Ah Nua Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 – University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Location: New Zealand

Program: Undergraduate Degree

Eligibility: Full-fee-paying international students

Duration: One year

Deadline: October 31, 2026

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The Ah Nua Scholarship supports undergraduate Asian and Pacific/Pasifika students studying at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha the University of Canterbury and primarily aims to provide financial assistance to students experiencing financial and/or personal hardship. One scholarship is available annually, to the value of NZD $5,000, paid directly to the recipient’s University fees account, and must be taken up in the year following the year of application. Applications are accepted from previous recipients of the scholarship, who are given equal consideration alongside first-time applicants. The scholarship is co-tenable with any other award unless the conditions of that other award preclude it.

The Ah Nua Scholarship was established in 2021 through a donation from a UC alumnus who studied at the University of Canterbury as an overseas student in the 1990s, coming from a humble family in a developing country in Asia. During his studies, the student received tremendous support from the local Ōtautahi Christchurch community and was awarded a scholarship that enabled the completion of his studies. The UC graduate, who wishes to remain anonymous, decided to establish the Ah Nua Scholarship to reciprocate the generosity of the Kiwis by assisting future students in need. The University of Canterbury is a public research university located in Christchurch, New Zealand, founded in 1873 as a constituent college of the University of New Zealand, and is recognised nationally and internationally for its research strengths in science, engineering, arts, and business.

Benefits of the Programme

This programme will provide the following to its recipients:

The value of the scholarship is $5,000. The primarily aim is to provide financial assistance to students experiencing financial and/or personal hardship. Fund can be apply to cover tuition and study-related expenses.
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:

Must be a citizen of one of the following countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the People’s Republic of China, Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, or Vietnam; or must be a resident of Rapa Nui
Must not be a citizen of Aotearoa New Zealand or Australia, or a holder of an Aotearoa New Zealand or Australia residence class visa
Must be a full-fee-paying international student at the University of Canterbury
Must be enrolled full-time in the third or fourth year of a programme for an undergraduate degree at the University of Canterbury during the tenure of the scholarship
Must maintain satisfactory academic engagement and adhere to the University’s statutes, regulations, policies, and rules throughout the tenure of the scholarship

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.

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Selection Criteria

One scholarship is available annually, awarded by Te Kaunihera the University Council on the recommendation of a selection committee comprising the Tumu Whakarae (Vice-Chancellor, or nominee) and the Advocacy and Welfare Manager of the University of Canterbury Students’ Association (or nominee). The selection committee gives equal consideration to academic achievement and financial and/or personal hardship. If, in any year, no candidate of sufficient merit is identified, no scholarship is offered.