New ZealandPhD194 days leftFully FundedUniversity of Canterbury (UC) Doctoral Scholarship 2027 (NZ$32,650 a Year)
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A PhD scholarship at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch: NZ$32,650 a year plus thesis fees for up to 3 years. The next round runs from 20 March to 15 May 2027. The University of Canterbury (UC) centrally funds its core doctoral scholarships to support research doctorates in any discipline. Each award pays NZ$32,650 per 120 points (a full year) plus thesis-only tuition fees for up to 360 points (3 years). Applicants are automatically considered for top-ups such as the Roper Scholarship in Science, and prestige awards add NZ$5,000 a year for the highest-ranked candidates (raising the stipend to NZ$37,650). There are two rounds: October, for starts before 1 July 2027 (closed 15 October 2026), and May, for starts in the second half of 2027, opening 20 March and closing 15 May 2027. Your doctoral admission application must be submitted in myUC before the scholarship deadline. International PhD students living in New Zealand pay domestic fees; the scholarship page does not state nationality rules explicitly, so confirm with UC.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsNZ$32,650 a year
Per 120 points, for up to 3 years.
Thesis tuition fees
Up to 360 points.
NZ$5,000 prestige top-up
For the highest-ranked candidates.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
4 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: NZ$32,650 a year, Thesis tuition fees, NZ$5,000 prestige top-up.
Eligible levels: PhD.
The latest deadline we have is May 15, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: UC Doctoral Scholarship application form, Degree certificates, full transcripts and grading scales, CV and previous thesis or abstract, ID document and proof of English.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/getting-started/scholarships/doctoral-scholarships/uc-doctoral-scholarships. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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