Fund your study with a scholarship, so that you can focus on what matters
Gain the financial support you need to achieve academic success
There are in excess of NZ$18 million worth of scholarships available for students wanting to study at the University of Otago – and for Otago students wishing to study at other institutions around the world.
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University Funded Scholarships
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International Academic Excellence Scholarship
Supports international students coming from overseas with high achieving academic backgrounds to study at the University of Otago.
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Global Scholarships
Supports international students coming from nominated countries and/or those who plan to study specific programmes at the University of Otago.
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International Partnership Scholarship
Supports international students coming to study at the University of Otago through one of our articulation partner agreements.
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Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships
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University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship
Established by the University of Otago Council in 2006 to assist students who have demonstrated all-round ability and who exhibit leadership potential to attend the University of Otago.
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University of Otago 150th Entrance Scholarships
University of Otago 150th Entrance Scholarships
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Lissie Rathbone Scholarship
University of Otago Lissie Rathbone Scholarship
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The University of Otago Richard and Diana Somerville Pacific Entrance Scholarship
The University of Otago Richard and Diana Somerville Pacific Entrance Scholarship supports indigenous Pacific students to undertake first-year undergraduate studies at the University of Otago.
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The University of Otago Richard and Diana Somerville Commerce Entrance Scholarship
The University of Otago Richard and Diana Somerville Commerce Entrance Scholarship supports students who face significant financial and life challenges in attending university to pursue a degree in commerce at the University of Otago.
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University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship
entrance scholarship academic excellence
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University of Otago Performance Entrance Scholarship
to encourage excellence in areas of performance including sport, culture, music and the arts. These scholarships are available to academically-able students with demonstrated high-level ability in their chosen area of performance.
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The University of Otago Graeme and Mary Fogelberg Entrance Scholarship
The University of Otago Graeme and Mary Fogelberg Entrance Scholarship supports students from Wellington College to undertake first-year undergraduate studies at the University of Otago.
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University of Otago Yarrow South Entrance Scholarship
University of Otago Yarrow South Entrance Scholarship
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Elman Poole Southland Boys' High School and Southland Girls' High School Science and Music Scholarships
Elman Poole Southland Boys' High School and Southland Girls' High School Science and Music Scholarships
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University of Otago Dr John F Ward Southland Entrance Scholarship
Scholarship offered to a student from Southland who has demonstrated academic ability and who have a disability that makes attending University a challenge.
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Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for International Students
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for International Students at the University of Otago, living in New Zealand, or studying online or by distance from outside of New Zealand, in 2023 or 2024.
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University of Otago Callis Trust Performance Scholarship
University of Otago Callis Trust Performance Scholarship
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University of Otago Māori Entrance Scholarship
Scholarships
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Westpac Southland Scholarships
Scholarship
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University of Otago Pathway | Te Huarahi Scholarship
Scholarship to support students undertaking the Pathway │ Te Huarahi programme to allow them to gain the confidence, academic skills and knowledge required to succeed in their undergraduate studies at Otago.
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University of Otago 71–73 – Alumni Frank Leong Entrance Scholarship: Freely Received, Freely Give (Matt 10:8)
Entrance scholarship that rewards students who have shown tenacity in their learning.
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James Henry Scholarship
James Henry Scholarship
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Alexander Leith Bagpipe and Drum Scholarship
Alexander Leith Bagpipe and Drum Scholarship
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The University of Otago Survey Worx Auckland Scholarship
The University of Otago Survey Worx Auckland Scholarship supports students who completed secondary school in the Auckland region to undertake undergraduate studies in Surveying at the University of Otago.
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University of Otago Performance Entrance Scholarship special awards
University of Otago Performance Entrance Scholarships - special awards
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Dunedin Symphony Scholarship for Orchestral Performance
Dunedin Symphony Scholarship for orchestral instrumental performance
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University of Otago Alumni Appeal Entrance Scholarship
These University of Otago scholarships are offered to students who have demonstrated academic ability and who can show financial need.
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Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships at the University of Otago
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships at the University of Otago.
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University of Otago Pacific Peoples' Entrance Scholarship
University of Otago Pacific Peoples' Entrance Scholarship
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University of Otago New Frontiers Entrance Scholarship
The University of Otago New Frontiers Entrance Scholarship was established by the University of Otago in 2015 to recognise academic excellence in secondary school study.
