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Robert Bell Travelling Scholarship in Journalism at University of Canterbury 2026

Awarded by University of Canterbury

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · NZD 25,000

Eligible Courses

Journalism

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

Can be taken in any country

Provider

University of Canterbury

Last Verified On

07 Sep 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The Robert Bell Travelling Scholarship in Journalism is offered by the University of Canterbury for students who have graduated from the Journalism program at the university. The value of the scholarship is $15,000 for the tenure of one year, for students to travel overseas to research news media and other means of public communication. Preference is given to applicants whose proposals are likely to benefit New Zealand in particular.

Eligibility Criteria of the Scholarship:

  • Applicants may come from any nationality.
  • Applicants must have completed the requirements for a qualification in the Journalism program from the University of Canterbury.
  • Applicants must have three years of professional experience in journalism.
  • Applicants must be employed as journalists.
  • Applicants must demonstrate how their research during the tenure of the Robert Bell Travelling Scholarship would reach an audience. Applicants must provide an outline of the content that would be published along with a letter of support from their intended media partner/publisher.

Application Process:

All eligible candidates must apply online to be considered for the scholarship.

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates are awarded a scholarship of NZD 25,000.

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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 Robert Bell Travelling Scholarship in Journalism at University of Canterbury 2026 is 31 Oct, 2026.
  • Robert Bell Travelling Scholarship in Journalism at University of Canterbury 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Robert Bell Travelling Scholarship in Journalism at University of Canterbury 2026 is offered for Journalism .
  • Robert Bell Travelling Scholarship in Journalism at University of Canterbury 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Robert Bell Travelling Scholarship in Journalism at University of Canterbury 2026 is offered by University of Canterbury.
  • Robert Bell Travelling Scholarship in Journalism at University of Canterbury 2026 covers Partial Funding, NZD 25,000.