Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship at University of Canterbury 2026

Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship at University of Canterbury 2026

The Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship 2026 offers partial funding of NZD 15,000 toward fees and an educational development programme for undergraduate study at the University of Canterbury. It is open to all nationalities, with a deadline of 7 August 2026. Applicants must be Year 13 students or gap‑year candidates, demonstrate financial hardship, and meet academic and reference requirements.

Eligible Degrees

Eligible Degrees

Bachelor's/Undergraduate

Eligible Nationalities

Eligible Nationalities

Not specified

Destination

Destination

New Zealand

Eligible Courses

Eligible Courses

All subjects offered by the university

University

University

University of Canterbury

Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship 2026 Overview

This undergraduate scholarship provides partial funding of NZD 15,000 toward fees plus an educational development programme for students pursuing any subject offered by the University of Canterbury.

Key Details

  • Deadline: 07 Aug, 2026
  • Scholarship value: Partial Funding, NZD 15,000 for fees + Educational development programme
  • Eligibility: Open to all nationalities; must be a Year 13 student or gap‑year candidate; must have achieved Merit at NCEA Level 2 or an equivalent qualification; must demonstrate financial hardship; must complete the UC Application for Accommodation and the New Zealand Common Confidential Reference Form by the advertised date; must provide a confidential reference supporting the selection criteria.

Application Process

Apply online via the UC Scholarships website by the closing date. Apply here.

Benefits

The scholarship covers approximately NZD 15,000 toward hall accommodation fees and includes priority hall placement, mentoring, development programmes, field trips, and workshops.

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