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University of Otago General Staff Association Award
University of Otago General Staff Association Award
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University of Otago Alumni in America Inc. Entrance Scholarship
University of Otago Alumni in America Inc. Entrance Scholarship
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University of Otago Law Alumni Scholarship
Entrance scholarships for first-year Law students who have demonstrated academic ability and who can show significant financial need.
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University of Otago Alumni in America Inc. Rugby Performance Entrance Scholarship
University of Otago Alumni in America Inc. Rugby Performance Entrance Scholarship
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University of Otago Ralph & Eve Seelye Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarships
University of Otago Ralph & Eve Seelye Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarships
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Science Horizons Scholarship
Science Horizons Scholarship
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Elman and Alfred Poole Southland Boys' High School and Southland Girls' High School Health Sciences Scholarship
Elman and Alfred Poole Southland Boys' High School and Southland Girls' High School Health Sciences Scholarship
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University of Otago Donna-Rose McKay Entrance Scholarship
University of Otago scholarships offered to students who have demonstrated academic ability and who can show financial need arising from a disability.
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S & G Higgs Entrance Scholarship
S & G Higgs Entrance Scholarship offered to a support a student with a learning disability and have financial need and life/personal circumstances which present barriers to studying at the University of Otago.
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The Salvation Army Marie Fitness Endowment Scholarship
The Salvation Army Marie Fitness Endowment Scholarship
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
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University of Otago Dux Scholarship
University of Otago Dux Scholarship
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Kraft Heinz Food Science Scholarship
$1,000 per year for up to 3 years for an entrance student studying Food Science at the University of Otago
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Elman and Alfred Poole Southland Boys' High School and Southland Girls' High School Science Scholarships
Elman and Alfred Poole Southland Boys' High School and Southland Girls' High School Science Scholarships
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N G Stewart Scholarship
N G Stewart Scholarship
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The University of Otago Ralph Moir Memorial Entrance Scholarship
The University of Otago Ralph Moir Memorial Entrance Scholarship supports students who face financial and life challenges in attending university to pursue a Bachelor of Surveying at the University of Otago.
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POPO Pacific Chemistry Scholarship
The POPO Pacific Chemistry Scholarship supports Pacific students to prepare for the CHEM191 paper, as part of Health Sciences First Year (HSFY) at the University of Otago.
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The University of Otago Fofoa Accommodation Award
The University of Otago Fofoa Accommodation Award provides indigenous Pacific first-year students with guaranteed accommodation in a University Flat, which is financially subsidised, along with academic and pastoral support.
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POPO Pacific Physics Scholarship
The POPO Pacific Physics Scholarship supports Pacific students to prepare for the PHSI191 paper, as part of Health Sciences First Year (HSFY) at the University of Otago.
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University of Otago Pathway │POPO Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship to support students undertaking the Pathway │ Te Huarahi programme to allow them to gain the confidence, academic skills and knowledge required to succeed in their undergraduate studies at Otago.
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The University of Otago Anne Doolin (nee Scanlan) Bachelor of Oral Health Entrance Scholarship
This Scholarship supports students to pursue a Bachelor of Oral Health degree at the University of Otago. It was established in 2023 from a generous gifting of funds from Gerard Doolin, in the memory of his mother, Anne Teresa Doolin (nee Scanlan).
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International Academic Excellence Scholarship
Supports international students coming from overseas with high achieving academic backgrounds to study at the University of Otago.
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Global Scholarships
Supports international students coming from nominated countries and/or those who plan to study specific programmes at the University of Otago.
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International Partnership Scholarship
Supports international students coming to study at the University of Otago through one of our articulation partner agreements.
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Undergraduate Continuing Scholarships
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Philip Neill Memorial Prize in Music
Philip Neill Memorial Prize in Music
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Philip Ashton Smithells Memorial Scholarship
Philip Ashton Smithells Memorial Scholarship
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New Zealand Medical Women's Association Elective Scholarship
New Zealand Medical Women's Assocaition Elective Scholarship
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The Sophia McMillan Crestani Memorial University Scholarship
The Sophia McMillan Crestani Memorial University Scholarship for a second-year female student studying any discipline.
