University of Otago Scholarships in New Zealand

Overview

The University of Otago Scholarships in New Zealand provide comprehensive support for students pursuing doctoral and research master's degrees. Recipients gain access to world-class academic instruction, advanced research methods, and an international learning environment at New Zealand's first university.

Benefits

• Doctoral Scholarship Value: NZ$34,128 annual stipend along with a domestic tuition fee waiver for up to 36 months.
• Professional Doctorate Value: NZ$34,128 annual stipend and a tuition fee waiver capped at the domestic rate.
• Master's Scholarship Value: NZ$18,204 stipend plus a tuition fee waiver for one year.
• Funding support for doctoral research and exposure to advanced techniques.

Eligibility

• Open to both domestic and international students.
• Applicants must typically be seeking to attain their first doctoral qualification.
• Candidates who have completed a Master's degree with papers and a thesis of at least 0.75 EFTS are eligible.
• Evaluations consider research potential, academic records, and the recommendation and ranking of the relevant Head of Department.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply through the university's official application portal by completing an application for admission to the relevant qualification. Once the admission application is submitted, an invitation to apply for the scholarship will be issued through the applicant's eVision portal.

Deadline

Applications are rolling and can be submitted at any time throughout the year, with consideration taking place in quarterly rounds held in March, June, September, and November.