Scholarships

University of Canterbury Master’s Scholarships are tenable for study towards a full-time or part-time study towards the research year (thesis only) of a Master’s degree at the University of Canterbury.The scholarships provide for a living allowance and tuition fees , each to a value determined by the Council.

The scholarships are awarded, on application, by the Council on the recommendation of the Academic Board.

To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must have met the academic requirements for enrolment in the relevant thesis, dissertation, research project, creative work or performance.

Candidates may apply once only for a Master’s Scholarship for the same degree.

The current emolument of a scholarship is NZ$12,000 per EFTS. In addition to this, the scholarship covers tuition fees for the thesis enrolment at the New Zealand domestic rate for the minimum course completion requirements.

At least 10 scholarships in each year will be reserved for international students, whose applications will be ranked in a process separate from those of other candidates.

Applying to this scholarship

Application for a scholarship must be made to the Scholarships Office, University of Canterbury, on the approved form no later than 5.00 pm on 15 May or on 15 October.

To apply to this scholarship, applicant must download and fill the application form.