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Scholarship

International Academic Excellence Scholarship

University of Otago

New Zealand

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University of Otago

Applications openMay 01, 2026

Opportunity details

The important facts at a glance

Study levelUndergraduate
Funding coverageOther support
Award value or coverage detailsApproximately NZD35,000 over three years. The first-year component covers accommodation fees in an eligible residential college at the standard room rate, approximately NZD19,000, followed by NZD7,000 toward tuition fees in the second year and NZD7,000 toward tuition fees in the third year, subject to scholarship conditions.

Who can apply

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International first-year undergraduate applicants; Ugandan A-level graduates may apply subject to university and programme entry requirements.

About this opportunity

Program overview and application information

International Academic Excellence Scholarship for international students seeking undergraduate study at University of Otago.

Benefits
Approximately NZD35,000 over three years. The first-year component covers accommodation fees in an eligible residential college at the standard room rate, approximately NZD19,000, followed by NZD7,000 toward tuition fees in the second year and NZD7,000 toward tuition fees in the third year, subject to scholarship conditions.

Requirements
Strong secondary/A-level results; meet programme-specific academic and English-language requirements; additional scholarship materials may be required.

How to apply
Apply for undergraduate study through the University of Otago\'s eVision system and indicate that you wish to be considered for international scholarships. Once an eligible applicant receives an offer of place, Otago may invite the student through eVision to complete additional scholarship information. Invited candidates have two weeks from the invitation to submit the scholarship application.
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Source checked Sep 23, 2026