The University of Canterbury (UC) has announced the renewal of its MBA Leaders Scholarship for a further four years, taking it through to 2030. The scholarship now offers access to international opportunities, providing scholars with global perspectives on leadership and innovation.

Scholars will have the chance to partner with institutions such as Stanford University in the United States and Aalto University in Finland. This includes opportunities to undertake studies like Stanford’s renowned Design Thinking paper, fostering international networks, knowledge exchange, and leadership skills.

The scholarship includes:

–The provision of a large portion of the UC MBA course fees –An international experience grant for global learning opportunities –An experiential Outward Bound Courage in Leadership course –One-on-one mentoring with a New Zealand business leader

Launched in 2021, the Gough Family Foundation MBA Leaders Scholarship has supported individuals. Each year, three scholarships are awarded to exceptional candidates enrolled in UC’s MBA programme at Te Kura Umanga at UC Business School.

Recipients are selected based on their leadership potential, character, commercial capability, and commitment to creating a positive impact.