Scholarship
University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship
A scholarship for doctoral candidates that provides a significant stipend and tuition fee waiver. It is intended to support high-achieving students in their research endeavors.
About this scholarship
University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship is offered by University of Otago for study in New Zealand at phd level. The award is valued at NZ$34,128 stipend per annum plus domestic tuition fee waiver, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive NZ$34,128 stipend per annum plus domestic tuition fee waiver. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Domestic and international students pursuing a PhD or selected professional doctorate.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- University of Otago
- Country
- New Zealand
- Award
- NZ$34,128 stipend per annum plus domestic tuition fee waiver
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-31
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-31
