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: Specific dates TBC. The next round will be in October 2025 for students commencing doctoral studies in 2026. Applications are made on the 'UC Doctoral Scholarship' form (no separate application required).

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

Search Filters:

Level of Study

Doctoral

Faculty/School

General (Any Faculty/School)

Domestic/International Students

Domestic
International

Subject of Study

Any (I would like a general award)

Equity Awards

Pacific students

Award Type

Scholarship

Application Closing Month

October