University of Otago Research Masters Scholarship 2024 in New Zealand

University of Otago Research Masters Scholarship 2024 in New Zealand is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Masters level program(s) in the field of All Subjects taught at University of Otago . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Degree Level

University of Otago Research Masters Scholarship 2024 in New Zealand is available to undertake Masters level programs at University of Otago.

Available Subjects

Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.

All Subjects

Benefits

Scholarship Support:

This scholarship is specifically designed for the thesis portion of a Master's Research degree. It covers your tuition fees for up to one year of full-time enrollment at the domestic student rate.

Important Notes:

This scholarship is a partial tuition waiver, not a full scholarship.
International students pay higher tuition fees than domestic students.
The scholarship will only cover the difference between the domestic and international rate for your thesis year.
You will be responsible for paying the remaining tuition fees.
Contact the International Office for details on current tuition fee rates.

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to international students of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

Highly Competitive Scholarships:

The University of Otago offers only eight International Master's Research Scholarships each year, with two awarded in each teaching division. Due to this limited number, the selection process is highly competitive.

Strong Academic Record Recommended:

To have the best chance of winning this scholarship, we recommend applying only if your grades in the later years of your undergraduate degree are consistently high, ideally at A or A+ level.

English Requirements:

The University of Otago requires international students to demonstrate English language proficiency for admission to Master's programs.

If English is not your first language: You'll need to provide evidence of meeting their English language requirements.

Accepted Tests:

They typically accept scores from recognized tests like IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL iBT.

Minimum Scores:

The specific score requirement might vary depending on the program. However, a common benchmark is:
IELTS (Academic):
Overall score of 6.5 with no individual band score below 6.0.

Alternatives:

The University might also accept other English language qualifications on a case-by-case basis.

Here are some resources to find the exact requirements for your program:

University of Otago English Language Requirements: https://www.otago.ac.nz/study/entry-requirements/language-requirements
Program Description: Look for the "Entry Requirements" section on the webpage of your specific Master's program at the University of Otago.

Tip: It's always best to confirm the specific English language requirements with the program department or admissions office if you have any doubts.

Application Procedure

Applications are made online through the eVision portal after applying for admission to a programme. The application form will be available through an alert at one of the following times:

when applying for admission (if the degree is by thesis only, or if the thesis will begin straight away) – you will receive an alert in your eVision portal after applying for admission to your programme, inviting you to apply for a scholarship; or,
just before the thesis component is about to begin (usually at the start of the second year for a master's degree by papers and thesis) – you will receive an alert in your
eVision portal after enrolling in your thesis paper.