University of Otago Maori Entrance Scholarship

The Selection Panel shall consist of the Director, Māori Development, in the chair, a member of the Scholarships and Prizes Committee, the Director, Pacific Development, the Dean of Te Tumu, School of Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies, the Manager of the Māori Centre, and the Manager, Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships, or their nominees. The following factors will be considered in awarding of the scholarships:

Academic ability disciplines or subjects relevant to their proposed programme of study at University may be assessed (NCEA Level 2 with an overall merit commendation, or equivalent, is recommended for these scholarships).
Demonstrated involvement in the applicant's community.
Potential and motivation to succeed at University.
In making an award, the Committee may also give consideration to the circumstances of the applicant, and the quality of the supporting information provided.

Application for all Entrance Scholarships are normally open to students who meet the requirements of 1.1 OR 1.2, AND 2. Those who fit within 3 are ineligible.

1.1 Are New Zealand citizens or New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holders

Or

1.2 International students who have completed Year 12 and/or have completed or are in the process of completing Year 13 at a New Zealand school, or an equivalent foundation level course at a New Zealand tertiary institution.

And

2 Are intending to enrol or have enrolled for the first time for first-year (100-level papers), full-time degree-level, undergraduate study at the University of Otago.

But

3 Those who have studied more than 0.4 EFTs at any University or tertiary institution at degree-level or higher are not normally* eligible.

Specific eligibility criteria for this Scholarship

In addition to the above eligibility criteria, applicants must be:

Of Māori descent. You will be required to verify your ancestry and more information on this process can be found here:

Verification of Māori ancestry

Involved in the Māori community or knowledge of taha Māori.