Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Otago Polytechnic - Auckland Campus, New Zealand

• 2026 - Up to NZD $8,000, representing the full tuition fee for the eligible English Language programme, which is credited toward the student’s mainstream programme on successful progression.
• 2027 - Up to NZD $6,000, representing the full tuition fee for the eligible English Language programme, which is credited toward the student’s mainstream programme on successful progression.

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet all the following criteria:

• be an international student, meaning you are not a New Zealand citizen or resident
• be a new international student at Otago Polytechnic
• be enrolled full-time in an English Language programme and meet the academic and English entry requirement for the mainstream programme. 

Scholarship

Value

• This scholarship supports international students who will live in our student village, Te Pa Tauira, Tauira, for the full academic year (mid Feb 2026 to end November 2026 - semester 1 and semester 2).
• You must be between the ages of 18 and 23 to receive this scholarship.
• The goal is to help ease your living costs while studying at Otago Polytechnic.
• You apply by indicating interest in your application to live in the student village.
• The scholarship provides either a meal plan for the first semester of 2026 OR a $2,000 discount on accommodation fees.

Scholarship recipients can choose one of the following:

• A meal plan for the first semester of 2026 (valued at $3,000),OR
• A $2,000 accommodation fee discount applied directly to your 2026 accommodation costs.

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet all the following criteria:

• Be an international student, meaning you are not a New Zealand citizen or resident. Check if you should choose Domestic or International.
• Be between the ages of 18–23 as of the start of Semester 1, 2026 (i.e., you must turn 18 by February 2026).
• Be enrolled full-time in a 2 year diploma or bachelor’s degree or postgraduate programme at Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin campus.
• Commit to staying at Te Pa Tauira Student Village for the full academic year (February 2026 – November 2026).
• Submit an accommodation application for Te Pa Tauira through the standard application process.

Please note:

Exchange students and study abroad students are not eligible for this scholarship.

• The scholarship is only valid for accommodation at Te Pa Tauira – Otago Polytechnic Student Village.
• Students must maintain full-time enrolment throughout the academic year the scholarship was issued for
• The scholarship is not transferable or redeemable for cash.
• Payment of semester 1 fees are required to be paid upfront prior to move in and the scholarship will be applied to the second semester fees.
• Recipients must meet the requirements of their Residential Agreement and comply with theVillage rules of Te Pa Tauira.
• In the event of change in enrolment including withdrawal from study, the successful recipient is required to repay the full sum of the scholarship to Otago Polytechnic.
• The scholarship may be held concurrently with other awards/grants, subject to approval of Otago Polytechnic.
• Otago Polytechnic Limited reserve the right to terminate the scholarship if the recipient ceases to follow regulations of the programme of study and/or brings the reputation of Otago Polytechnic disrepute.