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University of Otago POPO Pathway Scholarship

Scholarship details

University of Otago POPO Pathway Scholarship
Study levels Entrance
Value Standard value of NZ$15,000
Close date Sunday, 9 November 2025
Ethnicities PasifikaPacific
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The Va'a o Tautai – Centre for Pacific Health | POPO Pathway Scholarship was established in 2023 to encourage Pacific students to undertake study in Health Sciences and enable success towards undergraduate degree programmes. Pacific students bring unique cultural perspectives and insights to the field of Health Sciences. Their understanding of cultural norms, values, and practices can contribute to more culturally sensitive and effective healthcare delivery within their communities and others.

Entry requirements

Be of Indigenous Pacific ancestry. Be a New Zealand citizen/resident. Be a current high school leaver (applicants who have been out of school for more than one year will not be considered).