UC Online Scholarships
Discover a range of scholarships designed to support your professional development journey. Whether you're upskilling or advancing your career, our scholarships help make learning online more accessible.
Tuihono UC | UC Online Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships every year to help fund our learners' study. Some recognise academic excellence, while others focus on social inclusion and are awarded on the basis of hardship.
View our current Tuihono UC scholarships below, or learn more about other University of Canterbury scholarships you may be eligible for.
Scholarship applications are currently closed. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear when applications open in 2025.
Details: The scholarship aims to help ākonga struggling to remain within their chosen field of study to successfully continue their university studies to completion. Applicants must be enrolled in a full degree, diploma or certificate programme of study with Tuihono UC | UC Online and be citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand or holders of Aotearoa New Zealand residence class visas who are residing in Aotearoa New Zealand at the time of study.
Value: The scholarship provides financial assistance at a value of 100% of tuition fees, along with, if funds permit, a stipend to help support living and study costs. Full details of the value of the award will be laid out in the offer of the scholarship.
Closing date: Awards are advertised when available. Learn more.
Details: To support opportunities for those in part- or full-time work to study with Tuihono UC | UC Online for professional upskilling and progression with employer-assistance. Applicants must be in employment and being supported by their employer to enrol in a short course, micro-credential, or full degree, diploma or certificate programme through Tuihono UC | UC Online. Applicants must be citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand or holders of Aotearoa New Zealand residence class visas who are residing in Aotearoa New Zealand at the time of study.
Value: The scholarship provides financial assistance at a value of 50% of tuition fees, with the recipient’s employer paying the remaining 50% of fees.
Closing date: Awards are advertised when available. Learn more.
Details: The scholarship aims to help make university, and study through Tuihono UC | UC Online, accessible to all, regardless of background. Applicants must be intending to enrol in a short course, micro-credential, or a full degree, diploma or certificate programme through Tuihono UC | UC Online; be the first in their immediate family to study at a university; and be citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand or holders of Aotearoa New Zealand residence class visas, residing in Aotearoa New Zealand at the time of study.
Value: The scholarship provides financial assistance at a value of up to 75% of the cost of tuition fees.
Closing date: Awards are advertised when available. Learn more.
Details: This scholarship aims to help address the underrepresentation of women in engineering in New Zealand, particularly in senior roles, by supporting women enrolling in the Master of Engineering Management programme delivered through Tuihono UC | UC Online. Applicants must identify as female and be citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand or holders of Aotearoa New Zealand residence class visas who are residing in Aotearoa New Zealand at the time of study.
Value: The scholarship provides financial assistance at a value of up to 75% of tuition fees.
Closing date: Awards are advertised when available. Learn more.
Details: The scholarship aims to to help ākonga Māori to successfully study and thrive in university study. Applicants must be intending to enrol in a short course, micro-credential, certificate, or full programme with Tuihono UC | UC Online. Applicants must whakapapa Māori; be entering tertiary study for the first time or are returning to study after several years; and be citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand or holders of Aotearoa New Zealand residence class visas, residing in Aotearoa New Zealand at the time of study.
Value: The scholarship provides financial assistance at a value of up to 50% of the cost of tuition fees, plus, if funds permit, a stipend.
Closing date: Awards are advertised when available. Learn more.
Details: The scholarship aims to to help Pacific students to successfully study and thrive in university study. Applicants must be intending to enrol in a short course, micro-credential, certificate, or full programme with Tuihono UC | UC Online. Applicants must be Pacific (see the UC definition in Glossary of Terms); be entering tertiary study for the first time or are returning to study after several years; and be citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand or holders of Aotearoa New Zealand residence class visas, residing in Aotearoa New Zealand at the time of study.
Value: The scholarship provides financial assistance at a value of up to 50% of the cost of tuition fees, plus, if funds permit, a stipend.
Closing date: Awards are advertised when available. Learn more.
Details: The scholarship aims to ensure online learning is accessible to everyone, regardless of location. Applicants must be intending to enrol in a short course, micro-credential, or full degree, diploma or certificate programme through Tuihono UC | UC Online. Applicants must reside outside of medium, large or major urban areas (see Regulations for details); and be citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand or holders of Aotearoa New Zealand residence class visas who are residing in Aotearoa New Zealand at the time of study.
Value: The scholarship provides financial assistance at a value of up to 75% of the cost of tuition fees.
Closing date: Awards are advertised when available. Learn more.
Scholarship applications are not currently open
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