The Navy has established an annual scholarship worth $10,000 for a first year student to attend the University of Canterbury. It is to be called the HMNZS Canterbury Scholarship and will be awarded to anybody who is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident and who has lived in Canterbury for at least 12 months prior to applying for the award. The scholarship will pay the awardee’s fees for a year and the remainder will be given for living expenses. The award coincides with the decommissioning of the frigate HMNZS Canterbury.
The scholarship will be awarded to a candidate with excellent academic performance, evidence of leadership, potential involvement in sport, cultural and/or community activities, and who demonstrates the RNZN values of comradeship, courage and commitment. There is no expectation that the person gaining the award will join the Navy.