University of Otago International Master’s Research Scholarship 2026/2027 for International Students. Apply below.
Application Deadline:
Applicants can apply anytime but applications will be reviewed four times a year (1 March, 1 June, 1 September and 1 November)
Tell Me About Award:
The University of Otago International Research Master’s Scholarship provides funding to support international Master’s students studying at the University of Otago.
Type:
Master’s
Who can Apply?
Applicants must be:
- obtaining their first Master’s qualification
- international students
- undertaking a thesis-based Master’s
How are Applicants Selected?
Selection is based predominantly on academic merit and the applicant’s potential for research.
How Many Awards?
8
What is the Benefit of Award?
NZ$18,204 stipend per annum plus a tuition fee waiver for 1 year capped at NZ$35,000 for Master’s study (excludes student services fee and insurance)
Please note this scholarship will only provide support for the thesis component of a Master’s Research degree for up to 1 year of full-time enrollment. It also only partially covers the cost of your tuition fees. As an international student, you will be charged a higher level of tuition fees than a New Zealand domestic student.
The scholarship covers tuition fees for your thesis only at the domestic fee rate, i.e., the cost a New Zealand student would pay for their fees. This will be significantly less than the overall cost of your tuition fees, and you will need to pay the difference between the two rates yourself. Please check with our International Office for tuition fee rates.
How to Apply:
Visit the Application Webpage for Details
