Partial funding · Study in New Zealand
UC International First Year Scholarship
Up to NZ$15,000 towards first-year tuition, with separate regional awards including NZ$5,000 for students from India
- Funder
- University of Canterbury
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
UC in Christchurch offers a set of first-year awards for international students entering an undergraduate degree, split between those who qualified at a New Zealand secondary school or UCIC and those who qualified overseas.
Alongside the general award, UC runs smaller region-specific scholarships — including one for students from India and one for Southeast Asia — so it is worth checking which you fit before applying.
🗓️ Deadline
Applications for the following year typically open mid-year and close in August
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Entering the first year of an undergraduate degree at UC as an international student
- A university-entrance qualification completed at a New Zealand school, at UCIC, or overseas
- Strong academic results — thresholds differ between the onshore and offshore awards
- Meeting UC's English language requirement
- Open to applicants of any nationality, with some awards restricted by region
How to apply
- Apply for admission to a UC undergraduate degree
- Check which first-year international award matches your qualification route
- Submit the scholarship application through the UC scholarships portal before the August close
- Provide transcripts and predicted results
- Outcomes are issued ahead of the February start so you can plan the first year's fees
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UC International First Year Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the UC International First Year Scholarship cover?
Up to NZ$15,000 towards first-year tuition, with separate regional awards including NZ$5,000 for students from India. UC in Christchurch offers a set of first-year awards for international students entering an undergraduate degree, split between those who qualified at a New Zealand secondary school or UCIC and those who qualified overseas.
Who is eligible for the UC International First Year Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Entering the first year of an undergraduate degree at UC as an international student; A university-entrance qualification completed at a New Zealand school, at UCIC, or overseas; Strong academic results — thresholds differ between the onshore and offshore awards; Meeting UC's English language requirement; Open to applicants of any nationality, with some awards restricted by region. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the UC International First Year Scholarship deadline?
Applications for the following year typically open mid-year and close in August. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
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Which universities can you place me into?
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