The University of Otago Richard and Diana Somerville Commerce Entrance Scholarship

The Selection Panel, consisting of the Head of Schools' Liaison, the Manager, Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships, and the Director of Development and Alumni Relations, or their nominees, shall consider the following factors in awarding the scholarship:

• Academic ability (a minimum of NCEA Level 2 awarded with merit, or equivalent, is normally required for consideration).
• Financial need.
• Life circumstances which present significant barriers to studying at university.
• Potential and motivation to succeed at university.
• Intended programme of study

Application for this Entrance Scholarship is normally open to students who meet the requirements of 1 AND 2. Those who fit within 3 are ineligible.

Application for all Entrance Scholarships is normally open to students who meet the requirements of 1. 1 OR 1. 2, AND 2. Those who fit within 3 are ineligible.

1 Are a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holder

Or

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

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

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

*Exceptions to 0.4 EFTS or less are considered when all previous University- or tertiary-level study has been undertaken whilst concurrently enrolled at secondary school.

In addition to the above eligibility criteria, applicants must:

Be intending to enrol in their first year of a programme of study for one of the following degrees at the University of Otago:

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Arts and Commerce
• Bachelor of Commerce and Science
• Bachelor of Entrepreneurship