Overview

The University of Otago, located in Dunedin, New Zealand, is renowned for its research and academic excellence. The International Master’s Research Scholarship is designed to attract high-caliber international students and foster a strong research culture within the university. This scholarship is exclusively available to students who are enrolled in a research-focused master’s degree, where their studies are dedicated to a significant project or thesis.

The council of the University of Otago awards the University of Otago International Master’s Research Scholarship to the students taking up a thesis-based Master's program at the university. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendations of the Senate to first-year thesis research applicants.

Who Can Apply?

• Only applicants having good academic records will be chosen for the award due to limited availability.
• An applicant must be an international student
• Applicants must be seeking admission to their first Master’s program at the University of Otago.
• Most often students with grade A or A+ are selected for the scholarship.

Application Procedure

Applications for scholarships, are made online through the Univesity’s website. An invitation to apply for scholarships is sent once an application for admission to the relevant qualification is complete. Applications may be made at any time and should normally accompany the application for admission to the relevant qualification.

Where an applicant is completing a Master’s degree which includes enrolment in papers before enrolment in a thesis, application should normally be made following completion of those papers. An invitation will be sent when enrolment in the thesis component of the Master’s degree is completed.

• Scholarship applications can be made anytime. There are no deadlines.

What Financial Support is Available?

• NZ$17,172 stipend per annum plus a tuition fee waiver for 1 year capped at the domestic rate for Master’s study (excludes student services fee and insurance)

For More Information

For more information please click here University of Otago International Master’s Research Scholarship