Applications for scholarships for 2025 study now closed
Each scholarship has different eligibility criteriasuch asthe subject area, level, and/or qualification youplan to study at UC; your age, gender, ethnicity, and citizenship;and which high schooland/or regionyou are coming from.
Incoming First-Year Scholarships are available specifically for:
- Mori and Pacific students
- Studentswho can demonstrateleadershippotential
- Students with financial hardship or other personal circumstances
- Students moving away from home to study at UC (withaccommodation costs).
We recommend you apply for all thescholarships you are eligible for, as it is possible to be awarded more than one scholarship at a time.
Check the scholarships database
See what scholarships were available for new students in 2025.
This information will be updated for the 2026 year soon.
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General Scholarships
General Scholarships that are available for students intending to enrol in their first year of any undergraduate degree at UC.
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General Scholarships
General Scholarships that are available for students intending to enrol in their first year of any undergraduate degree at UC.
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General Scholarships
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Mori & Pacific
Scholarships available for students of Mori or Pacific descent who are intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate degree at UC in 2025.
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Mori & Pacific
Scholarships available for students of Mori or Pacific descent who are intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate degree at UC in 2025.
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Mori & Pacific
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International Students
Scholarships available for International Students intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate degree at UC.
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International Students
Scholarships available for International Students intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate degree at UC.
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International Students
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Scholarships toward Hall of Residence accommodation
Scholarships that contribute towards Hall of Residence accommodation costs, available for students intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate degree at UC.
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Scholarships toward Hall of Residence accommodation
Scholarships that contribute towards Hall of Residence accommodation costs, available for students intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate degree at UC.
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Scholarships toward Hall of Residence accommodation
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Arts, Fine Arts, and Music
Scholarships available for students intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate Arts, Fine Arts, or Music degree at UC.
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Arts, Fine Arts, and Music
Scholarships available for students intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate Arts, Fine Arts, or Music degree at UC.
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Arts, Fine Arts, and Music
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Business & Law
Scholarships available for students intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate Business or Law degree at UC.
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Business & Law
Scholarships available for students intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate Business or Law degree at UC.
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Business & Law
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Engineering, Forestry, Product Design, and Mathematics & Statistics
Scholarships available for students intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate Engineering, Forestry, Product Design or Mathematics and Statistics degree at UC.
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Engineering, Forestry, Product Design, and Mathematics & Statistics
Scholarships available for students intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate Engineering, Forestry, Product Design or Mathematics and Statistics degree at UC.
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Engineering, Forestry, Product Design, and Mathematics & Statistics
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Health & Education
Scholarships available for students intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate Health (including Health Sciences, Social Work, Speech & Language Pathology, and Sport) or Education degree at UC.
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Health & Education
Scholarships available for students intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate Health (including Health Sciences, Social Work, Speech & Language Pathology, and Sport) or Education degree at UC.
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Health & Education
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Sciences
Scholarships available for students intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate Science degree at UC.
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Sciences
Scholarships available for students intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate Science degree at UC.
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Sciences
Why apply for a scholarship?
Scholarships help ease the financial stresses of study, accommodation, and student life, enabling you to place more focus on your studies and access additional resources and opportunities. Recipients have found that the benefits of this are far-reaching and lifelong, including:
- Increased confidence and self-worth
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Sense of belonging and recognition
- Social integrations and friendships
- Motivation and empowerment
- Mental wellbeing.
Without the worry of tuition fees, I have had the ability to move out of home and experience life in more noteworthy ways. Gaining the scholarship gave me more faith and confidence within myself and my abilities. I have also had the chance to grow and learn as a person through the groups held within the scholarship.
G Rainbow, Law
The Te Kakau a Mui scholarship has benefitted me by allowing me to focus on my studies without the worry of tuition fees later on in my degree. It has provided priceless help and support during my transition into tertiary education and guided me on my path into my engineering degree. I have enjoyed meeting likeminded rangitahi as part of the scholarship, creating connections and friendships through workshops, and sharing ideas and stories together.
K Jones, Mechatronics
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Apply for Incoming First-Year Scholarships
Applications for Incoming First Year students currently studying at a NZ secondary school are now closed.
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Apply for Incoming First-Year Scholarships
Applications for Incoming First Year students currently studying at a NZ secondary school are now closed.
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Apply for Incoming First-Year Scholarships
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Information for schools regarding School References for scholarship applications
Information to help schools with the School Reference aspect of the scholarship application process.
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Information for schools regarding School References for scholarship applications
Information to help schools with the School Reference aspect of the scholarship application process.
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Information for schools regarding School References for scholarship applications
