University of Canterbury

The main purpose of this scholarship is to encourage and support postgraduate research in urban economics or in a related field that has particular relevance to local government in New Zealand.

• At the time of application candidates must be enrolled in a programme of postgraduate study at a New Zealand university.
• Applicants may be enrolled as either full time or part time students.
• The postgraduate programme must be in the area of urban economics or a related field - Universities NZ and Auckland Council reserve the right to determine the eligibility of a particular area of study.
• A thesis, dissertation or research report must be a requirement of the postgraduate programme.

The scholarship provides funds to support research as part of a programme of postgraduate study at a New Zealand university. Research can be in one of two categories:

• Research that is directly relevant to the Auckland Plan, Auckland Council’s Unitary Plan or Economic Development Strategy or 
• Research that addresses a topic that is relevant to and informs the economic knowledge of local government in New Zealand

All international students

You may apply through this webpage approximately 8 weeks before applications close. If it’s possible to apply on-line for this scholarship there will be a link above to the on-line system. If the link is not provided, please download and complete the application form.

Each year Auckland Council may grant one scholarship with an award of NZ 4,000 or two scholarships with an award of NZ 2,000 each.