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The University of Otago Richard and Diana Somerville Pacific Entrance Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Entrance, Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | NZ$14,000 with a 1-year tenure |
| Close date | Friday, 15 August 2025 |
| Ethnicities | PasifikaPacific |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Established in 2022 from a generous gifting of funds from Richard and Diana Somerville, this Scholarship supports indigenous Pacific students to undertake first-year undergraduate studies at the University of Otago.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holders, or international students who have completed Year 12 and/or are in the process of completing Year 13 at a New Zealand school. Applicants must also be intending to enrol or have enrolled for the first time for first-year (100-level papers), full-time degree-level, undergraduate study at the University of Otago. Those who have studied more than 0.4 EFTs at any University or tertiary institution at degree-level or higher are not normally eligible, unless all previous study was undertaken while concurrently enrolled at secondary school. Additionally, applicants must be of indigenous Pacific Islands ancestry.