Gain the financial support you need to achieve academic success with the help of this wonderful University of Otago’s Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships.

This scheme intends to encourage the best talents from around the world to enrol in an undergraduate humanities degree at the University of Otago.

The University of Otago is a research-led university that holds a good reputation on the international level for excellence. It is home to many leading researchers and offers a broad spectrum of graduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes to more than 20,000 students.

Why study at the University of Otago? When it comes to world-class teaching and student services, the University of Otago is considered as the best place to study in New Zealand. At the university, students can gain a high-quality educational experience, enjoy student services, and take advantage of lots of careers and educational opportunities.

Application Deadline: 30 April 2024

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Otago
• Department: N/A
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Awards: NZ$10,000 for tuition fees
• Number of Awards: N/A
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in New Zealand

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Applications are invited from international students
• Eligible Course or Subjects: This scholarship will be provided for the following courses:
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BCom)
• Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc)
• Eligibility Criteria: To see whether you are eligible for this programme or not, please check out the requirements:
• Must be international students
• Must have completed the final year of secondary school overseas or in New Zealand achieving a University Entrance qualification equivalent to NZQA Level 3, or
• A recognized overseas pre-matriculation course equivalent to NZQA Level 4; or
• The University of Otago’s Foundation Year; and
• Must be intending to enrol for full-time study in one of the following programmes:
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BCom)
• Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc).

How to Apply

• How to Apply: You will automatically receive this award when you are offered a place on an eligible course. There is no need to send an application for this scholarship separately.
• Supporting Documents: All recipients of an undergraduate degree programme should provide the following documents at the time of admission: Pre-qualification degree, copies of academic transcripts, certificates of English language proficiency, a statement, and a copy of passport.
• Admission Requirements: Applicants must have completed:
• A final year of secondary school overseas or in New Zealand achieving a university entrance qualification equivalent to NZQA Level 3, or
• A recognized overseas pre-matriculation course equivalent to NZQA Level 4; or
• The University of Otago’s Foundation Year.
• Language Requirement: The university accepts the following tests for bachelor degree programme:
• Duolingo English Test (DET) with the following scores
• IELTS Indicator test
• TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
• CIE
• GCE A or AS English Language, Literature in English, Language and Literature in English
• GCE AS level General Paper
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

Benefits

This scholarship will grant all successful students with the award of NZ$10,000 to ease up the burden of the tuition fee.

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