University of Otago Scholarships for International Students 2024 - 2025

1. Performance Entrance Scholarship

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Scholarship Amount: 6,000 NZD
• Degrees Offered : Bachelor's

Performance Entrance Scholarship is a partially funded scholarship offered to international students.

To be considered for this undergraduate scholarship at University of Otago, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• International students who have finished Year 12 and/or Year 13 at a New Zealand institution
• Enrolling for a full-time Bachelor's degree for the first time at the university
• Elite-level performers for their chosen sport or cultural discipline
• Achievers of NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit (or equivalent)

You can check the full list of requirements listed in the scholarship link above. You will also find the specific steps to submit your application for there.

It’s important to submit your application before the deadline indicated on the scholarship page, as this will provide the selection committee time to consider your application. Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:

• 6,000 NZD for 1 academic year

2. Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Scholarship Amount: 6,000 NZD
• Degrees Offered : Bachelor's

Another undergraduate scholarship for international students worth checking at University of Otago is Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship. This is a partially funded scholarship for undergraduate students who meet the following eligibility requirements:

• International students who have finished Year 12 and/or Year 13 at a New Zealand institution
• Enrolling for a full-time Bachelor's degree for the first time at the university
• Able to demonstrate involvement and leadership in sports, community, or cultural events
• Achievers of NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit (or equivalent)

To get started on your application, check out the list of documents you need to prepare through the scholarship link. Like with other University of Otago scholarships for international students, make sure to prepare and submit your application before the application deadline. The Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship provides successful applicants with the following awards:

• 6,000 NZD for 1 academic year

Although it doesn’t cover the full cost of your study, Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship will be able to lower your study costs and allow you to save your money.

3. Law Alumni Scholarship

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Scholarship Amount: 6,000 NZD
• Degrees Offered : Bachelor's

Next on the list is Law Alumni Scholarship. It is a partially funded undergraduate scholarship at University of Otago that grants funding to international students who meet the following criteria:

• International students who have finished Year 12 and/or Year 13 at a New Zealand institution
• Enrolling for a full-time Bachelor's degree for the first time at the university
• In need of financial assistance
• Achievers of NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit (or equivalent)

Students who receive this undergraduate scholarship don’t need to worry much about finances while studying at University of Otago

Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:

• 6,000 NZD for accommodation fees for 1 academic year

4. Donna-Rose McKay Entrance Scholarship

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Scholarship Amount: 6,000 NZD
• Degrees Offered : Bachelor's

Donna-Rose McKay Entrance Scholarship is a partially funded scholarship offered to international students.

To be considered for this undergraduate scholarship at University of Otago, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• International students who have finished Year 12 and/or Year 13 at a New Zealand institution
• Enrolling for a full-time Bachelor's degree for the first time at the university
• With a significant disability needing substantial financial costs
• Achievers of NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit (or equivalent)

You can check the full list of requirements listed in the scholarship link above. You will also find the specific steps to submit your application for there.

It’s important to submit your application before the deadline indicated on the scholarship page, as this will provide the selection committee time to consider your application. Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:

• 6,000 NZD for accommodation fees for 1 academic year

5. Callis Trust Performance Scholarship

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Scholarship Amount: 6,000 NZD
• Degrees Offered : Bachelor's

Another undergraduate scholarship for international students worth checking at University of Otago is Callis Trust Performance Scholarship. This is a partially funded scholarship for undergraduate students who meet the following eligibility requirements:

• International students who have finished Year 12 and/or Year 13 at a New Zealand institution
• Enrolling for a full-time Bachelor's degree for the first time at the university
• Elite-level performers of their chosen sport or cultural discipline
• Achievers of NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit (or equivalent)

To get started on your application, check out the list of documents you need to prepare through the scholarship link. Like with other University of Otago scholarships for international students, make sure to prepare and submit your application before the application deadline. The Callis Trust Performance Scholarship provides successful applicants with the following awards:

• 6,000 NZD for accommodation fees for 1 academic year

Although it doesn’t cover the full cost of your study, Callis Trust Performance Scholarship will be able to lower your study costs and allow you to save your money.

6. Alumni in America Inc Rugby Performance Entrance Scholarship

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Scholarship Amount: 6,000 NZD
• Degrees Offered : Bachelor's

Next on the list is Alumni in America Inc Rugby Performance Entrance Scholarship. It is a partially funded undergraduate scholarship at University of Otago that grants funding to international students who meet the following criteria:

• International students who have finished Year 12 and/or Year 13 at a New Zealand institution
• Enrolling for a full-time Bachelor's degree for the first time at the university
• Elite-level rugby players
• Achievers of NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit (or equivalent)

Students who receive this undergraduate scholarship don’t need to worry much about finances while studying at University of Otago

Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:

• 6,000 NZD for the first year of study

7. Alumni Appeal Entrance Scholarship

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Scholarship Amount: 6,000 NZD
• Degrees Offered : Bachelor's

Alumni Appeal Entrance Scholarship is a partially funded scholarship offered to international students.

