University of Canterbury Doctoral and Masters Scholarships

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University of Canterbury Doctoral and Masters Scholarships
Overview

Scholarships are offered twice a year for study towards a PhD degree (Doctoral) or for the thesis year of a Masters degree (Masters Part II). Competition is very high: applicants must have gained a first class honours degree or the equivalent.
UC International Doctoral Scholarship

This covers the domestic tuition fee plus a living allowance of NZ$25,000 per annum, paid monthly, and an economy class airfare at the start and end of the tenure.
These scholarships are only available to international students.
All international applicants for the UC Doctoral Scholarships are also considered for the UC International Doctoral Scholarships. No separate application is required.
UC Doctoral Scholarship

This covers the domestic tuition fee plus a living allowance of NZ$20,000 per annum, paid monthly.
A proportion of these scholarships are reserved for international students.
Students must enrol in a doctoral programme by 1 June (for those applying by 15 October) in the year following application, or 1 December (for those applying by 15 May) in the year of application.
There are two rounds for the UC International Doctoral scholarships.
Applications close on 15 October and 15 May.
College of Business and Economics Doctoral and Masters Scholarships

The College of Business and Economics will award up to three University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarships and three Masters Scholarships for students enrolling in these research degrees in the disciplines of Accountancy, Finance and Information Systems, Economics or Management. Applications for the Scholarships will be assessed on academic achievement but also on broader grounds, including any relevant professional experience.

Value/tenure:
Doctoral: NZ$20,000 per annum plus domestic tuition fees for up to 3 years (full time)
Masters: NZ$10,000 plus domestic tuition fees for up to 1 year (full time)
Eligibility: Enrolling or enrolled in PhD or Masters degree at the University of Canterbury. The Masters degree must include a research component equivalent to at least 75% of the full time course of study.

Selection Criteria
Relevant criteria to the letting of the scholarship will be:
. Curriculum Vitae
. Reference letter and Head of Department report
. One page Research Proposal addressing specific research area/question
. Academic achievement of the applicant as determined by Grade Point Average
. Interview (short listed applicants only).
Applications close 15 October 2007.
UC Masters Scholarship

This covers the domestic tuition fee for up to one year (full time) and a living allowance of $10,000 per annum, paid monthly.
The living allowance will need to be supplemented by the student.
Significant additional funding (of the order of NZ$15,000 -$20,000 depending on the course) would still be required to meet the full international tuition fee.
Students must enrol in a Masters programme by 31 March (for those applying by 15 October) in the year following application, or by 30 October for those applying by 15 May.
There are two rounds for the Masters scholarships. Please note that this is for the thesis year of a Masters degree (Masters Part II) only.
Applications close on 15 May and 15 October.
Application Forms

Please contact the Scholarships Office for application forms for the relevant UC scholarships.