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University of Otago

University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship

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Any
Disciplines
40000 USD
Grant
New Zealand
Location
15 Aug 2025
Application deadline

About

University of Otago can support you financially if you are admitted to one of its study programmes as an international student.

University of Otago awards scholarships, bursaries, tuition fee reductions and discounts that help you cover existing tuition and living costs. 

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit and need based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

Up to $40,000

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction
  • living expenses
  • accommodation

Description

The University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship was established by the University of Otago Council in 2011 to assist new undergraduate students.

Applicable programmes

Benefits

Standard accommodation fee in a Residential College (around $20,000) plus tuition fees in First Year. $7,000 towards tuition fees in Second and Third Year (subject to conditions) = >$40,000

Eligibility

  • Involvement in activities at school, in the community, and/or in sport and cultural pursuits in which leadership has been shown.
  • Achieved NCEA Level 2 endorsed with excellence, or equivalent.
  • Academic ability; disciplines or subjects relevant to their proposed programme of study at University may be assessed (a minimum of NCEA Level 2 awarded with excellence, or equivalent, is normally required for consideration).
  • Demonstrated leadership potential.
  • Sporting and/or cultural involvement.
  • Contribution to the community.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

New Zealand

Nationality

Any

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

15 Aug 2025

All applications for Entrance Scholarships are done through eVision, the University's student management system.

In order to apply for a scholarship, you will be required to go through the first stages of enrolment at the University of Otago to access the Entrance Scholarship online application.

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