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University of Otago Yarrow South Entrance Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | $5,000 for first year, full-time study at degree level |
| Close date | Friday, 31 October 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Established in 2016 from a generous donation from the Yarrow South Charitable Trust, this Scholarship supports students from King's High School in Dunedin to undertake first-year undergraduate studies at the University of Otago. The value of the scholarship is $5,000 for first year, full-time study at degree level at the University of Otago. The payment of the scholarship will be made in Semester 1 as a $4,000 contribution towards residential college fees or tuition fees. A final payment of $1,000 will be withheld until after 1 December in the year of study whereby the successful applicant must have filed a one-page report with the Vice-Chancellor. This scholarship may be held concurrently with any other University of Otago scholarship valued at $10,000 or less.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be intending to enrol full time for first year undergraduate study in a degree-level programme in the year after application. A scholarship application must normally have been received by the Rector, King's High School, by 31st October. Applicants must have attended King's High School for at least one calendar year and the selection criteria will be based on the following factors: a. Applicants who have made a substantial contribution to the school, whether academic, sporting, cultural or in other fields; or b. Applicants who show outstanding academic ability and would benefit from attending the University of Otago. Please refer to the full regulations for more details.