Fund Details
UC School of Forestry High Achievers Award (Incoming First-Year)
Award Amount
$2,000

Brief Description:

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognise and support high-achieving students entering their first year of the Bachelor of Forestry Science (BForSc) degree programme at the University of Canterbury.

Value/Benefits: Financial assistance at a value of $2,000

Level of Study: Incoming First-Year Undergraduate

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

Tenure: One year

Number Available Annually: Up to five, with one of the scholarships being reserved for a Māori or Pasifika student

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: The scholarship is tenable during full-time enrolment in a Bachelor of Forestry Science (BForSc) degree programme at the University of Canterbury

Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Not applicable

Special Requirements: Must be completing/have completed a university entrance qualification at secondary level in New Zealand in the year of application (or, in the case of a gap year, in the year immediately prior). International students who meet these requirements are eligible to apply

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

Application Information:

Selection will be based on:
  1. academic achievement, as indicated by quality of achievement at NCEA, or equivalent university entrance qualification; and
  2. demonstrated commitment to, and interest in, the Bachelor of Forestry Science (BForSc) degree programme.

Special Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must have completed, or be completing, a university entrance qualification, and must have studied at secondary level in New Zealand in the year of application (or, in the case of a gap year, in the year immediately prior). International students who meet these requirements are eligible to apply.

Contact Information:

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

Search Filters:
Faculty/School
  • Engineering
    Level of Study
    • Incoming First-Year Undergraduate
      Subject of Study
      • Forestry Science
        Equity Awards
        • Maori students
        • Pacific students
          Domestic/International Students
          • Domestic
          • International currently studying in a New Zealand secondary school
            Application Closing Month
            • August
              Award Type
              • Any
              • Scholarship
                Begin Accepting Applications Date:
                7 Oct 2024
                Deadline Date (NZT Time Zone):
                4 Nov 2024 11:59 PM