UC International First Year Scholarship (Offshore)
NZD 15,000 towards tuition for top international students who completed their university-entrance qualification overseas or at UC International College and start an undergraduate degree at Canterbury.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
New Zealand
Funding
NZD 15,000 towards tuition fees.
Eligible applicants
Top international school-leavers studying overseas
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Overview
UC International First Year Scholarship (Offshore) is offered by University of Canterbury for Undergraduate study in New Zealand. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition contribution (NZD 15,000)
Included
NZD 15,000 towards tuition fees. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- International students
- International eligibility
- Check the scholarship regulations for the full eligibility criteria.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Top-achieving; exact grades not given
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- New Zealand
Official eligibility summary
For top-achieving international students who completed their entrance qualification overseas or through UC International College and will start an undergraduate degree at UC. Students who studied at secondary level in New Zealand apply in the August round instead.
Applicant profile
- Top international school-leavers studying overseas
Study route
- Undergraduate study in New Zealand
Current-cycle criteria
- For top-achieving international students who completed their entrance qualification overseas or through UC International College and will start an undergraduate degree at UC. Students who studied at secondary level in New Zealand apply in the August round instead.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Application via scholarship portal
How to apply
- 1
Apply through UC's scholarship portal
- 2
Apply for undergraduate admission to UC
Application timeline
Application cycle
Semester 2 2026 start: 7 March to 15 April 2026. Semester 1 2027 start: opens 5 September, closes 31 October (year not stated on page).
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Canterbury
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.