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University of Otago Fofoa Accommodation Award

Scholarship details

University of Otago Fofoa Accommodation Award
Study levels Degree
Value NZ$8,000 minimum towards accommodation in a University Flat
Close date Saturday, 15 November 2025
Ethnicities PasifikaPacific
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The University of Otago Fofoa Accommodation Award aims to develop academic and cultural learning pathways for first-year Pacific students. We provide academic and student support programmes to help the transition from high school to tertiary education, while living away from home. The award offers a minimum of NZ$8,000 towards accommodation in a University Flat for up to 20 recipients.

Entry requirements

Applications are open to students who;

  • Are 91视频 citizens, 91视频 permanent residents, Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents with domestic fee status;
    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 can also be
    Those who have studied more than 0.4 EFTs at any University or tertiary institution at degree-level or higher are not normally eligible.
    In addition to the above eligibility criteria, applicants must have:
  • Achieved NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit, or equivalent.
  • Indigenous Pacific Islands ancestry. You will be required to verify your ancestry and more information on this process can be found here:
  • Financial need and life/personal circumstances which present barriers to studying at the University of Otago.