If you are planning on a taking a gap year, it may be possible to defer taking up an Entrance Scholarship. Recipients must accept their scholarship offer prior to requesting a deferral.
You will need to refer to the terms and conditions of the scholarship awarded, and apply in writing to the Manager, Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships:
Email entrance.scholarships@otago.ac.nz
Please include the following details in your request:
- Your full name
- University of Otago student ID number
- Date of birth
- Home address
- Programme you applied for
- A brief description of your reasons and plans for your deferral year in your request