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James Renfrew White Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) Scholarship
James Renfrew White Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) Scholarship
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Lumino – Bachelor of Oral Health Scholarship
Lumino – Bachelor of Oral Health Scholarship
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Dr Emily Hancock Siedeberg Scholarship
Dr Emily Hancock Siedeberg Scholarship
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Chris Burks Memorial Bursary
Chris Burks Memorial Bursary
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Alexander Leith Bagpipe and Drum Scholarship
Alexander Leith Bagpipe and Drum Scholarship
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Jolene Patuawa-Tuilave Māori Leadership in Law Scholarship
The Jolene Patuawa-Tuilave Māori Leadership in Law Scholarship
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Dunedin Symphony Scholarship for Orchestral Performance
Dunedin Symphony Scholarship for orchestral instrumental performance
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Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships at the University of Otago
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships at the University of Otago.
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Freemasons Scholarships
Scholarship funding to support students who contribute to their community.
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Bee Nilson Award
The Bee Nilson Award provides funds to support final year honours or paper year master's students studying Human Nutrition, Food Science or Consumer Food Science at the University of Otago.
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Total Surveying Solutions (TSS) Leadership Scholarship
Total Surveying Solutions (TSS) Leadership Scholarship
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David A Grant Memorial Scholarships in Scottish Piping and Scottish Drumming
David A Grant Memorial Scholarships in Scottish Piping and Scottish Drumming
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E Rewa Begg Scholarship
E Rewa Begg Scholarship
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The Newick and Springford Scholarship
The Newick and Springford Scholarship
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University of Otago Scholarships, Prestige and Named Prestige Scholarships (awarded for 300-Level academic achievement)
University of Otago Scholarships, Prestige and Named Prestige Scholarships (awarded for 300-Level academic achievement)
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Energy Education Trust NZ Undergraduate/Honours Scholarship
Energy Scholarship
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The Class of 1979 Undergraduate Medical Scholarship
The Class of 1979 Undergraduate Medical Scholarship
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Philippa Sweetman Scholarship
Philippa Sweetman Scholarship
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The Salvation Army Marie Fitness Endowment Scholarship
The Salvation Army Marie Fitness Endowment Scholarship
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The Sophia Michelle McMillan Crestani Memorial Scholarship
The Sophia Michelle McMillan Crestani Memorial Scholarship for female 2nd year Mathematics students.
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University of Otago Study Grants for Māori and Pacific Island Students
University of Otago Study Grants for Māori and Indigenous Pacific Island Students
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Donald Scott Memorial Scholarship in Freshwater Ecology
Donald Scott Memorial Scholarship in Freshwater Ecology
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The Miles and Jillian Hursthouse Scholarship
The Miles and Jillian Hursthouse Scholarship
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The Barbara Heslop Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is to assist students to undertake one year research degrees - BMedSc(Hons) for medical students, BSc(Hons) or BBiomedSc(Hons) - in the disciplines of Pathology or Immunology
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N G Stewart Scholarship
N G Stewart Scholarship
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The Elizabeth Jean Trotter Undergraduate (300-level) Scholarship in Biomedical Sciences
The Elizabeth Jean Trotter Undergraduate (300-level) Scholarship in Biomedical Sciences
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University of Otago RJH Daughters of Refugees Fanny Evans Scholarship
University of Otago RJH Daughters of Refugees Fanny Evans Scholarship
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Campbell-White Scholarship
Campbell-White Scholarship
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SIX60 Scholarship
The SIX60 Scholarship is offered to students with an interest in music and performing arts by the University of Otago in partnership with the band SIX60.
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Stewart Petrie Diversity and Equity Scholarship in Surveying and Spatial
Stewart Petrie Diversity and Equity Scholarship in Surveying and Spatial provides an opportunity for a student entering their third year of Surveying studies to have their third-year course fees covered.
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Dr E. C. Grant and Mrs H. M. Grant Memorial Medical Scholarship
$8,000 per annum for four years to support MB ChB students from the second year onwards.
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Dr Nancy Butt Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to assist students entering the second year of the course leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with clear ability but who, without adequate financial means, would otherwise find it difficult to complete the medical course.
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Awhina Scholarship
$5,000 to support a female Māori or Pacific Student enrolled in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) undergraduate medical qualification at the University of Otago.
