University of Otago Entrance Scholarships
University of Otago Entrance Scholarships are for students who have not previously been admitted to the University of Otago and who are planning to undertake full-time, full year undergraduate study.
Entrance scholarships are a great way to pay for your university study.
What is a scholarship and who can apply?
A scholarship is an award of money to help pay for your university study. Scholarships may cover study fees or residential accommodation expenses.
Scholarships are available for full-time, first-year level undergraduate study.
If you are in a Residential College, you will use your scholarship to help with your costs, or if you have a fees-free first year, you can use your scholarship for your fees in your second year of study.
University of Otago Scholarship Application Preparation
University of Otago Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarships at a glance
| SCHOLARSHIP | NZ DOLLARS (1-TO-3 YEAR TENURE) | OPENING DATE | CLOSING DATE |
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| Academic Excellence | Typically around $35,000 | 1 July | 15 August |
| Leaders of Tomorrow | $6,000* | 1 July | 15 August |
| Māori | $10,000* | 1 July | 15 August |
| Pacific Peoples’ | $10,000* | 1 July | 15 August |
| 150th | $6,000* | 1 July | 15 August |
| Donna-Rose McKay (August applications) | $6,000* | 1 July | 15 August |
| Performance | $16,000** | 1 July | 15 August |
| New Frontiers | $2,500 or $5,000 | 1 July | 4 March |
| Dux | $6,000*** | No application or closing date | |
| Alumni Appeal | $6,000 | Mid-November | 5 December |
| Alumni in America Inc. | $6,000 | Mid-November | 5 December |
| Law Alumni | $6,000 | Mid-November | 5 December |
| 71-73 Alumni | $6,000 | Mid-November | 5 December |
| Callis Trust Performance | $6,000 | Mid-November | 5 December |
| Donna-Rose McKay (December applications) | $6,000 | Mid-November | 5 December |
| Alumni in America Inc. Rugby Performance | $16,000 | By invitation only | |
| Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship | Varies | No application or closing date |
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- Exceptional applicants may be offered this scholarship at a higher value and a longer tenure.
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- Exceptional applicants may be offered this scholarship at a higher value in year one.
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- Value is reduced if held in conjunction with another Otago Entrance Scholarship.
International students
International applicants who have not studied Year 12 and 13 at a New Zealand school or an equivalent foundation level course at a New Zealand tertiary institution are only eligible for the New Frontiers Entrance Scholarship, and application is by invitation only through the International Office.
Further information
To find out more about Entrance Scholarships, please contact us:
Email entrance.scholarships@otago.ac.nz
Tel 0800 80 80 98 (callers within New Zealand only) or
64 3 479 7000 (callers outside New Zealand)