Best Coverage
NZD~$35,000 (comprising first year accommodation and tuition scholarships in year 2 and year 3)
Total Awards
10 scholarships
Eligible Levels
Degree, Diploma, Foundation, Masters, PhD
Types
Merit, Industry, Regional
Available Scholarships at University of Otago
10 scholarships found — click any card for details
University of Otago International Academic Excellence Scholarships
Fee Waiver
NZD~$35,000 (comprising first year accommodation and tuition scholarships in year 2 and year 3)
Eligibility Requirements
High achieving international students who have studied overseas.
For high achieving international students who have studied overseas and will be commencing a full-time Bachelor degree at Otago.
University of Otago Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships
Fee Waiver
NZD $10,000 to ~$45,000
Eligibility Requirements
International and domestic students studying in New Zealand high schools or in a New Zealand-based foundation programme.
For students commencing full-time Bachelor degree studies.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for International Students
Fee Waiver
NZD$10,000 for tuition fees
Eligibility Requirements
For new international Bachelor degree students commencing full-time undergraduate study.
For new international Bachelor degree students commencing full-time undergraduate study.
University of Otago International Partnership Scholarship
Fee Waiver
NZD $10,000
Eligibility Requirements
Applying into a degree programme through an established partner articulation agreement (e.g. 2+2, credit recognition). Must be undertaking a minimum of four semesters of study at Otago.
Applicable to international students applying into a degree programme through an established partner articulation agreement.
University of Otago Global Scholarships
Fee Waiver
NZD $15,000
Eligibility Requirements
Hold a passport from Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam.
For new international Bachelor degree students commencing full-time undergraduate study.
University of Otago Coursework Master's Scholarship
Fee Waiver
NZD$10,000 for tuition fees
Eligibility Requirements
For international and domestic students enrolling in a coursework Master's programme (excludes MBA).
For international and domestic students enrolling in a coursework Master's programme.
University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships
Fee Waiver
NZ$33,624 stipend per annum plus a domestic tuition fees waiver for 36 months.
Eligibility Requirements
For international and domestic students enrolling in a Doctoral programme.
For international and domestic students enrolling in a Doctoral programme.
University of Otago International Master's Research Scholarship
Fee Waiver
NZ$18,204 stipend per annum plus a tuition fee waiver for 1 year capped at NZ$35,000 for Master's study.
Eligibility Requirements
For international students enrolling in a research Master's programme.
For international students enrolling in a research Master's programme.
Vice-Chancellor's International Postgraduate Scholarships
Fee Waiver
NZD$10,000 for tuition fees
Eligibility Requirements
For international students commencing selected postgraduate programmes (Master coursework degrees or postgraduate coursework diplomas) at the University of Otago, studying full-time, course duration of at least two semesters, either on campus or by distance learning in 2026 (excludes MBA and Science Communication).
For international students commencing selected postgraduate programmes.
Important Notes
Scholarship deadlines vary by intake. Apply early for the best chance.
Have your academic transcripts and supporting documents ready when applying.
Scholarship terms are set by the university and may change. Verify with the university directly.
