In making its recommendations, the committee considers, in descending order of priority: a. quality of achievement in a programme of study as defined b. character, and evidence of leadership potential and of involvement in cultural, sport, and/or community activities c. financial circumstances and d. strategic objectives of the University.
If, in any year, there are fewer candidates of sufficient merit than there are scholarships available, fewer awards are made. In such a case, the funding for unawarded scholarships may be used to allow for additional UC International First Year Scholarships (Offshore) to be offered.
Recipients must be full-fee-paying international students.
Applicants may not be: a. citizens of New Zealand or Australia b. Permanent Residents of Australia or c. holders of New Zealand residence class visas.
Applicants must have completed, or be completing, a University Entrance qualification or equivalent, and have studied at secondary level in New Zealand in the year of application (or in the previous year if they are on a gap year).
Applicants must have applied for admission to the University by 15 August.
The scholarship is not tenable by students who have completed a programme at the UC International College (UCIC) or who have already undertaken partial study in an undergraduate degree programme at any other New Zealand tertiary institution.
Tenure: One year
Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: The scholarship is tenable during full-time enrolment in a first year of a programme for an undergraduate degree at the University of Canterbury
