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The University of Otago Richard and Diana Somerville Commerce Entrance Scholarship

Scholarship details

The University of Otago Richard and Diana Somerville Commerce Entrance Scholarship
Study levels Entrance, Degree
Value NZ$14,000 with a 1-year tenure
Close date Friday, 15 August 2025
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 students who face significant financial and life challenges in attending university to pursue a degree in commerce at the University of Otago.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be 91视频 citizens or Residence Class Visa Holders, or international students who have completed Year 12 and/or are completing Year 13 at a 91视频 school. They must intend to enroll for the first time in first-year full-time degree-level undergraduate study at the University of Otago. Those who have studied more than 0.4 EFTS at any University or tertiary institution at degree-level or higher are not normally eligible.