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University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Entrance, Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | Standard accommodation fee in a Residential College (around $20,000) plus tuition fees in First Year. $7,000 towards tuition fees in Second and Third Year (subject to conditions) = >$40,000 |
| Close date | Friday, 15 August 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
Established by the University of Otago Council in 2011 to assist new undergraduate students who have demonstrated outstanding academic potential and leadership capabilities to attend the University of Otago. The scholarship provides a standard accommodation fee in a Residential College (around $20,000) plus tuition fees in First Year, and $7,000 towards tuition fees in Second and Third Year (subject to conditions), totaling approximately $40,000.
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, 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.
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 have:
- Involvement in activities at school, in the community, and/or in sport and cultural pursuits in which leadership has been shown.
- Achieved NCEA Level 2 endorsed with excellence, or equivalent.