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The Bishara Scholarship in Neurology
$5,000 to assist students undertaking the one-year research degree Bachelor of Medical Sciences with Honours (BMedSc(Hons)). Its objective is to promote further research into the field of neurology with an emphasis on epilepsy.
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James Hodge Maurice and Phyllis Paykel Scholarships in Medical and Health Sciences
$7,500 to assist students undertaking an Honours degree in Medical and Health Sciences.
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Northland Pharmacist Pathway Scholarship
$3,000 for accommodation and travel allowances to bring four third year pharmacy students to the Bay of Islands for placements in rural community pharmacy practices.
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The Professor John Steele Honours Scholarship in Musicology
$3,000 to support students of musicology and academic research in preparation for the writing of a MUSI490 dissertation.
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Phyllis Paykel Memorial Scholarship
$8,500 to assist students enrolled for the degree of Bachelor of Medical Science (Hons).
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Robert James Jenkins Memorial Award
$1,200 to assist students enrolled for the fifth or sixth year of the course leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Otago who are experiencing financial hardship.
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Tassell Scholarship
$8,000 to assist a BMedSc(Hons) student or a postgraduate student undertaking cancer research for a postgraduate qualification.
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Women's Doctors' Fund Scholarship
The scholarship is available to a female student who is a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand permanent resident in their 3rd year of study towards the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Otago.
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John M. Stewart Scholarship
Tuition fee rebate for students enrolling in the second, third, fourth, or fifth year of undergraduate study towards a Health Sciences Professional Programme.
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John Edwards Scholarship
$4,500 for BDS(Hons) students undertaking a dissertation or research project related to oral and maxillofacial surgery.
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Taught Postgraduate Scholarships
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School of Biomedical Sciences Pacific Peoples’ Postgraduate Scholarship
School of Biomedical Sciences Pacific Peoples’ Postgraduate Scholarship
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Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship for Postgraduate Students at the University of Otago, living in New Zealand, or studying online or by distance from outside of New Zealand in 2024.
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School of Biomedical Sciences Māori Postgraduate Scholarship
School of Biomedical Sciences Māori Postgraduate Scholarship
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Neville Bain Travel Award
The Neville Bain Travel Award supports research travel by MBA students at the University of Otago.
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Joan Mary Anderson Award in Plant Biochemistry
$6,000 for a student who is undertaking a 400-level plant biochemistry project in the Department of Biochemistry.
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University of Otago Coursework Master's Scholarship
Coursework Master's Scholarship
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The Isaac Conservation Scholarship
The Isaac Conservation Scholarship
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The Tā Mason Durie Pae Ora Masters Scholarship
$15,000 tuition fee rebate for Māori Master's student working in Māori Health sector.
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Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships at the University of Otago
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships at the University of Otago.
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The Elizabeth Jean Trotter 400-level Scholarship in Biomedical Sciences
The Elizabeth Jean Trotter 400-level Scholarship in Biomedical Sciences
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The Marks’ Ecology Award
The Marks’ Ecology Award was created to support promising University of Otago students undertaking Ecology research.
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Freemasons Scholarships
Scholarship funding to support students who contribute to their community.
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Bee Nilson Award
The Bee Nilson Award provides funds to support final year honours or paper year master's students studying Human Nutrition, Food Science or Consumer Food Science at the University of Otago.
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The Joan, Arthur & Helen Thacker Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate Scholarship
The Joan, Arthur & Helen Thacker Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate Scholarship
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Fulbright Scholarships
Fulbright Scholarships
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University of Otago Postgraduate Scholarship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
University of Otago Postgraduate Scholarship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Alan Musgrave Scholarship in Philosophy
The Alan Musgrave Master’s Scholarship in Philosophy provides support for high calibre international students to study towards a Master’s degree in Philosophy at the University of Otago.
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The Stanley Paris OMT Scholarships - Postgraduate and PhD
Established in 2019 by the University Otago, from a generous donation by Drs Stanley and Catherine Paris, these scholarships are named after Stanley G Paris and Stanley V Paris, father and son graduates of the School of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago.
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Otago Council Postgraduate Scholarship in Commerce
$3,000 fee rebate to support master's degree students in coursework-only commerce programmes.
