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University of Otago DCC Entrance Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Entrance, Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | NZ$15,000 |
| Close date | Friday, 15 August 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka Dunedin City Council | kaunihera a-rohe o Ōtepoti Entrance Scholarship provides financial support to students to undertake undergraduate degree study at the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka. Established in 2025 with funds from the Dunedin City Council, this scholarship is valued at NZ$15,000 and is awarded every three years. The scholarship supports students who are intending to enrol or have enrolled for the first time for first-year (100-level papers), full-time degree-level, undergraduate study.
Entry requirements
Applications 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, New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holders, Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents with domestic fee status;
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 – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.
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.