University of Otago 2021-2022 Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for International Students

Scholarships and financial aid bursaries are part of the University of Otago’s commitment to rewarding academic excellence. Applications are invited from eligible students for Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship supporting research and enabling students from all backgrounds to realise their potential.

The Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships recognise academic excellence, diversity, and leadership potential in supporting high-achieving students in their studies.

• Table of Content
• About University of Otago
• University of Otago Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Otago Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Otago Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Otago

The University of Otago, founded in 1869 by an ordinance of the Otago Provincial Council, is New Zealand’s oldest university. The new University was given 100,000 acres of pastoral land as an endowment and authorised to grant degrees in Arts, Medicine, Law and Music. The University opened in July 1871 with a staff of just three Professors, one to teach Classics and English Language and Literature, another having responsibility for Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, and the third to cover Mental and Moral Philosophy and Political Economy. The following year a Professor of Natural Scie... continue reading

University of Otago Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Otago Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship

Interested applicants for University of Otago Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship will receive the following;

• NZ$10,000 for tuition fees

Requirements for University of Otago Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Qualification

Applicants for University of Otago Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships must be;

• International students who are not New Zealand citizens or permanent residents; and
• Who have completed their final year of secondary school overseas or in New Zealand achieving a University Entrance qualification equivalent to NZQA Level 3, or
• A recognised overseas pre-matriculation course equivalent to NZQA Level 4; or
• The University of Otago’s Foundation Year; and are eligible apply for, and are intending to enrol for full-time study in one of the following programmes:
• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
• Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom)
• Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

There is no formal scholarship application process.

Recipients currently studying at high school in New Zealand will be advised of the scholarship in early October. Other recipients, including those abroad, will be advised of the scholarship in their Offer of Place.
Selection of scholarship recipients is at the discretion of the University of Otago.

For more details, visit University of Otago website.