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Maria Marsh Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship in Mental Health
$10,000 to support postgraduate study or research in the field of mental health, particularly bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
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Graduate Women Otago Centenary Award (Māori)
$3,000 to support female Māori master's students whose financial or personal circumstances make it difficult to continue studying.
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Graduate Women Otago Centenary Award (Pacific)
$3,000 to support female Pacific master's students whose financial or personal circumstances make it difficult to continue studying.
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The Professor John Steele Master's Scholarship in Musicology
$5,000 to support students of musicology and academic research of music in preparation for completing either a Master of Arts or Master of Music.
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Tassell Scholarship
$8,000 to assist a BMedSc(Hons) student or a postgraduate student undertaking cancer research for a postgraduate qualification.
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Thesis Master's Scholarships
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Bruggeman Postgraduate Scholarship in Classics
Bruggeman Postgraduate Scholarship in Classics
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Energy Education Trust NZ Masters Scholarship
Energy Scholarship
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University of Otago Master's Research Scholarship
University of Otago Master's Research Scholarship
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Elizabeth Jean Trotter Postgraduate Research Travelling Scholarship in Biomedical Sciences
Elizabeth Jean Trotter Postgraduate Research Travelling Scholarship in Biomedical Sciences
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Duffus Lubecki Postgraduate Scholarship in Applied Science
Duffus Lubecki Postgraduate Scholarship in Applied Science
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Waddell Smith Postgraduate Scholarship
Waddell Smith Postgraduate Scholarship
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The Robinson Dorsey Postgraduate Scholarship
The Robinson Dorsey Postgraduate Scholarship
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Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes scholarship
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David Renfrew White Postgraduate Scholarship in Education
David Renfrew White Postgraduate Scholarship in Education
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The Isaac Conservation Scholarship
The Isaac Conservation Scholarship
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University of Otago Māori Master's Research Scholarship
University of Otago Māori Master's Research Scholarship
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The Tā Mason Durie Pae Ora Masters Scholarship
$15,000 tuition fee rebate for Māori Master's student working in Māori Health sector.
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Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships at the University of Otago
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships at the University of Otago.
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John Edmond Postgraduate Scholarship for Industrial Research in Chemistry
John Edmond Postgraduate Scholarship for Industrial R
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The Marks’ Ecology Award
The Marks’ Ecology Award was created to support promising University of Otago students undertaking Ecology research.
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Freemasons Scholarships
Scholarship funding to support students who contribute to their community.
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Macandrew-Stout Postgraduate Scholarship in Economics
Macandrew-Stout Postgraduate Scholarship in Economics
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The Eamon Cleary Trust Postgraduate Study Scholarship
Eamon Cleary Trust Postgraduate Study Scholarship
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Senior Smeaton Scholarship in Experimental Science
Senior Smeaton Scholarship in Experimental Science
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Patricia Pratt Scholarships in Musical Performance
Patricia Pratt Scholarships in Musical Performance
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James Park Scholarship in Geology
James Park Scholarship in Geology
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Noni Wright Postgraduate Scholarship in Theatre Studies
Noni Wright Postgraduate Scholarship in Theatre Studies
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The Joan, Arthur & Helen Thacker Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate Scholarship
The Joan, Arthur & Helen Thacker Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate Scholarship
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University of Otago Pacific Islands Master's Research Scholarship
University of Otago Pacific Islands Master's Research Scholarship
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Fulbright Scholarships
Fulbright Scholarships
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The U3A Dunedin 150th Postgraduate Award
Established in 2019 by the University of Otago from a generous donation by the U3A Dunedin Charitable Trust, the U3A Dunedin 150th Postgraduate Award was created to support mature postgraduate research students at University of Otago with research or travel-related costs.
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Bamforth Postgraduate Scholarship
Bamforth Postgraduate Scholarship
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HOPE Foundation Scholarship
$6,000 to support postgraduate students undertaking research into ageing and its effects on individuals and society.
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Fanny Evans Postgraduate Scholarship for Women
Fanny Evans Postgraduate Scholarship for Women
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University of Otago International Master's Research Scholarship
University of Otago International Master's Research Scholarship
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Daniel Taylor Senior Scholarship in Philosophy
Daniel Taylor Senior Scholarship in Philosophy
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Diane Campbell-Hunt Memorial Award
$1,000 to support research on any topic that helps foster the conservation of New Zealand’s plants and animals and the communities they form, and to have the research communicated to a general audience.
