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Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship at University of Canterbury 2026

Awarded by University of Canterbury

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Partial Funding · NZD 15,000 for fees + Educational development programme

Eligible Courses

All subjects offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of Canterbury

Provider

University of Canterbury

Last Verified On

08 Aug 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility criteria for the Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship:

  • Be a Year 13 student or on a gap year
  • In the year of application (or the previous year if on a gap year), be attending a school and/or living outside the Greater Christchurch area
  • Have achieved Merit at NCEA Level 2 or a corresponding level in an equivalent university entrance qualification
  • Be able to demonstrate financial hardship making it difficult to undertake tertiary study
  • Complete the separate UC Application for Accommodation online form by the advertised date
  • Complete the New Zealand Common Confidential Reference Form by the advertised date
  • Provide a confidential reference in support of the selection criteria.

Value of Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship:

Approximately NZD $15,000 contribution toward hall accommodation fees, plus priority hall placement and access to mentoring, development programmes, field trips, and workshops.

Application process:

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

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2

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3

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4

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  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at University of Canterbury. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

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  • The deadline of Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship at University of Canterbury 2026 is Expired.
  • Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship at University of Canterbury 2026 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship at University of Canterbury 2026 is offered for All subjects offered by the university.
  • Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship at University of Canterbury 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship at University of Canterbury 2026 is offered by University of Canterbury.
  • Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship at University of Canterbury 2026 covers Partial Funding, NZD 15,000 for fees + Educational development programme.