UC Doctoral Scholarships 2027 in New Zealand | Fully Funded
Fund your PhD at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand with comprehensive financial support and research training. Explore eligibility requirements and application steps today.
Overview
The UC Doctoral Scholarships are offered by the University of Canterbury in New Zealand to support students pursuing a research doctoral degree (PhD) across any discipline. The programme provides financial assistance, tuition fee coverage, and research training support to help eligible candidates complete their studies.
Benefits
- Annual financial assistance of up to NZ$32,650 per 120 points.
- Tuition fee coverage for thesis-only enrolment.
- Support available for up to 360 points, which typically covers up to three years of doctoral study.
- Automatic consideration for multiple core UC doctoral scholarships through a single application.
Eligibility
- Must plan to study towards a research doctoral degree (PhD) at the University of Canterbury.
- Must possess an appropriate academic background, normally an honours or master's qualification at First-Class or Second-Class Division I (or equivalent).
- International applicants must satisfy the university's English-language proficiency requirements.
- Must identify a prospective academic supervisor at the university prior to formal PhD submission.
How to Apply
Candidates must first apply for admission to their chosen doctoral programme through their myUC account. Following the admission application, applicants must complete the online application form for the UC Doctoral Scholarship (UCDS) before the closing date.
Deadline
Applications for the current round close on 15 October 2026, intended for students planning to begin their doctoral studies before 1 July 2027.