University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarship: October 2026 Round
University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury doctoral scholarship in New Zealand, advertised at $32,650 per year plus tuition at the domestic rate. No citizenship or residency restriction. Apply by 15 October 2026, 11:59 pm NZ time, for a start before 1 July 2027.
The University of Canterbury (UC) is accepting applications for its core UC Doctoral Scholarship round closing 15 October 2026 at 11:59 pm New Zealand time. This round is for applicants who plan to begin a research doctorate at UC before 1 July 2027. The standard award supports doctoral work in any discipline and has no citizenship or residency restriction.
The scholarship portal advertises $32,650 per annum plus thesis tuition fees at the New Zealand domestic rate, for up to 360 points of enrolment. The exact financial assistance is determined by available funds and stated in the individual offer. Eligible core scholarship applicants are automatically considered for several other named awards without a separate application.
Submit an application for admission to your UC research doctoral degree before the scholarship closing date. Then open the specific UC Doctoral Scholarship page and use its Apply Here control. Review the regulations, selection criteria and required documents before submitting.
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Recorded source check: October 12, 2026. A stored check date does not guarantee that every field is complete or still current. Compare the provider, eligibility, funding and deadline with the live official call before applying.
Benefits
The UC scholarship portal advertises $32,650 per annum plus thesis tuition fees at the New Zealand domestic rate, for up to 360 points of enrolment. It says the exact assistance is determined by available funds and stated in the offer. Check the current regulations for full conditions.
Eligibility summary
Applicants for a research doctoral degree at the University of Canterbury in any discipline who plan to start before 1 July 2027. The official UC Doctoral Scholarship page states no citizenship or residency restrictions. You must meet doctoral admission and scholarship regulations.
Requirements
Submit a separate application for admission to the UC research doctorate before 15 October 2026, then apply for the scholarship through myUC by the same date. Check the scholarship regulations and provide all requested supporting material and referee reports by the deadline.
Documents required
UC directs applicants to the scholarship regulations and the myUC form for the definitive documents and reference requirements. Its general guidance notes that transcripts, proof of citizenship or residency, and referee details may be requested; do not assume every item applies to this award.
Language/test requirements
How to submit applications
Apply for UC doctoral admission before 15 October 2026. Open the UC Doctoral Scholarship portal page, select Apply Here, and submit the separate scholarship application by 11:59 pm New Zealand time on 15 October. Official UC source and live portal verified 12 October 2026.
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