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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
NZD$2,500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The POPO Pacific Chemistry Scholarship is run through the Pacific Islands Research and Student Support Unit (PIRSSU) at the University of Otago. The scholarship supports Pacific students to prepare for the CHEM 191 Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health paper, as part of Health Sciences First Year (HSFY).
Designed to support Pacific students interested in a career in health, the Pacific Opportunities Programmes at Otago (POPO) Chemistry Scholarship provides access to the CHEM 150 Concepts in Chemistry paper, as well as continuous support through the CHEM 191 paper and HSFY.
Benefits
The following information applies to this Scholarship, subject to the specific provisions of the offer letter for the recipient:
Standard value of ~$2,500
Standard tenure is one year.
Eligibility
- Application for this scholarship is open to all students who are of indigenous Pacific decent and hold either New Zealand citizenship, or a New Zealand Residence Class Visa.
- To receive the scholarship the recipient must be enrolled in the CHEM 191 Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health paper.
The Pacific Islands Research and Student Support Unit shall consider the following factors in awarding the scholarship:
- Previous secondary school study undertaken.
- Potential and motivation to succeed at university.
- A commitment to pursue Health Science study and a career in health.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Chemistry
Locations
New Zealand
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
30 Nov 2026
Closing date: 15 December for first round considerations.
Every applicant must:
Submit the official application form by the specified due date;
Submit a separate application to enrol in the CHEM 150 paper in Summer School, as well as the Health Sciences First Year programme at the University of Otago.