Applications for scholarships for 2025 study now closed
This is a list of scholarships that are available for students intending to enrol at UC in the first year of an undergraduate degree in the Health (including Health Sciences, Social Work, Speech & Language Pathology and Sport Coaching) or Education areas.
Each scholarship has different eligibility criteria so check the details of each one to find out if you're eligible.
We recommend you apply for all the scholarships you are eligible for, as it is possible to be awarded more than one scholarship at a time.
Scholarship information is subject to change.
Education
UC Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education Māori Scholarship
ʳܰDz:This scholarship recognises the value of ākonga Māori (Māori students) in Te Kaupeka Ako Faculty of Education at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | سԹ and aims to support those who are entering tertiary study for the first time.
ղܱ:$5,000
Who is eligible: First-year Māori undergraduate students intending to enrol in a degree programme in Education.
Other relevant information: Applicants must have studied at secondary level either (1) in Aotearoa New Zealand, or (2) overseas at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu. Applicants must be citizens or Aotearoa New سԹor holders of Aotearoa New سԹresidence class visas.
UC Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education Pacific Scholarship
ʳܰDz:This scholarship recognises the value of Pacific students in Te Kaupeka Ako Faculty of Education at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | سԹ, and aims to support those who are entering tertiary study for the first time.
ղܱ:$5,000
Who is eligible: First-year Pacific undergraduate students intending to enrol in a degree programme in Education.
Other relevant information: Applicants must have studied at secondary level either (1) in Aotearoa New Zealand, or (2) overseas at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu. Applicants must be citizens or Aotearoa New سԹor holders of Aotearoa New سԹresidence class visas.
Health
UC Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health Māori Scholarship
ʳܰDz:This scholarship recognises the value of ākonga Māori (Māori students) in Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | سԹ and aims to support those who are entering tertiary study for the first time.
Value:$5,000
Who is eligible: First-year Māori undergraduate students intending to enrol in a degree programme in Health.
Other relevant information: Applicants must have studied at secondary level either (1) in Aotearoa New Zealand, or (2) overseas at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu. Applicants must be citizens of Aotearoa New سԹor holders of Aotearoa New سԹresidence class visas.
UC Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Heath Pacific Scholarship
Purpose: This scholarship recognises the value of Pacific students in Te Kaupeka Oranga Faculty of Health at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | سԹ and aims to support those who are entering tertiary study for the first time.
ղܱ:$5,000
Who is eligible: First-year Pacific undergraduate students intending to enrol in a degree programme in Health.
Other relevant information: Applicants must have studied at secondary level either (1) in Aotearoa New Zealand, or (2) overseas at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu. Applicants must be citizens of Aotearoa New سԹor holders of Aotearoa New سԹresidence class visas.
