University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship 2026

The University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship assists new undergraduate students who have demonstrated outstanding academic potential and leadership capabilities to attend the University of Otago.

• Table of Content
• About University of Otago
• University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship

• Standard accommodation fee in a Residential College (around $20,000) plus tuition fees in First Year.
• $7,000 towards tuition fees in Second and Third Year (subject to conditions) = >$45,000

Requirements for University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

•  New Zealand citizens, New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holders, Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents with domestic fee status;
  Or
• International students who have completed Year 12 and/or have completed or are in the process of completing Year 13 at a New Zealand school, or an equivalent foundation level course at a New Zealand tertiary institution.
  And
• Are intending to enrol or have enrolled for the first time for first-year (100-level papers), full-time degree-level, undergraduate study at the University of Otago.

In addition to the above eligibility criteria, applicants must have:

• Involvement in activities at school, in the community, and/or in sport and cultural pursuits in which leadership has been shown.
• Achieved NCEA Level 2 endorsed with excellence, or equivalent.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship

The Selection Panel, consisting of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor External Engagement in the chair, the Director of Planning and Funding, the Director of Campus and Collegiate Life Services, the Head of Schools' Liaison, the Manager, Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships, or their nominees, and up to four further nominees of the Scholarships Committee, shall consider the following factors in awarding the scholarships:

• Academic ability; disciplines or subjects relevant to their proposed programme of study at University may be assessed (a minimum of NCEA Level 2 awarded with excellence, or equivalent, is normally required for consideration).
• Demonstrated leadership potential.
• Sporting and/or cultural involvement.
• Contribution to the community.

Check also:
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC 2027
Chevening Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Contact:

• Email [email protected]
• Tel 0800 80 80 98 (callers within New Zealand only); or
• Tel +64 3 479 7000 (callers outside New Zealand)

For more information, kindly visit University of Otago scholarship webpage.