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University of Otago Māori Entrance Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Entrance, Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | Standard value of $16,000 over two years (exceptional applicants may be offered this scholarship at a higher value) |
| Close date | Friday, 15 August 2025 |
| Ethnicities | Maori |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
Established by the University of Otago in 2005 to celebrate academic excellence and cultural diversity, this scholarship is intended to encourage the progression of Māori into tertiary study. The scholarship provides a standard value of $16,000 over two years, with exceptional applicants potentially receiving a higher value. Recipients may also receive accommodation fee waivers if they choose to stay in a Residential College.
Entry requirements
Application for all Entrance Scholarships are normally open to students who meet the requirements of 1.1 OR 1.2, AND 2. Those who fit within 3 are ineligible. 1.1 Are New Zealand citizens or New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holders; Or 1.2 International students who have completed Year 12 and/or have completed or are in the process of completing Year 13 at a New Zealand school, or an equivalent foundation level course at a New Zealand tertiary institution. And 2 Are 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. But 3 Those who have studied more than 0.4 EFTs at any University or tertiary institution at degree-level or higher are not normally eligible. In addition to the above eligibility criteria, applicants must be: * Of Māori descent. You will be required to verify your ancestry and more information on this process can be found here: Verification of Māori ancestry * Involved in the Māori community or knowledge of taha Māori.