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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) |
| 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.
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 Year 13 at a New Zealand school. They must also be intending to enrol or have enrolled for the first time for first-year full-time degree-level undergraduate study at the University of Otago. Involvement in leadership activities and achievement of NCEA Level 2 endorsed with excellence or equivalent is required.