Closing date: 10 December for semester 1 (February) start
30 April for semester 2 (July) start for offshore students
15 August for onshore students
Student type: International students
Level of study:undergraduate
Study area: Any
Scholarship value: NZD$10,000
Description: University of Otago Scholarships 2025-2026 are fully funded scholarships for international students. These scholarships are available for undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees. The University of Otago Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for International Students offers a NZ$10,000 contribution towards tuition fees for eligible undergraduate programs,it celebrates and welcomes international students to the University of Otago, as valued members of our University community and is awarded to support students to pursue their academic goals.
Eligibility:
- International students who are not New Zealand citizens or permanent residents or resident visa holders of New Zealand or Australia*; and
- Have gained university admission through:
- Completion of Year 12 and/or completion of – or in the process of completion of – Year 13 at a New Zealand school, or an equivalent foundation level course at a New Zealand tertiary institution
2. Completion of an internationally recognized qualification in New Zealand or at an overseas high school, such as A Levels, International Baccalaureate, or ATAR; or
3. Meeting other international entrance requirements as outlined on the Otago website; and
- Have not normally completed any previous study at a New Zealand university; and
- Are subject to paying international tuition fees; and
- Are eligible to apply for, and intending to enroll for full-time study in the first year of an eligible programme.
How to apply: apply online