To be considered for this undergraduate scholarship at University of Otago, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• International students who have finished Year 12 and/or Year 13 at a New Zealand institution
• Enrolling for a full-time Bachelor's degree for the first time at the university
• In need of financial assistance
• Achievers of NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit (or equivalent)

You can check the full list of requirements listed in the scholarship link above. You will also find the specific steps to submit your application for there.

It’s important to submit your application before the deadline indicated on the scholarship page, as this will provide the selection committee time to consider your application. Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:

• 6,000 NZD for accommodation fees for 1 academic year

8. Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Degrees Offered : Bachelor's

Another undergraduate scholarship for international students worth checking at University of Otago is Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship. This is a partially funded scholarship for undergraduate students who meet the following eligibility requirements:

• International students who have finished Year 12 and/or Year 13 at a New Zealand institution
• Enrolling for a full-time Bachelor's degree for the first time at the university
• Able to demonstrate involvement in school, community, sports, and cultural events
• Achievers of NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit (or equivalent)

To get started on your application, check out the list of documents you need to prepare through the scholarship link. Like with other University of Otago scholarships for international students, make sure to prepare and submit your application before the application deadline. The Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship provides successful applicants with the following awards:

• Tuition fee waiver capped at the domestic rate for the first year
• Accommodation fee waiver in a university residential college for the first year

Although it doesn’t cover the full cost of your study, Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship will be able to lower your study costs and allow you to save your money.

9. 71 to 73 Alumni Frank Leong Entrance Scholarship

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Scholarship Amount: 14,000 NZD
• Degrees Offered : Bachelor's

Next on the list is 71 to 73 Alumni Frank Leong Entrance Scholarship. It is a partially funded undergraduate scholarship at University of Otago that grants funding to international students who meet the following criteria:

• International students who have finished Year 12 and/or Year 13 at a New Zealand institution
• Enrolling for a full-time Bachelor's degree for the first time at the university
• In need of financial assistance
• Achievers of NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit (or equivalent)

Students who receive this undergraduate scholarship don’t need to worry much about finances while studying at University of Otago

Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:

• 6,000 NZD for accommodation fees for 1 academic year

10. 150th Entrance Scholarships

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Scholarship Amount: 14,000 NZD
• Degrees Offered : Bachelor's

150th Entrance Scholarships is a partially funded scholarship offered to international students.

To be considered for this undergraduate scholarship at University of Otago, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• International students who have finished Year 12 and/or Year 13 at a New Zealand institution
• Enrolling for a full-time Bachelor's degree for the first time at the university
• In need of financial assistance
• Achievers of NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit (or equivalent)

You can check the full list of requirements listed in the scholarship link above. You will also find the specific steps to submit your application for there.

It’s important to submit your application before the deadline indicated on the scholarship page, as this will provide the selection committee time to consider your application. Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:

• 14,000 NZD given for over 2 academic years

11. S and G Higgs Entrance Scholarship

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Scholarship Amount: 6,000 NZD
• Degrees Offered : Bachelor's

Another undergraduate scholarship for international students worth checking at University of Otago is S and G Higgs Entrance Scholarship. This is a partially funded scholarship for undergraduate students who meet the following eligibility requirements:

• International students who have finished Year 12 and/or Year 13 at a New Zealand institution
• Enrolling for a full-time Bachelor's degree for the first time at the university
• With a significant disability that require other financial costs
• Achievers of NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit (or equivalent)

To get started on your application, check out the list of documents you need to prepare through the scholarship link. Like with other University of Otago scholarships for international students, make sure to prepare and submit your application before the application deadline. The S and G Higgs Entrance Scholarship provides successful applicants with the following awards:

• 6,000 NZD for 1 academic year

Although it doesn’t cover the full cost of your study, S and G Higgs Entrance Scholarship will be able to lower your study costs and allow you to save your money.

12. Richard and Diana Somerville Commerce Entrance Scholarship

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Scholarship Amount: 10,000 NZD
• Degrees Offered : Bachelor's

Next on the list is Richard and Diana Somerville Commerce Entrance Scholarship. It is a partially funded undergraduate scholarship at University of Otago that grants funding to international students who meet the following criteria:

• International students who have finished Year 12 and/or Year 13 at a New Zealand institution
• Enrolling for a full-time Bachelor's degree for the first time at the university
• Have studied in a secondary school with a low or high need equity index rating

Students who receive this undergraduate scholarship don’t need to worry much about finances while studying at University of Otago

Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:

• 10,000 NZD for tuition and student services fees for 1 academic year

13. Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for International Students

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Scholarship Amount: 10,000 NZD
• Degrees Offered : Bachelor's

Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for International Students is a partially funded scholarship offered to international students.

To be considered for this undergraduate scholarship at University of Otago, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Subjected to paying "international" fees
• Applying for full-time study programs

You can check the full list of requirements listed in the scholarship link above. You will also find the specific steps to submit your application for there.

