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S & G Higgs Entrance Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Entrance |
|---|---|
| Value | NZD $6,000 |
| Close date | Friday, 15 August 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
The S & G Higgs Entrance Scholarship was established in 2020 to support students with learning disabilities who face financial challenges and personal circumstances that hinder their studies at the University of Otago. This scholarship is specifically for first-year undergraduate students.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holders, Australian citizens, or Australian permanent residents with domestic fee status; or international students who have completed Year 12 and/or are in the process of completing Year 13 at a New Zealand school. Additionally, applicants must be studying with a significant disability that has substantial financial implications for their studies and have achieved NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit, or equivalent. For more information on the application process, please visit the apply for an entrance scholarship webpage.