University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships for PhD Study in New Zealand

The University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship funds doctoral study at the University of Otago. It is open to both domestic and international students. Candidates for professional doctorates, as well as the PhD, can apply.

• Host: University of Otago, New Zealand
• Level: PhD and professional doctorates
• Study destination: New Zealand
• Deadline: ongoing, applications usually when applying for admission or after admission
• Awards: up to 181 annually
• Cover: NZ$25,000 stipend per annum plus domestic tuition fees waiver (excludes student services fee and insurance)
• Open to: domestic and international students

University of Otago, New Zealand

Any eligible PhD Research Programme at the University

Up to 181 annually

Domestic and International students

NZ$25,000 stipend per annum plus domestic tuition fees waiver (excludes student services fee and insurance)

Applicants must usually be seeking to obtain their first doctoral qualification. Selection is based predominantly on academic merit and the applicant’s potential for research.

Applications for this scholarship are made online through the eVision portal. Once you have applied for admission to your programme you will receive an alert in your student portal inviting you to apply for a scholarship. Applications for doctoral-level scholarships should usually occur when applying for admission but it is also possible to apply for a scholarship after being admitted.

It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

This scholarship suits students planning their first doctoral qualification who want to study at the University of Otago in New Zealand. It is open to both domestic and international candidates, and to those entering a PhD or a professional doctorate.

• Who can apply for the University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship? Domestic and international students who usually are seeking their first doctoral qualification. Candidates for professional doctorates as well as the PhD are welcome.
• What does the scholarship cover? A NZ$25,000 stipend per annum plus a domestic tuition fees waiver. It excludes the student services fee and insurance.
• How many scholarships are awarded? Up to 181 each year.
• When should I apply? Applications should usually be made when applying for admission, but you can also apply after being admitted.
• How do I apply? Apply online through the eVision portal. After you apply for admission, you will get an alert in your student portal inviting you to apply for a scholarship.

• Read the official how to apply page before you start your application.
• Prepare your admission application first, since the scholarship application usually follows it.
• Check the language and academic requirements for your programme early.
• Gather your research proposal and supporting documents in advance.
• Submit your application through the eVision portal and watch for the alert in your student portal.