UC Engineering Top Achievers Scholarship (School-Leaver Scholarship)

To apply for this scholarship, please use the UC School-Leaver Scholarships 2023 application form. Applications open 20 June 2022 and close 15 August 2022.The purpose of this scholarship is to recognise and support top achievers entering their first year of study in a BE(Hons) degree programme at Te Whare W?nanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.Value/Benefits: Financial assistance at a value of $5,000 per annum for two years, or $1,500 per annum for two yearsLevel of Study: School Leaver (First year undergraduate)Closing Date: 11:59 pm (NZT) 15 August (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date.)Tenure: Two yearsNumber Available Annually: FortyApplicable Enrolment During Tenure: The scholarship is tenable during full-time enrolment in a recipient?s first two years of a programme for a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) degree at the UniversityCitizenship/Residency Requirements: Not applicableFor more information, please read the regulations for this award: click here.Applicants must not have been enrolled in a degree programme at any tertiary institute.**Participation in STAR courses, community education courses offered by tertiary institutions, orientation or general interest programmes run by tertiary institutions for secondary school students does not preclude eligibility for this award.Selection will be based on:academic achievement, as indicated by quality of achievement at NCEA Level 2, or equivalent university entrance qualification;cultural and/or sporting participation, and/or community service;leadership potential;;general character; andstrategic objectives of the University.Te R?ngai P?kaha | College of Engineering established the scholarship in 2021. It replaces the UC Engineering High Achievers Award and the UC Engineering Top Scholars Award.