Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
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
Locations
Nationality
Study experience required
Age
Application
Application deadline
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.