NZ$10,000.00 (US$ 5,965)
Fee waiver/discount
15 November 2026, 30 April 2027
Postgraduate
The University of Otago
1 per year (avg)
Scholarship value: NZD $10,000 for tuition fees for full-time study.
All International
Applicable to all genders
In Person, Online
Only selective applicants are considered
Full Time
February 2027
Academic excellence
The Vice-Chancellor's International Postgraduate Scholarships welcome, support and recognise talented international students commencing selected full-time postgraduate programmes at the University of Otago.
These merit-based scholarships recognise academic achievement, diversity, and leadership potential and are designed to support international students in their studies.
To be considered for a scholarship, students must:
* Australian citizens, permanent residents and resident visa holders may be eligible for this scholarship if they are residing outside of New Zealand at the time of study, as they would then be subject to paying international fees.
Students are shortlisted based on their
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
A scholarship application is not required. Students will be assessed for a scholarship on application for their programme and recipients will be advised of their scholarship in the Offer of Place.
Selection of scholarship recipients is at the discretion of the University of Otago.
Closing date: 15 November for semester 1, and 30 April for semester 2.
15 November 2026, 30 April 2027
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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