Scholarship

University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship in New Zealand: NZ$34,128 Annual Stipend and Tuition Fee Waiver

The University of Otago in New Zealand offers the University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship to outstanding students wishing to pursue one of the eligible doctoral degrees.
Country
New Zealand
Level
PhD
Funding
Fully funded
Deadline
Open all year
Apply on the official site

Overview

The University of Otago in New Zealand offers the University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship to outstanding students wishing to pursue one of the eligible doctoral degrees.

The scholarship is available to both domestic and international students. Selection is based predominantly on academic merit and research potential .

Applicants may apply if they:

• are domestic or international students;

Are you eligible?

Check the main criteria before you apply.

  • Be a domestic or international student.
  • Applying for an eligible doctoral program at the University of Otago (PhD or professional doctorate).
  • Typically seeking their first doctoral qualification.
  • Possess a strong academic record.
  • Demonstrate clear potential and capability in scientific research.

What the scholarship covers

Tuition fees

Included

Monthly stipend

Included

Required documents

CV / résumé

Motivation letter

Diplomas & transcripts

Passport

Language certificate

How to apply

  1. 1

    March;

  2. 2

    June;

  3. 3

    September;

  4. 4

    November.

  5. 5

    Select an appropriate doctoral programme and review its admission requirements.

  6. 6

    Apply for admission to the doctoral programme through eVision.

  7. 7

    Complete and submit the admission application.

  8. 8

    After submitting the admission application, the applicant will receive an alert in their account inviting them to apply for the scholarship.

Frequently asked questions

Is the scholarship available to international students?

Yes. Both domestic and international students may apply if they meet the programme requirements and the scholarship criteria.

Is there an age limit?

The published general criteria for the scholarship do not specify an age limit.

Must this be the applicant’s first doctoral qualification?

The general criteria state that applicants must normally be seeking to obtain their first doctoral qualification .

Does admission to a doctoral programme guarantee the scholarship?

No. The scholarship is competitive, and selection is based predominantly on academic merit and research potential.

Does the scholarship cover all expenses?

No. The scholarship provides an annual stipend and a tuition-fee waiver under the stated conditions, but it does not cover the student services fee or insurance. The official website also does not state that travel, visa fees or all personal expenses are covered.

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