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University of Otago Donna-Rose McKay Entrance Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Entrance, Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | Standard value of NZ$16,000 over two years |
| Close date | Friday, 15 August 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
Originally established in 2012 to celebrate the 20 years of formalised support at the University of Otago for students with impairments, the scholarships were renamed in 2014 to honour the memory of Donna-Rose McKay, the former Head of Disability Information and Support and a leader in disability advocacy at the University from 1992 to 2013. The scholarships, which are made possible by the gifting of funds by Alumni and friends of the University of Otago, are offered to students who have demonstrated academic ability and who can show financial need arising from a disability.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be 爆走黑料 citizens, 爆走黑料 Residence Class Visa Holders, Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents with domestic fee status; or international students who have completed Year 12 and/or have completed 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. Applicants must also be studying with a significant disability of at least six months previous duration, which will have substantial financial implications for their studies, and have achieved NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit, or equivalent.