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Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Otago 2026

Awarded by University of Otago

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Only tuition fees · NZD 10,000

Eligible Courses

Subjects offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals except Australia & New Zealand

Can Be Taken At

University of Otago

Provider

University of Otago

Last Verified On

12 Jun 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships:

  • 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 Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships:

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.

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at University of Otago. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Otago 2026 is 15 Nov, 2026.
  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Otago 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Otago 2026 is offered for Subjects offered by the university.
  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Otago 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals except Australia & New Zealand.
  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Otago 2026 is offered by University of Otago.
  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Otago 2026 covers Only tuition fees, NZD 10,000.