University of Otago Alumni in America Inc. Entrance Scholarship

University of Otago Alumni in America Inc. Entrance Scholarship

University of Otago Alumni in America Inc. Entrance Scholarship

Available

About

Welcome to our scholarship program! This is your gateway to a world of opportunities, where your passion and dedication meet financial support. Our scholarships are designed to empower students and professionals in their pursuit of excellence in a wide range of fields.

  • Funding AmountNZD ( 6000 )
  • Funding Durationyearly
  • Apply Date2024-2025
  • GenderBoth
  • Destination CountriesNew Zealand
  • Scholarship TypesTuition Fees
  • Number Of Scholarships6 Scholarship
Study LevelsPhD (Philosophy Doctorate), Master by Research, Master by Course Work, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Professional Doctorate, Bachelor, Diploma Certificate, Diploma, Certificate, Advanced Diploma, Foundation, Career Based/Vocational
DegreesAll

Requirements

Additional Requirements

Application for all Entrance Scholarships are normally open to students who meet the requirements:

Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents with domestic fee status

Or

International students who have completed Year 12 and 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

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.

But

Applications are not normally open to those who have studied more than 0.4 EFTs at any University or tertiary institution at degree-level or higher.

In addition to the above eligibility criteria, applicants must have:

  • Significant financial need or life circumstances which present barriers to studying at university.
  • Achieved NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit, or equivalent.

Note: You will not eligible to apply for this scholarship if you have already been offered and accepted an Entrance Scholarship .

Selection Process

The Selection Panel consisting of the Director of Development and Alumni Relations, the Alumni Relations Campaign Officer, and the Manager, Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships, or their nominees, shall consider the following factors in awarding the scholarships:

  • Academic ability disciplines or subjects relevant to their proposed programme of study at University may be assessed (a minimum of NCEA Level 2 awarded with merit, or equivalent, is normally required for consideration).
  • Financial need.
  • The life circumstances which present significant barriers to studying at university.
  • Potential and motivation to succeed at University

How to Apply

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 to access the Entrance Scholarship online application.

Closing date: On-going

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