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University of Otago Alumni in America Inc. Rugby Performance Entrance Scho...
University Rank:#214
University of Otago Alumni in America Inc. Rugby Performance Entrance Scho...
Available
About
- Funding AmountNZD ( 16000 )
- Funding Durationyearly
- Apply Date2024-2025
- GenderBoth
- Destination CountriesNew Zealand
- Scholarship TypesTuition Fees
- Number Of Scholarships2 Scholarship
Study LevelsPhD (Philosophy Doctorate), Master by Research, Master by Course Work, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Bachelor, Diploma Certificate, Diploma, Certificate, Professional Doctorate, Advanced Diploma, Foundation, Career Based/Vocational
DegreesAll
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Application for all Entrance Scholarships are normally open to students who meet the requirements:
Are New Zealand citizens, New Zealand permanent residents, Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents with domestic fee status
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
Those who have studied more than 0.4 EFTs at any University or tertiary institution at degree-level or higher are not normally eligible.
Exceptions to 0.4 EFTS or less are considered when all previous University or tertiary level study has been undertaken whilst concurrently enrolled at secondary school.
In addition to the above eligibility criteria, applicants must:
- Be performing at an elite level in Rugby.
- Have achieved NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit, or equivalent.
Selection Process
The Selection Committee consisting of the Director of Development and Alumni Relations, in the chair, the Dean of the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, and the Manager, Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships, or nominees, shall consider the following factors in recommending the award of the scholarships:
- Demonstrated excellence in rugby.
- Academic ability.
- Demonstrated leadership ability (this may be shown through leadership in school, sporting, cultural and/or community settings).
- The recommendation and ranking of the President of the Otago University Rugby Football Club or their nominee.
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. It is essential that the sport and cultural section is completed.
Applicants will be advised to apply by the OURFC.