The University of Otago – Entrance Scholarship for Sustainability Leaders

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North Dunedin, New Zealand
Fees

Award value

NZ$7,000.00 (US$ 4,176)

Fees

Funding type

Fee waiver/discount

Fees

Deadline

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Fees

Study level

Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

The University of Otago

Number of awards

Not specified

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees

More details on the scholarship

Standard value of NZ$7,000 for one year (exceptional applicants may be offered this scholarship at a higher value and a longer tenure).

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

All types of delivery mode

Selection approach

All eligible students

Study mode

Full Time

Intake year

All intakes

Other criteria

Mature students

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Social Studies and Media

Study level

Undergraduate

Other eligibility requirements

Application for all Entrance Scholarships are normally open to students who meet the requirements of 1.1 or 1.2, and 2. Those who fit within 3 are ineligible.

1.1. Are New Zealand citizens, New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holders, Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents with domestic fee status;

Or

1.2. 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

2. 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 – ?t?kou Whakaihu Waka.

But

3. Those who have studied more than 0.4 EFTs at any University or tertiary institution at degree-level or higher are not normally* eligible.

* Exceptions to 0.4 EFTS or less are considered when all previous university or tertiary level study has been undertaken whilst concurrently enrolled at secondary school.

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Extra curricular achievement

Selection criteria

The selection panel, consisting of the members of the Leaders of Tomorrow selection panel, alongside the Head of the Sustainability Office, or their nominees, shall consider the following factors in awarding the scholarship:

  • Academic ability (a minimum of NCEA Level 2 awarded with merit, or equivalent, is normally required for consideration).
  • Potential and motivation to succeed at university.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential.
  • Commitment to sustainability.

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

All applications for Entrance Scholarships are done through eVision, the University's student management system. In order to apply for a scholarship, you will be required to go through the first stages of enrolment at the University of Otago – ?t?kou Whakaihu Waka to access the Entrance Scholarship online application.

Before going through the application process, it is important to ensure that you are adequately prepared to begin the application. What you will need to prepare for your application is listed on the scholarship application preparation webpage.

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants are advised to complete the Leadership and Extra-curricular activity sections of the scholarship application, providing examples of their involvement with sustainability activities.

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Contact the institution for more details on the application process, eligibility, and any other information about the scholarship and courses offered.

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