University of Otago New Zealand |Fully Funded Doctoral Scholarship, 2022/2023
The University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship 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.
Applicants must usually be:
- seeking to obtain their first doctoral qualification
Selection is based predominantly on academic merit and the applicant’s potential for research.
Further information on how to apply for this scholarship is available elsewhere on this website
Under Fully Funded Doctoral Scholarship at University of Otago New Zealand 2022/2023 applications are being invited from eligible candidates.
Domestic Students, International Students are eligible to apply for this program. The scholarship allows PhD level programm(s) in the field of All Subjects taught at University of Otago .
Interested candidates may apply for the scholarship as per set deadline. The application deadline is Applicants can apply anytime
Subjects offered and Degree Programs under Fully Funded Doctoral Scholarship at University of Otago New Zealand 2022/2023 :
You can apply for All Subjects taught at University of Otago
Funded by: University of Otago.
Scholarships benefits and value for Fully Funded Doctoral Scholarship at University of Otago New Zealand 2022/2023
Sponsor Value
Doctor of Philosophy – NZ$28,600 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$28,600 stipend per annum plus a tuition fee waiver for up to 36 months capped at the domestic rate (excludes student services fee and insurance).Eligibility Criteria
Minimum language requirements for postgraduate students
See also Other evidence of English-language competency.
English language requirements for international postgraduate students are available elsewhere on this website.
Assessment Method | Postgraduate Requirements |
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NCEA National Certificate in Educational Achievement | 10 Level 2 credits in approved literacy (5 in reading, 5 in writing) |
CIE Cambridge International Examinations | Grade E or better in AS English |
IB International Baccalaureate | English at Higher or Standard level in Language A: literature, or Language A: language and literature; or at Higher level in Language B |
NZUEBS New Zealand University Entrance Bursaries and Scholarships | English mark of 46% or higher |
IELTS International English Language Testing System (Academic) | 6.5 in academic module (with no individual band below 6.0) IELTS Online is also accepted. |
LanguageCert – International ESOL | C1 Expert (LRWS) with a high pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill OR C2 Mastery (LRWS) with a pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill |
TOEFL (paper based) Test of English as a Foreign Language | 587 Test of Written English 4.5 |
TOEFL (internet based) Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 (with a Writing score of 21) TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. |
CPE Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English | Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169) |
CAE Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English | Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169) |
APIEL Advanced Placement International English Language Examination | Grade 4 or higher |
University of Otago Foundation Studies Ltd | Successful completion of ‘English for Postgraduate Academic Purposes’ paper |
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Overall score of 58 with no communicative skills score below 50 Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. |
University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA) pathway programmes | Successful completion of the English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS) with a B Grade |
University of Auckland Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP) | Successful completion of the certificate with a B Grade |
English New Zealand’s Accredited Pathway Assessment | English New Zealand’s Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2) |
NZCEL | NZCEL 5 Academic endorsement |
Scholarships benefits and value for Fully Funded Doctoral Scholarship at University of Otago New Zealand 2022/2023
Application Procedure
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.
Invitations to apply for the University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship 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.