Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Coverage

This partially funded scholarship for international students covers the following:

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

Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Eligibility 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
• Able to demonstrate involvement in school, community, sports, and cultural events
• Achievers of NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit (or equivalent)

Make sure to check out the University of Otago admissions pages and the Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship pages for more information!

Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for University of Otago and Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to University of Otago first before applying for Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship. You can visit the official website found in University of Otago Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

A separate scholarship application is needed for this offer. To apply for Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship, please follow these steps:

1. Complete the scholarship application through the eVision portal.

For more information, please see the Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Scholarship Application Procedure Page .

Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Deadlines

For Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship, you may apply on these dates:

• Scholarship Application Deadline : August 15, 2025

We also recommend visiting the University of Otago Admissions Section for other university deadlines and requirements.

For more information about the admission details of University of Otago, you can visit the following pages:

Bachelor's Admissions Page

Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Page

Want to learn more about University of Otago, Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship page!

Official Scholarship Page

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