University of Canterbury, New Zealand is offering an international first-year scholarship of up to $15,000 to support top-performing overseas students enrolling in undergraduate programmes, with applications closing on August 7.
The UC International First Year Scholarship is designed to support high-achieving international students who have completed, or are completing, a university entrance qualification at a secondary school in New Zealand. The award provides financial assistance towards tuition fees for the first year of study.
The scholarship is available for students starting an undergraduate degree at the university and is valid for one year.
Who can apply
The scholarship is open to full-fee-paying international students who are not citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand or Australia. Applicants must have studied at a New Zealand secondary school in the year of application, or in the previous year if they are taking a gap year.
Candidates must also have applied for admission to the university by the scholarship deadline. Those who have already started an undergraduate degree at a New Zealand institution are not eligible.
Key benefits and number of awards
Each selected student will receive financial support worth $15,000 towards tuition fees. The university offers up to 10 such scholarships annually.
The award is applicable only during full-time enrolment in the first year of an undergraduate programme.
Selection criteria
The university said selection will be based on academic performance, character, leadership potential and involvement in cultural, sports or community activities. Financial circumstances and alignment with the university’s strategic priorities will also be considered.
Application timeline and conditions
Applications close at 11:59 pm (New Zealand time) on August 7, with the application window opening about eight weeks earlier. The scholarship must be taken up in the year immediately following the application.
The university said if a recipient’s immigration status changes during the tenure of the scholarship, making them no longer a full-fee-paying international student, the award will be withdrawn.
The scholarship is part of the university’s effort to attract and support international students beginning their higher education journey in New Zealand.
