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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 | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
The S & G Higgs Entrance Scholarship was established in 2020 to support students with learning disabilities that make studying a personal challenge and who have financial need along with life circumstances that present barriers to studying at the University of Otago. This scholarship is specifically for students undertaking first-year undergraduate study.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holders, Australian citizens, 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.