The University of Otago invites applications for its Master’s Research Scholarship, designed to support international students pursuing their first thesis-based master’s degree. This merit-based scholarship offers financial assistance for one year of full-time study focused solely on the research (thesis) component of a master’s program.

Key Details

• Application Deadline: Open all year

• Review Dates: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September, 1 November

• Host Institution: University of Otago

• Location: New Zealand

• Number of Scholarships: 4

• Funding Type: Partially Funded

• Eligible Countries: All

• Study Level: Master’s (Research only)

• Fields of Study:

  • Commerce / Business

  • Health Sciences

  • Humanities

  • Sciences

Scholarship Benefits

• Stipend: NZ$18,204 for one year

• Tuition Fees: Domestic rate waiver for one year

Note: Student services fees and insurance are not included.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an international student

• Should be enrolling in their first thesis-based master’s degree

• Must demonstrate strong academic performance (typically A or A+ grades)

• Must show high potential for research

• A recommendation from the relevant department head is advantageous

• Scholarship application is only processed after admission and enrollment in the program is confirmed

How to Apply

• Apply for admission to a thesis-based master’s program through the eVision portal

• Once the admission application is submitted:

  • If starting with the thesis, you will get a scholarship application alert in the portal

  • If the thesis starts later (e.g., second year), the alert will appear before the thesis begins

• Complete the scholarship application via the alert prompt

Apply Now for Admission to Otago

For more/detailed information, please visit the official website of Otago University for further details about this scholarship program.