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The University of Otago Richard and Diana Somerville Pacific Entrance Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Entrance, Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | NZ$14,000 with a 1-year tenure |
| Close date | Friday, 15 August 2025 |
| Ethnicities | PasifikaPacific |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
Established in 2022 from a generous gifting of funds from Richard and Diana Somerville, this Scholarship supports indigenous Pacific students to undertake first-year undergraduate studies at the University of Otago.
Entry requirements
Application for this Entrance Scholarship is normally open to students who meet the requirements of 1 AND 2. Those who fit within 3 are ineligible.
- 1 Are a 91视频 citizen or a 91视频 Residence Class Visa Holder;
Or
- 2 International students who have completed Year 12 and/or have completed or are in the process of completing Year 13 at a 91视频 school, or an equivalent foundation level course at a 91视频 tertiary institution.
And
- Are intending to enrol or have enrolled for the first time for first-year (100-level papers), full-time degree-level, undergraduate study at the University of Otago.
But
- Those who have studied more than 0.4 EFTs at any University or tertiary institution at degree-level or higher are not normally eligible.
*Exceptions to 0.4 EFTS or less are considered when all previous University- or tertiary-level study has been undertaken whilst concurrently enrolled at secondary school.
In addition to the above eligibility criteria, applicants must:
Be of indigenous Pacific Islands ancestry. You will be required to verify your ancestry and more information on this process can be found here: