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University of Otago Pacific Peoples' Entrance Scholarship

Scholarship details

University of Otago Pacific Peoples' Entrance Scholarship
Study levels Entrance
Value Standard value of $16,000 over two years (exceptional applicants may be offered this scholarship at a higher value)
Close date Friday, 15 August 2025
Ethnicities PasifikaPacific
Domestic/international Both domestic and international

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Established by the University of Otago in 2005 to celebrate academic excellence and cultural diversity, this scholarship is intended to encourage the progression of indigenous Pacific Peoples into tertiary study. The scholarship supports students of indigenous Pacific Islands ancestry who are involved in the Pacific community.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holders, or international students who have completed Year 12 and/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. They must also be 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. Those who have studied more than 0.4 EFTs at any University or tertiary institution at degree-level or higher are not normally eligible. Additionally, applicants must verify their indigenous Pacific Islands ancestry and be involved in the Pacific community.