Tī Kōuka Entrance Scholarship for Sustainability Leaders
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Entrance, Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | Standard value of NZ$7,000 for one year (exceptional applicants may be offered this scholarship at a higher value and a longer tenure) |
| Close date | Friday, 15 August 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
Established in 2025, this scholarship provides financial support to students with demonstrated leadership in sustainability to undertake undergraduate degree study at the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.
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
- 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 – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.
But
- Those who have studied more than 0.4 EFTs at any University or tertiary institution at degree-level or higher are not normally eligible. Exceptions to 0.4 EFTS or less are considered when all previous university or tertiary level study has been undertaken whilst concurrently enrolled at secondary school.