University of Canterbury

The Ara University of Canterbury provides several scholarships to students that can save them a good amount on their tuition fees. Ara University of Canterbury scholarships are based on sporting achievements, community leadership, and academic excellence of the students. We have mentioned below some of the popular scholarships at the

Ara Advantage Scholarship: It consists of various scholarships funded by Ara, such as:

·      Equity Scholarship: A scholarship of NZD 4,000 is offered to undergraduate and graduate students facing financial challenges or inequitable circumstances to study at the university.

·      Excellence Scholarship: A scholarship of NZD 4,000 is offered to undergraduate and graduate students based on their high academic achievements at the university. It is given for up to 12 months.

·      Leadership Scholarship: A scholarship of NZD 4,000 is offered to support undergraduate and graduate students who exhibit leadership potential at the university.

Hardship Scholarships: Hardship scholarships are offered to students who require financial assistance. The scholarship amount varies according to the financial conditions of students. It includes the following financial aid options:

·      Emergency Assistance Grant

·      Ara Hardship Grant

·      Ara Completion Grant

·      Study and Living Scholarship

Focus Scholarships: Community donors and industries offer Focus Scholarships. It is generally offered in a specific study area, level of study, or purpose. The scholarships are:

·      Beca Engineering Scholarship

·      Freemasons Christchurch Nursing Scholarship

·      Gordon Fairweather Engineering Scholarship

·      Graduate Women Placement Support

Read more about the Scholarships to Study in New Zealand