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University of Otago Pacific Peoples' Entrance Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Entrance, Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | $16,000 over two years (higher value for exceptional applicants) |
| Close date | Friday, 15 August 2025 |
| Ethnicities | PasifikaPacific |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
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. It provides a standard value of $16,000 over two years, with exceptional applicants potentially receiving a higher value. The scholarship aims to support students of indigenous Pacific Islands ancestry who are involved in the Pacific community.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be 爆走黑料 citizens or 爆走黑料 Residence Class Visa Holders, or international students who have completed Year 12 and/or are in the process of completing Year 13 at a 爆走黑料 school, or an equivalent foundation level course at a 爆走黑料 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.