Academic Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduate Program, New Zealand

If you would like to study in University of Otago, New Zealand and pursue Full Time Undergraduate Program in Any Subject you can avail Academic Excellence Scholarship which is being offered by University of Otago.
This is a Undergraduate Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from New Zealand Student to apply for the same. Only Few such award is being offered and the deadline for application is 15-Aug-14.
This Scholarship will Offer you The Scholarship provides support for three years of undergraduate study to a minimum value of $30,000, as follows:

• For the first year of study at the University of Otago, the scholarship will consist of an accommodation fee waiver for the full cost of accommodation in a University or University-affiliated residential college or, for students who do not take up this option, $10,000 comprising a tuition fees waiver and a contribution to general living costs;
  
• $10,000 for each of the second and third years comprising a tuition fee waiver and a contribution to general living costs.
  

If the student withdraws from study or fails to maintain a B+ average or equivalent, all payments will cease. Any other financial arrangements shall be at the discretion of the University.

• The Scholarship will be for up to three years of study, dependent on a B+ grade average or equivalent being maintained (per semester).
  
• The Scholarship will usually be taken up in the year for which it is awarded; however, students may apply in writing to the Manager, Doctoral and Scholarships Office, for permission to defer starting the scholarship for up to one year. Deferrals will not usually be granted where a recipient is proceeding to study at another tertiary institution prior to taking up the scholarship.
  
• The University of Otago Academic Excellence Scholarship may be held concurrently with the University of Otago Dux Scholarship, but in such cases the remuneration for the Dux Scholarship will not be paid. The University of Otago Academic Excellence Scholarship may not be held concurrently with any other University of Otago Scholarship.
  

Scholarships Times is pleased to provide you with the following information which has been updated recently:

Name of Scholarships:	Academic Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship is offered by:	University of Otago
Scholarship Offers:	The Scholarship provides support for three years of undergraduate study to a minimum value of $30,000, as follows: For the first year of study at the University of Otago, the scholarship will consist of an accommodation fee waiver for the full cost of accommodation in a University or University-affiliated residential college or, for students who do not take up this option, $10,000 comprising a tuition fees waiver and a contribution to general living costs; $10,000 for each of the second and third years comprising a tuition fee waiver and a contribution to general living costs. If the student withdraws from study or fails to maintain a B+ average or equivalent, all payments will cease. Any other financial arrangements shall be at the discretion of the University.
Duration of Reward / Grant:	*The Scholarship will be for up to three years of study, dependent on a B+ grade average or equivalent being maintained (per semester).*The Scholarship will usually be taken up in the year for which it is awarded; however, students may apply in writing to the Manager, Doctoral and Scholarships Office, for permission to defer starting the scholarship for up to one year. Deferrals will not usually be granted where a recipient is proceeding to study at another tertiary institution prior to taking up the scholarship.*The University of Otago Academic Excellence Scholarship may be held concurrently with the University of Otago Dux Scholarship, but in such cases the remuneration for the Dux Scholarship will not be paid. The University of Otago Academic Excellence Scholarship may not be held concurrently with any other University of Otago Scholarship.
Education Field:	Any Subject
Education Level:	Undergraduate Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	University of Otago, New Zealand
Students are eligible from:	New Zealand Student
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	Few
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 15-Aug-14
Eligibility:	*Are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.*Are intending to enrol for full-time study towards an undergraduate degree at the University of Otago for the first time in the year and/or semester following the closing date.
Important Information:	The Selection Committee, consisting of the Director, Graduate Research Services, in the chair, the Director of Marketing and Communications and the Manager of Doctoral and Scholarships, or their nominees, and nominees from each academic Division, shall consider the following factors in recommending the award of the scholarships:*Academic excellence (a minimum of NCEA Level 2 awarded with excellence, or equivalent, is required for consideration).*Demonstrated leadership ability (this may be demonstrated through leadership in school, sporting, cultural and/or community settings).

Notes from Scholarships Times Advisory:
*The Scholarship will be for up to three years of study, dependent on a B+ grade average or equivalent being maintained (per semester).
*The Scholarship will usually be taken up in the year for which it is awarded; however, students may apply in writing to the Manager, Doctoral and Scholarships Office, for permission to defer starting the scholarship for up to one year. Deferrals will not usually be granted where a recipient is proceeding to study at another tertiary institution prior to taking up the scholarship.
*The University of Otago Academic Excellence Scholarship may be held concurrently with the University of Otago Dux Scholarship, but in such cases the remuneration for the Dux Scholarship will not be paid. The University of Otago Academic Excellence Scholarship may not be held concurrently with any other University of Otago Scholarship.
Once all the information has been received by University of Otago and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.
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http://www.otago.ac.nz/study/scholarships/otago00550712123017.pdf