University of Otago International Excellence Scholarships in New Zealand

The University of Otago International Excellence Scholarships welcome, support and recognise the very best international students commencing selected postgraduate programmes.

These merit-based scholarships recognise academic excellence, diversity, and leadership potential in supporting high-achieving students in their studies.

The scholarships are also designed to support those students best placed to make a positive impact on society in their future career.

To be considered for the University of Otago International Excellence Scholarships, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

For Master’s Scholarships

• Be applying for their first Master’s degree.

• Enroll in a thesis-based Master’s program.

• Demonstrate excellent academic performance.

• Meet the admission requirements of the University of Otago.

• Be domestic or international students.

For PhD Scholarships

• Be applying for their first doctoral degree.

• Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and research potential.

• Meet the admission requirements for a PhD program.

• Be domestic or international students.

• NZ$18,204 stipend per annum plus a tuition fee waiver for 1 year capped at NZ$35,000 for Master’s study (excludes student services fee and insurance)

• Doctor of Philosophy: NZ$$30,696 stipend per annum plus a domestic tuition fees waiver  for 36 months (excludes student services fee and insurance)   Professional Doctorates (DClinDent, DMA, DBA, EDd) – NZ$32,544 stipend per annum plus a tuition fee waiver for up to 36 months capped at the domestic rate (excludes student services fee and insurance).

To apply for the University of Otago International Excellence Scholarships, interested and qualified candidates should click the button below to commence their application.