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Alan Musgrave Scholarship in Philosophy
The Alan Musgrave Master’s Scholarship in Philosophy provides support for high calibre international students to study towards a Master’s degree in Philosophy at the University of Otago.
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Bruggeman Postgraduate Scholarship in Classics
Bruggeman Postgraduate Scholarship in Classics
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Maria Marsh Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship in Mental Health
$10,000 to support postgraduate study or research in the field of mental health, particularly bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
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Graduate Women Otago Centenary Award (Māori)
$3,000 to support female Māori master's students whose financial or personal circumstances make it difficult to continue studying.
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Graduate Women Otago Centenary Award (Pacific)
$3,000 to support female Pacific master's students whose financial or personal circumstances make it difficult to continue studying.
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The Professor John Steele Master's Scholarship in Musicology
$5,000 to support students of musicology and academic research of music in preparation for completing either a Master of Arts or Master of Music.
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Tassell Scholarship
$8,000 to assist a BMedSc(Hons) student or a postgraduate student undertaking cancer research for a postgraduate qualification.
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Doctoral (including PhD) Scholarships
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Bruggeman Postgraduate Scholarship in Classics
Bruggeman Postgraduate Scholarship in Classics
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Postgraduate Tassell Scholarship in Cancer Research
Cancer, Research, Scholarship, Tution, Fee, Waiver, Stipend, Funds, PhD, Medicine, Lindsay, Hesketh, Tassell
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Douglass D Crombie Award in Physics
Douglass D Crombie Award in Physics
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Dr Sulaiman Daud 125th Jubilee Postgraduate Scholarship
Dr Sulaiman Daud 125th Jubilee Postgraduate Scholarship
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University of Otago China Scholarship Council Doctoral Scholarship
University of Otago China Scholarship Council Doctoral Scholarships
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Elizabeth Jean Trotter Postgraduate Research Travelling Scholarship in Biomedical Sciences
Elizabeth Jean Trotter Postgraduate Research Travelling Scholarship in Biomedical Sciences
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University of Otago Doctorate in Medical Education Scholarship
University of Otago Doctorate in Medical Education Scholarship
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Waddell Smith Postgraduate Scholarship
Waddell Smith Postgraduate Scholarship
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The Robinson Dorsey Postgraduate Scholarship
The Robinson Dorsey Postgraduate Scholarship
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Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes scholarship
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Brenda Shore Award for Women
Brenda Shore Award for Women
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Elman Poole Travelling Scholarship
Elman Poole Travelling Scholarship
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Angus Ross Travel Scholarship in History
Angus Ross Travel Scholarship in History
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University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship
University, Otago, Scholarship, PhD, Doctoral, Study, Stipend, Tuition, Fee, Waiver,
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Helen Rosa Thacker Scholarship in Neurological Research
Helen Rosa Thacker Scholarship in Neurological Research
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University of Otago City of Literature PhD Scholarship
University of Otago City of Literature PhD Scholarship
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Gilbert M Tothill Scholarship in Psychological Medicine
Gilbert M Tothill Scholarship in Psychological Medicine
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Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships at the University of Otago
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships at the University of Otago.
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The Marks’ Ecology Award
The Marks’ Ecology Award was created to support promising University of Otago students undertaking Ecology research.
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Nga Pae O Te Maramatanga Doctoral Scholarships
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Freemasons Scholarships
Scholarship funding to support students who contribute to their community.
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Macandrew-Stout Postgraduate Scholarship in Economics
Macandrew-Stout Postgraduate Scholarship in Economics
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The Eamon Cleary Trust Postgraduate Study Scholarship
Eamon Cleary Trust Postgraduate Study Scholarship
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Senior Smeaton Scholarship in Experimental Science
Senior Smeaton Scholarship in Experimental Science
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Patricia Pratt Scholarships in Musical Performance
Patricia Pratt Scholarships in Musical Performance
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James Park Scholarship in Geology
James Park Scholarship in Geology
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Noni Wright Postgraduate Scholarship in Theatre Studies
Noni Wright Postgraduate Scholarship in Theatre Studies
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The Joan, Arthur & Helen Thacker Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate Scholarship
The Joan, Arthur & Helen Thacker Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate Scholarship
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Brooker Travel Doctoral Travel Scholarships
Brooker Travel and helloworld Doctoral Travel Scholarships
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University of Otago Māori Doctoral Scholarship
PhD, Doctoral, Maori, Scholarship, Postgradaute, Funding, Stipend, Tution, Fee, Waiver
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Fulbright Scholarships
Fulbright Scholarships
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The U3A Dunedin 150th Postgraduate Award
Established in 2019 by the University of Otago from a generous donation by the U3A Dunedin Charitable Trust, the U3A Dunedin 150th Postgraduate Award was created to support mature postgraduate research students at University of Otago with research or travel-related costs.
