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University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship
Around NZD 33,600 a year as a stipend plus a tuition fee waiver, for three years of PhD study
- Funder
- University of Otago
- Level
- Doctoral
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
This is Otago's main doctoral award and it is open to domestic and international candidates on the same terms, combining a living stipend with a full tuition fee waiver.
International PhD students at New Zealand universities also pay domestic-level fees in many cases, so the combination makes Otago one of the more affordable doctoral destinations in the region.
🗓️ Deadline
Applications can be made at any time of year through eVision, normally alongside the admission application
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Applying for or enrolled in a PhD at the University of Otago
- An excellent research master's or honours degree with a substantial research component
- Open to international and domestic applicants alike
- A supervisor and research proposal agreed with the department
- Awards are highly competitive and the selection committee's decision is normally final
How to apply
- Identify a supervisor and agree a research topic at Otago
- Apply for admission to the PhD through eVision
- Respond to the scholarship invitation that appears in your student portal
- Submit transcripts, references and the research proposal
- Ask your Tutopiya counsellor to help with the supervisor approach
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University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship cover?
Around NZD 33,600 a year as a stipend plus a tuition fee waiver, for three years of PhD study. This is Otago's main doctoral award and it is open to domestic and international candidates on the same terms, combining a living stipend with a full tuition fee waiver.
Who is eligible for the University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Applying for or enrolled in a PhD at the University of Otago; An excellent research master's or honours degree with a substantial research component; Open to international and domestic applicants alike; A supervisor and research proposal agreed with the department; Awards are highly competitive and the selection committee's decision is normally final. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship deadline?
Applications can be made at any time of year through eVision, normally alongside the admission application. 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.