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University of Otago Dr John F Ward Southland Entrance Scholarship

Scholarship details

University of Otago Dr John F Ward Southland Entrance Scholarship
Study levels Entrance
Value Standard value of NZ$10,000 for one year
Close date Friday, 15 August 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The scholarship, established by the University of Otago Council in 2019, supports students who have demonstrated academic ability and who have a disability that makes attending University a challenge. It is made possible by the generous gifting of funds by the 2009-2017 Chancellor, Dr John F Ward. Applications are open to students who attended their high school years in Southland, New Zealand.

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, or an equivalent foundation level course at a New Zealand tertiary institution. Additionally, applicants must be studying with a significant disability of at least six months previous duration, have achieved NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit, or equivalent, and be completing or have completed their final year of secondary schooling in Southland. For more information on the application process, please visit the apply for an entrance scholarship webpage.