Scholarships at Otago

06/10/2026

University of Otago Study Grants for Māori and Pacific Island Students

💰Value: $3,000

Eligibility:
• New Zealand citizens or Permanent Residence Class Visa holders

• Currently enrolled as Māori or Pacific Island students at the University of Otago in a full-time course of study

• In 2027 enrolling in a full-time course of study for one of the following:
o The fourth or fifth year of the programme for any of the following degrees:
 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
 Bachelor of Dental Surgery

o The third or fourth year of the programme for any of the following degrees:
 Bachelor of Pharmacy
 Bachelor of Physiotherapy
 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

o The final year of any other undergraduate degree programme (including that of an Honours degree), which does not fall into one of the below categories.

o The first year of a postgraduate degree or diploma (including the Diploma for Graduates with all papers at 400-level).

Apply here: https://www.otago.ac.nz/study/postgraduate-study/scholarships/university-of-otago-study-grants-for-maori-and-pacific-island-students

Applications close: 1 November 2026 (for award in 2027)

❓ Any questions can be directed to [email protected]

University of Otago Study Grants for Māori and Indigenous Pacific Island Students encourage the progression of students of Māori or indigenous Pacific Island origin towards the completion of undergraduate study, and study at postgraduate level, at the University of Otago.

06/10/2026

Are you about to start your final year in your Bachelor of Oral Health?

Apply for the Lumino – Bachelor of Oral Health Scholarship!

📅 Applications close 31 October
💰 Valued at $3,000
ℹ️ For detailed application and eligibility information please visit:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/scholarships/lumino-bachelor-of-oral-health-scholarship

❓Please email: [email protected] if you have any questions!

University of Otago - Faculty of Dentistry

The Lumino – Bachelor of Oral Health Scholarship is awarded to a student about to commence the final year of the Bachelor of Oral Health Programme.

05/10/2026

🌿 Scholarship Opportunity: Māori & Pacific Masters Scholarship 2027 🎓

"Ko au te taiao, ko te taiao ko au."

Are you passionate about climate change, ecosystem health, and well-being? Climate Health Aotearoa is offering a $25,000 scholarship for a Māori and/or Indigenous Pacific student doing a Masters research programme at Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka | University of Otago.

💰 Value: $25,000 (fees + living costs stipend)
⏳ Duration: 1 year of research funding
📅 Deadline: 5pm, Monday 2 November 2026

Who should apply?
• Students with Whakapapa Māori and/or Indigenous Pacific ancestry.
• Domestic Masters students at Otago whose research connects human health with a healthy natural world (oranga taiao/hauora tangata).

Join a leading national team of researchers and make a real difference for our communities and environment.

👇 Apply now:
Email your application form and tertiary academic record to [email protected].

24/09/2026

Closing 31 October: HOPE Foundation Scholarship for Research on Ageing.

Valued at up to $6,000 per annum this Scholarship is for students conducting Master’s or Doctoral research into ageing and its effects on individuals and society.

Apply here: https://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/scholarships/hope-foundation-scholarship

Email [email protected] with any questions!

Health Sciences at Otago
Sciences at University of Otago
Otago Postgraduate Association
Otago Graduate Research School

$6,000 to support postgraduate students undertaking research into ageing and its effects on individuals and society.

22/09/2026

🌍 Calling all Otago Surveying, Computing, Geography, and Geology students! 💻

Applications are now open for the Trimble Karahipi Hangarau/Technology Scholarship.

If you're moving into your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study, you could score $7,000 to help cover your living costs.

💰 Value: $7,000 for living costs
⏳ Closes: 24 October

Don't miss out on financial backing from a global tech leader. Apply now

$7,000 to support an undergraduate student in the School of Surveying, School of Computing, School of Geography, or Department of Geology.

09/09/2026

🍎 Are you a tauira Māori studying to become a teacher?

The Yvonne Brouwer Memorial Scholarship is open to support Initial Teacher Education (ITE) students at the University of Otago.

Established in memory of a beloved educator who dedicated 30 years to teaching, this award offers $3,000 to help ease financial or personal hardship during your studies. If you are passionate about education and could use a boost to focus on your goals, don't miss out.

🔹 Value: $3,000
⏰ Applications close: 15 October

👇 Check eligibility and apply here: https://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/scholarships/yvonne-brouwer-memorial-scholarship

University of Otago College of Education

$3,000 to support a student in any year of an Initial Teacher Education degree at the University of Otago College of Education.

09/09/2026

Are you a University of Otago Māori Student studying towards a double degree that includes a Bachelor of Laws? Will 2027 be your final year?

Apply for the Jolene Patuawa-Tuilave Māori Leadership in Law Scholarship!

💰 Valued at $3,000

📅Applications close 10 October!

ℹ️ All the info is here:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/scholarships/jolene-patuawa-tuilave-maori-leadership-in-law-scholarship

❓Email [email protected] with your questions!

Faculty of Law, University of Otago

The Jolene Patuawa-Tuilave Māori Leadership in Law Scholarship is awarded to a Māori student who is studying full-time towards the final year of a double degree, which includes a Bachelor of Laws.

07/09/2026

🚀 Ready to grow your career in the Kiwi ag sector? Applications are officially open for the Potatoes New Zealand Bursary!

If you are 18 or older and studying or working within the NZ potato industry, this is your chance to secure up to $3,000 in financial support to help cover tuition fees and living costs.

What you need to know:

The Goal: Supporting the next generation of food production, innovation, and sustainability.

The Criteria: Open to industry workers or students ready to demonstrate their commitment and interest in the potato industry.

The Catch: Recipients simply provide updates every six months and a final progress report.

⏰ Deadline: Applications close on Friday, 9 October. Don't let financial pressure hold you back from shaping the future of agriculture.

🔗 Check your eligibility and apply today on Potatoes New Zealand: https://potatoesnz.co.nz/industry/youth/bursary/

Department of Human Nutrition, University of Otago

The Potatoes New Zealand Bursary supports students in the potato industry by covering tuition and living costs, fostering education and leadership.

07/09/2026

🎓 $10,000 Māori Health Research Scholarship 🎓

Attention Health Sciences undergrads! Planning on an Honours project or postgraduate research next year?

Don't miss the chance to apply for the Dr Andrew Greer Excellence in Māori Health Research Scholarship.

🗓️ Deadline: 6 October
ℹ️ Full info & application:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/scholarships/dr-andrew-greer-excellence-in-maori-health-research-scholarship
📧 Questions: [email protected]

Health Sciences at Otago

Dr Andrew Greer Excellence in Māori Health Research Scholarship

02/09/2026

✨ Empowering the future of Indigenous health sciences.

Applications are officially open for the Joan, Arthur & Helen Thacker Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate Scholarship. If you are ready to advance your health sciences training and take valuable knowledge back to your community, this scholarship opportunity may be for you.

Eligible fields include:
🩺 Medicine & Neuroscience
🦷 Dentistry, Dental Technology & Oral Health
💊 Pharmacy & Radiation Therapy

Requirements:
✔️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
✔️ Australian citizen (currently residing in Australia)
✔️ Planning to return to work in Australia post-study

Take the next step in your academic journey. Apply here:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/scholarships/the-joan-arthur-helen-thacker-aboriginal-and-or-torres-strait-islander-postgraduate-scholarship

⏰ Deadline: 1 October
📧 Contact [email protected] for enquiries.

This scholarship aims to support students of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent to undertake postgraduate studies in the field of Health Sciences at the University of Otago.