University of Otago International Research Master’s Scholarship

The University of Otago International Master’s Award provides funding to support international Master’s students studying at the University of Otago.   Research Master’s scholarships support students during the thesis part of a research Master’s degree.

University of Otago, New Zealand

Eligible thesis-based Masters Programme under the following divisions: Commerce/School of Business, Health Science, Humanities, Sciences.

8 –  two per teaching Division.

International students

NZ$18,204 stipend per annum plus a tuition fee waiver for 1 year capped at NZ$35,000 for Master’s study (excludes student services fee and insurance)

The scholarship will only provide support for the thesis component of a Master’s Research degree for up to 1 year full-time enrolment. It also only partially covers the cost of your tuition fees. The Scholarship provides a tuition fee waiver for your thesis up to the value of NZ$35,000.  You will be responsible for payment of any remaining tuition fees charge above the NZ$35,000 waiver. Please check with our International Office for tuition fee rates.

Applicants must be:

•  obtaining their first Master’s qualification
•  international students
•  undertaking a thesis-based Master’s

Selection is based predominantly on academic merit and the applicant’s potential for research. Due to the limited number of these scholarships, applicants require very good grades to be successful.  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.

Applications are made online through the eVision portal after applying for admission to a programme. You will receive an alert in your eVision portal after applying for admission to your programme, inviting you to apply for a scholarship

It is important to read How to Apply page and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. Applications can be done anytime as long as funding is still available.