PhD/Masters Scholarships, University of Canterbury (New Zealand)
Doctoral / Masters Scholarships,
University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Contributed by: Jalal Qureshi
The University of Canterbury (UC) offers a number of scholarships for study towards a PhD degree or for the thesis year of a Masters degree. There is strong competition for these scholarships and application must have gained at least a first class honours degree, or the equivalent, for it to be worth applying.
Deadlines : 15 October and 15 May (every year)
(1) University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarship
University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarships are tenable for full time study or part time study towards the PhD degree at the University of Canterbury. Both domestic and international students are eligible.
Applicants are also considered for the following prestigious scholarships: Brownlie Scholarship; Roper Scholarship; Canterbury Scholarship (domestic students); and/or UC Interational Doctoral Scholarships (international students). No separate application is required.
Students from any disciplines may apply. A small number of Doctoral scholarships are reserved for certain colleges/ faculties: Business and Economics; Creative Arts; Education; and Law. Applications for the reserved scholarships are made on the standard application form.
Value: $20,000 per annum plus tuition fees at NZ domestic rate for thesis only.
Tenure: 3 years
Submit applications to the Scholarships Office
Closing date: 15 October, 15 May
For all further information, please click here
(2) University of Canterbury International Doctoral Scholarship
This scholarship, tenable for study towards a degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Canterbury, was established in 2006 to provide support for international students with high academic achievement. The first awards being made for 2007. Up to five awards are offered each year to the top International students applying for the University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarships.
Eligibility :
- International student (New Zealand citizens and permanent residents are not eligible to apply).
- Meet the academic requirements for enrolment in a PhD Undertaking or planning to undertake full time study
Tenure: Up to 3 years
Value: $25,000 pa; thesis tuition fees at NZ domestic rate; economy return airfare
Applications to: No separate application necessary
Closing date: No separate application necessary
For all further information, please click here
(3) University of Canterbury Masters Scholarships
University of Canterbury Masters’ Scholarships are tenable for full time or part time study towards the research year of a Masters degree at the University of Canterbury.
Approximately 40 scholarships are offered each year.
Value:
$12,000 per annum, plus tuition fees (NZ domestic rate) (in most situations this will be equivalent to 1.00 EFTS over a year, )
Tenure: 1 year
Submit applications to the Scholarships Office
Closing date: 15 October, 15 May .
For all further information, please click here
