Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Otago 2026
The Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Otago for 2026 support international students pursuing eligible Masters programmes. Successful applicants receive a NZD 10,000 tuition fee waiver for one year of full-time study, with applications assessed automatically upon programme admission.
Eligible Degrees
Law
Deadline
November 15, 2026
Eligible Nationalities
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, France, Singapore, New Zealand, United States, Ireland, United Arab Emirates
Destination
New Zealand
Eligible Courses
Subjects offered by the university
Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Otago 2026
The Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Otago 2026 are offered for Masters degree programmes across Subjects offered by the university. The application deadline is 15 November 2026.
This scholarship is provided by the University of Otago and carries a value of Only tuition fees, NZD 10,000. It is open to Open to all nationals except Australia & New Zealand.
Degree and Provision
- Degree: Masters
- Provided by: University of Otago
Deadline and Value
- Deadline: 15 Nov, 2026
- Scholarship value: Only tuition fees, NZD 10,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be international students who are not citizens, permanent residents, or resident visa holders of New Zealand or Australia (except eligible Australian students paying international fees while residing outside New Zealand).
- Applicants must have received admission into an eligible postgraduate programme at the University of Otago.
- Applicants must normally have achieved an academic standard equivalent to at least a New Zealand B+ average.
- Applicants must be required to pay international tuition fees.
- Applicants must intend to commence full-time study in an eligible programme.
- Applicants must enroll in an eligible postgraduate programme within the Business, Humanities, Sciences, or Health Sciences divisions.
- Applicants must not be sponsored by their home government or the New Zealand Government.
Value of the Scholarship
Recipients receive a NZ$10,000 tuition fee scholarship for one year of full-time postgraduate study.
Application Process
No separate scholarship application is required. Eligible students are automatically assessed when they apply for an eligible postgraduate programme. Successful applicants will be notified of the scholarship in their Offer of Place. Apply here for the Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Otago 2026
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