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University of Otago Special Health Research Scholarship
University of Otago Special Health Research Scholarship
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Alliance Group Postgraduate Scholarship
alliance postgraduate scholarship
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Bamforth Postgraduate Scholarship
Bamforth Postgraduate Scholarship
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University of Otago Postgraduate Scholarship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
University of Otago Postgraduate Scholarship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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HOPE Foundation Scholarship
$6,000 to support postgraduate students undertaking research into ageing and its effects on individuals and society.
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University of Otago Academic General Practitioner Registrar PhD Scholarship
University, Otago, Academic, General, Practitioner, Registrar, PhD, Scholarship
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Fanny Evans Postgraduate Scholarship for Women
Fanny Evans Postgraduate Scholarship for Women
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University of Otago Pacific Island Doctoral Scholarship
Pacific, Island, PhD, Doctoral, Scholarship, Stipend, Tuition, Fee, Waiver, Funds,
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The Dr Stella Cullington Postgraduate Scholarship in Ophthalmology
Scholarship for Postgraduate students in Ophthalmology
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Diane Campbell-Hunt Memorial Award
$1,000 to support research on any topic that helps foster the conservation of New Zealand’s plants and animals and the communities they form, and to have the research communicated to a general audience.
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Bruggeman Postgraduate Scholarship in Classics
Bruggeman Postgraduate Scholarship in Classics
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The Stanley Paris OMT Scholarships - Postgraduate and PhD
Established in 2019 by the University Otago, from a generous donation by Drs Stanley and Catherine Paris, these scholarships are named after Stanley G Paris and Stanley V Paris, father and son graduates of the School of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago.
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Maria Marsh Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship in Mental Health
$10,000 to support postgraduate study or research in the field of mental health, particularly bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
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The Professor John Steele Doctoral Scholarship in Musicology
$5,000 to support students of musicology and academic research of music in preparation for the writing of a PhD or DMA thesis.
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Tassell Scholarship
$8,000 to assist a BMedSc(Hons) student or a postgraduate student undertaking cancer research for a postgraduate qualification.
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Travel Funding Scholarships
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New Zealand Medical Women's Association Elective Scholarship
New Zealand Medical Women's Assocaition Elective Scholarship
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Elizabeth Jean Trotter Postgraduate Research Travelling Scholarship in Biomedical Sciences
Elizabeth Jean Trotter Postgraduate Research Travelling Scholarship in Biomedical Sciences
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Brenda Shore Award for Women
Brenda Shore Award for Women
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Elman Poole Travelling Scholarship
Elman Poole Travelling Scholarship
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Angus Ross Travel Scholarship in History
Angus Ross Travel Scholarship in History
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The Eamon Cleary Trust Postgraduate Travel Award
The Eamon Cleary Trust Postgraduate Travel Award
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The Eamon Cleary Trust Postgraduate Study Scholarship
Eamon Cleary Trust Postgraduate Study Scholarship
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Brooker Travel Doctoral Travel Scholarships
Brooker Travel and helloworld Doctoral Travel Scholarships
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The U3A Dunedin 150th Postgraduate Award
Established in 2019 by the University of Otago from a generous donation by the U3A Dunedin Charitable Trust, the U3A Dunedin 150th Postgraduate Award was created to support mature postgraduate research students at University of Otago with research or travel-related costs.
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Ida G. White Travelling Scholarship
Ida G. White Travelling Scholarship for University of Otago Music performance graduates.
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Tassell Scholarship
$8,000 to assist a BMedSc(Hons) student or a postgraduate student undertaking cancer research for a postgraduate qualification.