It’s important to submit your application before the deadline indicated on the scholarship page, as this will provide the selection committee time to consider your application. Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:

• 10,000 NZD for tuition fees for 1 academic year

1. Special Health Research Scholarship

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• Scholarship Type: Full Funding
• Degrees Offered : PhD

University of Otago also provides financial support to international students in PhD programs through Special Health Research Scholarship. Interested applicants for this fully funded scholarship must meet the following certain eligibility requirements to be considered:

• Undertaking a full-time Doctoral degree for the first time
• Researching a topic related to health

Through Special Health Research Scholarship, PhD students at the University of Otago enjoy the following benefits:

• Stipend of 30,696 NZD per year
• Tuition fees waiver capped at the domestic rate for 36 months

Special Health Research Scholarship is a great scholarship to apply to if you are on a tight budget.

All practical information related to preparing and submitting your application is available at the scholarship link above. Make sure to prepare and send your documents in time for the application deadline.

2. Literature PhD Scholarship

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• Scholarship Type: Full Funding
• Degrees Offered : PhD

As an international student in a graduate program, living abroad can be quite costly if you don’t prepare for your expenses. This is why fully funded scholarships like Literature PhD Scholarship are available at the University of Otago for qualified students.

Literature PhD Scholarship is open to PhD international students who meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Undertaking a Doctoral degree for the first time
• Researching a topic related to literature

University of Otago awards the following scholarship benefits to successful applicants:

• Stipend of 30,696 NZD per year
• Tuition fees waiver capped at the domestic rate for 36 months

Clearly, Literature PhD Scholarship offers some of the best benefits for PhD students at University of Otago.

Make sure to check out the scholarship link for the requirements you need to complete and submit before the deadline.

3. Doctoral Scholarships

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• Scholarship Type: Full Funding
• Degrees Offered : PhD

Doctoral Scholarships is a fully funded scholarship offered to PhD students at University of Otago. Students need to meet the following requirements to be eligible:

• undertaking a Doctoral degree for the first time

Successful applicants are granted the following benefits:

• Stipend of 30,696 NZD per year
• Tuition fees waiver capped at the domestic rate for 36 months

Getting this scholarship will be a big help financially as you pursue your PhD degree at University of Otago.

4. Coursework Master’s Scholarship

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Scholarship Amount: 10,000 NZD
• Degrees Offered : Master's

University of Otago also provides financial support to international students in Master's programs through Coursework Master’s Scholarship. Interested applicants for this partially funded scholarship must meet the following certain eligibility requirements to be considered:

• undertaking a Coursework Master's degree for the first time

Through Coursework Master’s Scholarship, Master's students at the University of Otago enjoy the following benefits:

• 10,000 NZD for tuition fees for 1 academic year

You will still need to shoulder some costs, but getting a Coursework Master’s Scholarship grant will help you fund your studies significantly.

All practical information related to preparing and submitting your application is available at the scholarship link above. Make sure to prepare and send your documents in time for the application deadline.

5. International Master’s Research Scholarship

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Degrees Offered : Master's

As an international student in a graduate program, living abroad can be quite costly if you don’t prepare for your expenses. This is why partially funded scholarships like International Master’s Research Scholarship are available at the University of Otago for qualified students.

International Master’s Research Scholarship is open to Master's international students who meet the following eligibility requirements:

• undertaking a thesis-based Master's degree for the first time

University of Otago awards the following scholarship benefits to successful applicants:

• Stipend of 18,204 NZD per year
• Tuition fee waiver capped at the domestic rate for 1 academic year

Clearly, this scholarship offers very valuable benefits to deserving students.

Make sure to check out the scholarship link for the requirements you need to complete and submit before the deadline.

6. International Excellence Scholarship

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Scholarship Amount: 10,000 NZD
• Degrees Offered : Master's

International Excellence Scholarship is a partially funded scholarship offered to Master's students at University of Otago. Students need to meet the following requirements to be eligible:

• Able to meet the award level for the scholarship
• Subject to paying international tuition fees
• Enrolling in a full-time study program

Successful applicants are granted the following benefits:

• 10,000 NZD for tuition fees for 1 academic year

There are other fees to pay for, but getting this scholarship will still help you financially as an international student at University of Otago.

7. Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships

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• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Scholarship Amount: 10,000 NZD
• Degrees Offered : Master's

University of Otago also provides financial support to international students in Master's programs through Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships. Interested applicants for this partially funded scholarship must meet the following certain eligibility requirements to be considered:

• Taking a full-time study program in one of these areas: Business, Humanities, Sciences and Health Sciences
• Subjected to paying "international" tuition fees

Through Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships, Master's students at the University of Otago enjoy the following benefits:

• 10,000 NZD for tuition fees for 1 academic year.

You will still need to shoulder some costs, but getting a Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships grant will help you fund your studies significantly.

All practical information related to preparing and submitting your application is available at the scholarship link above. Make sure to prepare and send your documents in time for the application deadline.