University of Otago International Research Master’s Scholarship (New Zealand)

The University of Otago International Master’s Award helps international students with the cost of a research Master’s degree at Otago. The funding applies to the thesis part of the degree. It combines a stipend with a partial tuition fee waiver.

• Host: University of Otago, New Zealand
• Level: thesis-based Master’s
• Study destination: New Zealand
• Awards: 8 (two per teaching Division)
• Value: NZ$18,204 stipend per annum plus tuition fee waiver up to NZ$35,000 for 1 year
• Deadline: applications can be made anytime while funding is available

University of Otago, New Zealand

Eligible thesis-based Master’s programmes in these divisions: Commerce/School of Business, Health Science, Humanities, Sciences.

8 awards in total, with two per teaching Division.

International students.

The award pays a stipend of NZ$18,204 per annum and a tuition fee waiver for 1 year, capped at NZ$35,000, for Master’s study. The student services fee and insurance are not included.

Support covers only the thesis component of a Master’s Research degree, for up to 1 year of full-time enrolment. The tuition waiver is partial: it covers your thesis tuition up to NZ$35,000. If your tuition is higher than that, you pay the remaining amount. Check the current tuition rate with the International Office.

You must meet all of these conditions:

• You are obtaining your first Master’s qualification.
• You are an international student.
• You are undertaking a thesis-based Master’s.

Selection is based mainly on academic merit and your potential for research. Because the number of scholarships is limited, you need very good grades to succeed. The University only recommends applying if your grades in the later years of your degree are at A or A+ level. Read information on grade requirements for University of Otago scholarships for international students.

This award suits international students who are starting a thesis-based Master’s at Otago in Commerce, Health Science, Humanities or Sciences, and who have strong grades in the later years of their degree. It is intended for students working on their first Master’s qualification.

Apply online through the eVision portal after you have applied for admission to a programme. Once you apply for admission, an alert appears in your eVision portal inviting you to apply for a scholarship.

Read the How to Apply page and check the official website (link below) for full details. You can apply anytime as long as funding is still available.

• Who can apply for this scholarship? International students who are obtaining their first Master’s qualification and are undertaking a thesis-based Master’s at Otago.
• What does the scholarship cover? A stipend of NZ$18,204 per annum plus a tuition fee waiver for 1 year capped at NZ$35,000. It does not cover the student services fee or insurance, and any tuition above NZ$35,000 is your responsibility.
• How many scholarships are awarded? 8 in total, with two per teaching Division.
• When is the deadline? There is no fixed deadline; applications can be made anytime as long as funding is still available.
• How do I apply? Apply for admission to a programme first, then use the alert in your eVision portal to submit the scholarship application.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines and the How to Apply page before you start.
• Prepare your academic transcripts and any research documents early.
• Check whether your programme requires a language test and plan to take it in time.
• Submit your admission application first, since the scholarship application opens through eVision afterwards.