Award of 1000 PG Scholarships by University Grants Commission for Professional Courses
The UGC has the unique distinction of being the only grant-giving agency in the country which has been vested with two responsibilities: that of providing funds and that of coordination, determination and maintenance of standards in institutions of higher education. The UGC's mandate includes: Promoting and coordinating university education. Determining and maintaining standards of teaching, examination and research in universities. Framing regulations on minimum standards of education.

The University of Canterbury offers over $13.5 million in scholarships and prizes annually to help fund our students study. Through our website you can search through the full list of scholarships and download application forms for study in New Zealand and around the world.
