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University Of Canterbury Christchruch, New Zealand Scholarships for Indian Students.

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  • Updated On: May 29,2025 04:02 PM IST

University of Canterbury Scholarships

Bursary Awards

The University of Canterbury has introduced a Bursary Awards to support students in their journey to study at UC. This initiative offers additional financial assistance and is aimed at helping students take the next step toward joining us in the Semester 2, 2025 intake.

Key details of the Bursary Awards:

  1. Provides a 10% Tuition Fee Discount, capped at NZ$5,000.
  2. Available exclusively to students of Indian nationality commencing studies in Semester 2, 2025 intake.
  3. Eligible students will deduct the scholarship amount directly when paying their tuition fees.
  4. Cannot be combined with any other scholarship awarded by the University of Canterbury.



International student awards

UC Business School offers three categories of awards for international students. These awards are applied as a tuition fee reduction. Your eligibility is assessed as part of the application process for eligible programmes. Find out about international student awards.


UC Business School offers four categories of awards for international students:

  • Dean’s Award
  • South East Asia Award
  • Fast Track Award
  • Partnership Award

These awards are applied as a tuition fee reduction, with eligibility assessed as part of the application process for eligible programmes. There is no need to submit a separate application.


Award values

Program Overview Award Value
Bachelor of Commerce The award will be continued at the same value beyond the first year in this qualification, if a student achieves a B+ average in the preceding year (for a maximum of two additional years or until the degree is completed, whatever comes first). This means students can receive up to $12,000 over the course of the Bachelor of Commerce degree. $4,000

Master of Applied Finance and Economics

  $6,000
Master of Business Administration   $6,000
Master of Business Information Systems   $6,000
Master of Business   $6,000
Master of Professional Accounting   $6,000
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)   $4,000
Postgraduate Diploma in Business   $4,000
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration   $4,000
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems   $4,000
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems and Technology   $4,000
Master of Commerce (thesis only)   $4,000
Master of Commerce   $6,000


Eligibility Criteria - India

Eligibility for these awards varies depending on a student’s country of citizenship and the country where they completed their qualifying degree.

 

Dean’s Award

Enrolling in the Bachelor of Commerce for the first time with:

  • 80% average or better in the Indian School Certificate (ISC) or All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC).
  • A- average or better in the UCIC Foundation Studies Certificate, or another New Zealand university Foundation Studies programme.
  • B+ average or better in the UCIC UTP programme.
  • 60% average or better from an eligible UC Business School Indian dual degree programme or advanced standing pathway at an elite institution; 65% average or better at a Section 1 institution; 70% average or better at a Section 2 institution; or, 75% average or better at a Section 3 institution.
  • 60% average or better in the NCUK International Year One Business programme.


Enrolling in an eligible UC Business School postgraduate programme for the first time with:

  • 65%/7.0 average or better in an Indian undergraduate degree at an elite institution.
  • 70%/7.5 average or better in an Indian undergraduate degree at a Section 1 institution.
  • 75%/8.0 average or better in an Indian undergraduate degree at a Section 2 institution.
  • 80%/8.5 average or better in an Indian undergraduate degree at a Section 3 institution.
  • 60% average or better from an eligible UC Business School Indian dual degree programme or advanced standing pathway at an elite institution; 65% average or better at a Section 1 institution; 70% average or better at a Section 2 institution; or, 75% average or better at a Section 3 institution.
  • B+ GPA or better in a UC undergraduate degree or the UC Diploma in Advancing University Studies.
  • A- GPA or better in another New Zealand undergraduate degree.
  • A- equivalent GPA or better in an undergraduate degree from any country.
  • A- score or better in the CCEL EAP 2 programme.



Fast Track Award
Students enrolling in the Bachelor of Commerce for the first time, not eligible for a Dean’s Award, who have achieved university entrance at a New Zealand high school in the 12 months prior to their proposed UC commencement date.

 

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