Sir William Hartley Scholarship

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Canterbury, New Zealand
Fees

Award value

NZ$20,000.00 (US$ 11,930)

Fees

Funding type

Fee waiver/discount

Fees

Deadline

31 October 2026

Fees

Study level

Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

University of Canterbury

Number of awards

1 per year (avg)

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees

More details on the scholarship

Financial assistance with the costs associated with university study, at a value of NZ $20,000 per annum for three consecutive years.

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Female

Delivery mode

All types of delivery mode

Selection approach

Only selective applicants are considered

Study mode

Full Time

Intake year

All intakes

Other criteria

Income related, Academic excellence

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Not subject specific

Study level

Postgraduate

Other eligibility requirements

This scholarship supports female doctoral students at a European university. Preference is given to those who will be studying at the University of Cambridge, the University of London, or the University of Oxford.

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: Full-time study for a research doctoral degree at a university in Europe

Tenure: Three consecutive years

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Financial need/hardship
  • Academic excellence

Selection criteria

In making the recommendation, the Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) considers: a. academic achievement; and b. ability to pursue research.

If, in any year that the scholarship is available, there is no candidate of sufficient merit, the scholarship is readvertised as soon as practicable and applications are accepted from women who: a. have graduated with a degree from any New Zealand university; or b. are completing a programme for a degree that would qualify them, in the year of the original closing date for that application round, to graduate from a New Zealand university.

If, after the scholarship has been readvertised, there is still no candidate of sufficient merit, no award is made and the scholarship is made available in the following November.  

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

Applications must be made online at the Scholarships website by 31 October.

Application deadline

31 October 2026

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