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Applications now open for 2026 ‘UC Doctoral Scholarships’

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The ‘UC Doctoral Scholarships’ are a collection of centrally-funded scholarships for which students mostly apply on the one form. In this application round the following scholarships are being offered:

  • UC Doctoral Scholarship (UCDS)
  • UC Matariki Doctoral Scholarship
  • UC Pacific Doctoral Scholarship
  • Rātā Foundation Scholarship
  • UC Doctoral Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (separate application required)

Students who submit an application for the above are also automatically considered for the Prestige / Recognition scholarships below which are awarded at the end of the year (no separate application is required):

  • Brownlie Scholarship
  • Ngata Centenary Doctoral Scholarship
  • Roper Scholarship in Science
  • William and Ina Cartwright Scholarship
  • Canterbury Scholarship

Applications are now open and close 20 October 2025 – see our ‘UC Doctoral Scholarships’ webpage for details.

This application round is for students planning to start their doctoral studies in 2026 before 1st July 2026. Students planning to start 1st July to 1st November 2026 are recommended to apply in the April 2026 application round (specific opening and closing dates TBC).

Equity and Diversity, Health and Wellbeing, Wellbeing

What’s on this month for wellbeing?

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UC Wellbeing is here to support your oranga– your overall wellbeing – while you’re studying at UC. Whether it’s tips to manage stress, ways to stay active, or events that help you connect with others, we are here to support you.

We run regular activations, workshops, and events throughout the year – so there’s always something happening! Want to know what’s coming up? Keep an eye on our socials to keep updated!

To see what’s happening this month check out the calendar below. You can find more information on the posters in and outside of The Living Room (next to the bookshop) – A space where you can go and take a break between your studies anytime from  9am – 4pm on weekdays.

Take care,

UC Student Wellbeing

Equity and Diversity, Events and entertainment, Health and Wellbeing, Student Success, Wellbeing

What’s on this month for wellbeing?

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UC Wellbeing is here to support your hauora – your overall wellbeing – while you’re studying at UC. Whether it’s tips to manage stress, ways to stay active, or events that help you connect with others, we are here to support you.

We run regular activations, workshops, and events throughout the year – so there’s always something happening! Want to know what’s coming up? Keep an eye on our socials to keep updated!

To see what’s happening this month check out the calendar below. You can find more information on the posters in and outside of The Living Room (next to the bookshop) – A space where you can go and take a break between your studies anytime from  9am – 4pm on weekdays.

Take care,

UC Student Wellbeing