholarship
Award Amount
$32,650 per 120 points of enrolment, plus tuition fees for thesis enrolment at the domestic rate

Brief Description:

This scholarship supports Pacific/Pasifika students for study towards a research doctoral degree at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha University of Canterbury. Applications must be made on the UC Doctoral Scholarship application form. All eligible applicants who have applied for a UC Doctoral Scholarship are also automatically considered for the UC Pacific Doctoral Scholarship.

Value/Benefits:
The scholarship provides financial assistance at a value determined by funds available and stated in the offer. This typically may include a stipend and/or tuition fee payments.

Level of Study during Tenure: Doctoral

Closing Date: Applications are made on the 'UC Doctoral Scholarship' form. Two application rounds each year:
  • May - for students planning to start before 1 June; opens 20 March, closes 15 May.
  • October - for students planning to start after 1st July; opens 20 August, closes 15 October.

Tenure: The scholarship is tenable for the period necessary to complete up to 360 points of enrolment.

Tenure: Up to 360 points of enrolment

Number Available Annually: Determined annually

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: The scholarship is tenable by full-time and part-time students engaged in study for a research doctoral degree at the University.

Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Not applicable

Special Requirements: Candidates must be Pacific students.

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

Application Information:

Applications are made on the 'UC Doctoral Scholarship' form (no separate application required).

Contact Information:

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

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Level of Study
  • Doctoral
    Faculty/School
    • General (Any Faculty/School)
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      Domestic/International Students
      • Domestic
      • International
        Equity Awards
        • Pacific students
          Award Type
          • Scholarship
            Begin Accepting Applications Date:
            25 Aug 2025
            Deadline Date (NZT Time Zone):
            31 Dec 2025 11:59 PM