If you wish to pursue your PhD studies in New Zealand. Good news! University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship application is currently open. In this article, we will explain in detail this scholarship, its benefits, and step by the step application process.
The University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships provides funding to support doctoral students studying at the University of Otago. The Scholarship is available to both domestic and international students. Candidates for professional doctorates, as well as the PhD, are welcome to apply.
So the University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships invites applications from international students who want to undertake PhD degree at the University of Otago, New Zealand for the academic year 2022-2023. University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships will provide NZ$ 27,000 stipend per annum plus a domestic tuition fees waiver for 36 months (excludes student services fee and insurance).
The University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship Brief Description
- Level of Study: PhD (Doctoral), Professional Doctorates (DClinDent, DMA, DBA, EDd)
- Institution(s): University of Otago
- Study in: New Zealand
- Courses Offered: See Here
- Program Period: One year
- Number of Scholarships offered: Up to 200 annually
- Deadline: Ongoing (Can apply anytime)
Value of the University of Otago PhD Scholarship
- Doctor of Philosophy – NZ 27,000 stipend per annum plus a domestic tuition fees waiver for 36 months (excludes student services fee and insurance).
- Professional Doctorates (DClinDent, DMA, DBA, EDd) – NZ 27,000 stipend per annum plus a tuition fee waiver for up to 36 months capped at the domestic rate (excludes student services fee and insurance
University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships 2022 Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship, the candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:
- Required Language: English.
- Eligible Countries: All international students are eligible to apply for the scholarship
- Candidates must have completed a Master’s degree by papers and thesis. Moreover, the grades of all relevant advanced-level papers contributing towards the degree and the thesis are relevant.
- However, for applicants whose prior qualifications have been awarded by other universities, the University shall calculate a GPA score using what it considers to be the most relevant papers and grades provided on the applicant’s academic transcripts
- Likewise, the applicant’s potential for, or record of, research.
- The advice, recommendation, and/or ranking of the relevant Head of Department.
- Domestic as well as international candidates may apply for the Doctoral Scholarships at Otago University.
- However, international students will receive the scholarship at the domestic rate.
How to Apply for the University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship
Please follow the following application instructions to University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships:
Applications for doctoral scholarships are made online through the eVision portal and can be made at any time of the year. Once you have applied for admission to your programme you will receive an alert in your student portal inviting you to apply for a scholarship.
DClinDent applicants
Invitations to apply for the University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships will be sent out via eVision once admission to the DClinDent programme has been confirmed, usually in October of the year of application. A decision regarding the scholarship application will be made in late November or December in the same year.
If you are a second-year student who has completed the papers year of the DClinDent programme please contact the Scholarships Office for details on how to apply.
To know more about the University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship please visit the official website by clicking here