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Research Costs Scholarships
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Brenda Shore Award for Women
Brenda Shore Award for Women
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Elman Poole Travelling Scholarship
Elman Poole Travelling Scholarship
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The Eamon Cleary Trust Postgraduate Study Scholarship
Eamon Cleary Trust Postgraduate Study Scholarship
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The U3A Dunedin 150th Postgraduate Award
Established in 2019 by the University of Otago from a generous donation by the U3A Dunedin Charitable Trust, the U3A Dunedin 150th Postgraduate Award was created to support mature postgraduate research students at University of Otago with research or travel-related costs.
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Tassell Scholarship
$8,000 to assist a BMedSc(Hons) student or a postgraduate student undertaking cancer research for a postgraduate qualification.
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Conference Funding Scholarships
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Elizabeth Jean Trotter Postgraduate Research Travelling Scholarship in Biomedical Sciences
Elizabeth Jean Trotter Postgraduate Research Travelling Scholarship in Biomedical Sciences
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Brenda Shore Award for Women
Brenda Shore Award for Women
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The Marks’ Ecology Award
The Marks’ Ecology Award was created to support promising University of Otago students undertaking Ecology research.
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Brooker Travel Doctoral Travel Scholarships
Brooker Travel and helloworld Doctoral Travel Scholarships
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Tassell Scholarship
$8,000 to assist a BMedSc(Hons) student or a postgraduate student undertaking cancer research for a postgraduate qualification.
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Study beyond Otago Scholarships
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Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes scholarship
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Patricia Pratt Scholarships in Musical Performance
Patricia Pratt Scholarships in Musical Performance
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Fulbright Scholarships
Fulbright Scholarships
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Dr J. F. Hare Music Scholarship
Dr J. F. Hare Music Scholarship
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Tassell Scholarship
$8,000 to assist a BMedSc(Hons) student or a postgraduate student undertaking cancer research for a postgraduate qualification.
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Other Scholarships
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Doctoral scholarships
Undertake a PhD or doctorate, secure in the knowledge you have the funding to complete your qualification. Applications for doctoral scholarships should usually occur when applying for admission, although in some cases it is possible to apply for a scholarship after admission.
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Master's scholarships
Choose the right scholarship for your degree. Embark on your research or coursework Masters’ degree, secure in the knowledge you have the funding covered.
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SIX60 Scholarship recipients
The inaugural SIX60 Scholarship recipients 2022
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Entrance Scholarships
Apply for a University of Otago Entrance scholarship. These scholarships are for students who have not previously been admitted to the University of Otago and who are planning to undertake undergraduate study in 2017.
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External scholarships
Discover some of the externally administered scholarships that are available.
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Postgraduate publishing bursaries
Gain the financial support you need to complete papers for submission to academic journals from your Doctorate or Master’s thesis, during the examination period. Find out more about publishing bursaries by reading our comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions below
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The Sir Murray F. Brennan Scholarship in Rowing
The Sir Murray F. Brennan Scholarship in Rowing
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FAQs about Scholarships
Answers to many of your scholarships-related questions can be found below. If you have a question that is not on this list, please contact us on scholarships@otago.ac.nz.
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Zonta Club of Metropolitan Dunedin STEM Scholarship
Zonta Club of Metropolitan Dunedin STEM Scholarship
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Undergraduate scholarships
Apply for a scholarship and gain the financial support you need to complete your undergraduate degree. The University of Otago has a range of scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, and grants for undergraduate students who are committed to academic excellence.
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Dr Andrew Greer Excellence in Māori Health Research Scholarship
Dr Andrew Greer Excellence in Māori Health Research Scholarship
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Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for International Students – New Zealand
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for International Students – New Zealand
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University of Otago Research Master's Scholarships - Domestic
University of Otago Research Master's Scholarships - Domestic
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University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships - International
University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships - International
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Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculator for Scholarship Purposes
This Grade Point Average (GPA) calculator has been designed for use by applicants for the University of Otago's Postgraduate Scholarships and Awards.
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Payment forms for University of Otago Scholarships
University of Otago Scholarship payment forms
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Assessing International Grades for Postgraduate Scholarships
Assessing International Grades for Otago Postgradate Scholarships
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Fulbright New Zealand Campus Adviser
Scholarships
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