Partial funding · Study in New Zealand
Otago Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for International Students
NZ$10,000 for one year, credited against tuition fees
- Funder
- University of Otago
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
Otago awards this NZ$10,000 scholarship to high-achieving international students beginning an undergraduate degree in Dunedin, credited directly against tuition.
Otago is New Zealand's oldest university, with particular strength in health sciences, and Dunedin's cost of living is well below Auckland's.
🗓️ Deadline
Indicate your interest when you apply to study — no separate form
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Commencing full-time undergraduate degree-level study at Otago
- Classified as an international fee-paying student
- Completed secondary school or another institution granting University Entrance
- The award has a one-year tenure and is paid as a fee credit only
- Open to applicants of any nationality
How to apply
- Apply for admission to an Otago undergraduate programme through eVision
- Tick the box asking to be considered for international scholarships
- Submit certified academic transcripts with the application
- Eligible applicants are assessed automatically for the award
- The scholarship is confirmed alongside the offer of place
Studying in New Zealand
Globally recognised degrees, stunning scenery and up to 3 years of post-study work. Post-study work: Up to 3 years.
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Otago Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for International Students: your questions, answered
What does the Otago Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for International Students cover?
NZ$10,000 for one year, credited against tuition fees. Otago awards this NZ$10,000 scholarship to high-achieving international students beginning an undergraduate degree in Dunedin, credited directly against tuition.
Who is eligible for the Otago Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for International Students?
Core requirements are: Commencing full-time undergraduate degree-level study at Otago; Classified as an international fee-paying student; Completed secondary school or another institution granting University Entrance; The award has a one-year tenure and is paid as a fee credit only; Open to applicants of any nationality. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Otago Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for International Students deadline?
Indicate your interest when you apply to study — no separate form. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.