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University of Otago Yarrow South Entrance Scholarship

Scholarship details

University of Otago Yarrow South Entrance Scholarship
Study levels Degree
Value NZ$5,000 for first year, full-time study at degree level at the University of Otago.
Close date Friday, 31 October 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

Established in 2016 from a generous donation from the Yarrow South Charitable Trust, this Scholarship supports students from King's High School in Dunedin to undertake first-year undergraduate studies at the University of Otago. Applicants must be intending to enrol full time for first year undergraduate study in a degree-level programme in the year after application.

Entry requirements

A scholarship application must normally have been received by the Rector, King's High School, by 31st October. The Rector of King's High School will select recipients of this scholarship and up to two (2) Awards may be made annually. Applicants must have attended King's High School for at least one (1) calendar year and the selection criteria will be based on the following factors: a. Applicants who have made a substantial contribution to the school, whether academic, sporting, cultural or in other fields; or b. Applicants who show outstanding academic ability and would benefit from attending the University of Otago.