University of Otago 150th Entrance Scholarships by University of Otago

Brief Description

The University of Otago is honoring its 150th year with the University of Otago 150th Entrance Scholarships. These scholarships aim to support exceptional academic students in their pursuit of higher education.

Host Institution(s)

The University of Otago, located in Dunedin, New Zealand, is the oldest university in the country. It is renowned for its high-quality education and diverse student body.

Level/Field of Study

These scholarships are open to students pursuing undergraduate degrees in any field of study offered at the University of Otago.

Number of Awards

The University of Otago will be awarding Varies entrance scholarships to commemorate its 150th year. These scholarships are highly competitive and prestigious.

Target Group

The University of Otago 150th Entrance Scholarships are available to both domestic and international students. Students must be new to the University of Otago and enrolling in an undergraduate program for the first time.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

Each scholarship is valued at NZ$10,000 (approximately US$6,860) and is to be used towards tuition fees. The scholarship is renewable for up to three years, contingent on the recipient’s academic performance.

Eligibility Criteria

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.
Achieved NCEA Level 2, or equivalent.

1.1 Are New Zealand citizens, New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holder, 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

2 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.
But

3 Applications are not normally open to those who have studied more than 0.4 EFTs at any University or tertiary institution at degree-level or higher.

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.
Specific eligibility criteria for this Scholarship

Significant financial need or life circumstances which present barriers to studying at university.

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Application Instructions

To apply for the University of Otago 150th Entrance Scholarships, students must complete an online application, including a personal statement and academic transcripts. Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete an interview and additional assessments.

Official Website

For more information on the University of Otago 150th Entrance Scholarships and how to apply, visit the official website.