Undergraduate scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships for International Students
For international students who have not previously been admitted to the University of Otago and who are planning to undertake full-time, full-year undergraduate study in 2023.
Scholarship value: NZD$10,000 for tuition fees
Details of Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships for International Students
University of Otago Entrance Scholarships
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. Many of these scholarships are open to international students who have completed completed Years 12 and 13 in a New Zealand school, or the University of Otago Pathway | Te Huarahi programme (or an equivalent foundation course at another New Zealand tertiary institution).
Details of University of Otago Entrance Scholarships
Pathway scholarship for pre-university study
New Frontiers Scholarships
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. Open to students who have completed high school in New Zealand and other countries.
Scholarship value: Up to NZD$4,000 for tuition fees
Details of University of Otago New Frontiers Entrance Scholarship
University of Otago 150th Entrance Scholarships
For students who have demonstrated academic ability and who can show significant financial need or have life circumstances that present barriers to studying at university. Open to international students who have completed Year 12 at a New Zealand high school or are in the process of completing Year 13 at a New Zealand high school or an equivalent foundation level course at a New Zealand tertiary institution.
Scholarship value: NZD$13,000
University of Otago 150th Entrance Scholarships
Postgraduate scholarships
Otago International Excellence Scholarships
For international students commencing selected postgraduate programmes at the University of Otago, studying on campus, online or by distance (subject to programme availability).
Scholarship value: NZD$10,000 for tuition fees for full-time study
Details of Otago International Excellence Scholarships
University of Otago International Master's Research Scholarship
For international students enrolling in a research Master’s programme.
Scholarship value: NZD$16,000 stipend per annum plus a partial tuition fee waiver (capped at the domestic fee rate).
Details of University of Otago International Master's Research Scholarship
University of Otago Coursework Master's Scholarship
For international and domestic students enrolling in a coursework Master’s programme.
Scholarship value: NZD$10,000 for tuition fees
Details of University of Otago Coursework Master's Scholarship
Doctoral scholarships
University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships
For international and domestic students enrolling in a Doctoral programme.
Details of University of Otago Doctoral scholarships
Pathway scholarship
The Foundation Studies Certificate, an entry qualification to enable admission to a New Zealand university, is offered by University of Otago Pathway | Te Huarahi. The following scholarship is available for students enrolling for this qualification.
University of Otago Pathway │ Te Huarahi Scholarship
For international and domestic students enrolling in the Foundation Studies Certificate.
Scholarship value: from NZD$5,000 for tuition fees.
Details of University of Otago Pathway │ Te Huarahi Scholarship
New Zealand Scholarships at the University of Otago
The New Zealand Government provides scholarships to eligible citizens of some developing countries to undertake tertiary level study in New Zealand.
The purpose of the New Zealand scholarships is to enhance the skills, training and knowledge of selected individuals and thereby build capacity to contribute to the sustainable development of key areas in their home country, including the reduction of poverty.
- Details of New Zealand Scholarships (Pacific) – open to candidates from Pacific countries
- Details of New Zealand Scholarships – open to candidates from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean
- Details of New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships – open to candidates from selected Commonwealth countries
External scholarships
New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA)
For students from India. Offered in collaboration with Education New Zealand. Further details on 2021 scholarships to come.
Scholarship value: varies
Details of New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA)
Generation Study Abroad Excellence and Travel Awards (NZUEA)
For Study Abroad students from the USA studying for a semester at the University of Otago. Offered in conjunction with Education New Zealand.
Scholarship value: varies
Details of Generation Study Abroad Excellence and Travel Awards (NZUEA)
GoOverseas – USA Study Abroad
For Study Abroad students from the USA to study at a New Zealand university. Offered in conjunction with GoOverseas.
Scholarship value: varies
Details of GoOverseas – USA Study Abroad
Scholarships database
The University of Otago offers a range of additional scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate international students each year. Scholarships include opportunities for students new to Otago, as well as current Otago students.
