POPO Pacific Chemistry Scholarship 2025 at University of Otago

The POPO Pacific Chemistry Scholarship is run through the Pacific Islands Research and Student Support Unit (PIRSSU) at the University of Otago. The scholarship supports Pacific students to prepare for the CHEM 191 Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health paper, as part of Health Sciences First Year (HSFY).

Designed to support Pacific students interested in a career in health, the Pacific Opportunities Programmes at Otago (POPO) Chemistry Scholarship provides access to the CHEM 150 Concepts in Chemistry paper, as well as continuous support through the CHEM 191 paper and HSFY.

• Table of Content
• About University of Otago
• POPO Pacific Chemistry Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of POPO Pacific Chemistry Scholarship
• Requirements for POPO Pacific Chemistry Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for POPO Pacific Chemistry Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

POPO Pacific Chemistry Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of POPO Pacific Chemistry Scholarship

The scholarship provides $2,500

Requirements for POPO Pacific Chemistry Scholarship Qualification

Application for this scholarship is open to all students who are of indigenous Pacific decent and hold either New Zealand citizenship, or a New Zealand Residence Class Visa.

Interview date, Process and Venue for POPO Pacific Chemistry Scholarship

The Pacific Islands Research and Student Support Unit shall consider the following factors in awarding the scholarship:

• Previous secondary school study undertaken.
• Potential and motivation to succeed at university.
• A commitment to pursue Health Science study and a career in health.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Every applicant must:

• Submit the official application form by the specified due date;
• Submit a separate application to enrol in the CHEM 150 paper in Summer School, as well as the Health Sciences First Year programme at the University of Otago.

For more details, visit University of Otago Scholarship webpage