In 2015 Otago Polytechnic, with the Otago Rugby Football Union,  established the ORFU Scholarship to assist students with both sporting and academic aspirations

Two Scholarships are on offer for players wishing to study at the Otago Polytechnic in 2026. One male and one female will be chosen.

Applications for the 2026 Otago Rugby/Otago Polytechnic scholarship applications are now open!

The following conditions apply:

• Two FULL fees scholarships for one year of full-time study will be awarded at the discretion of the Otago Rugby Football Union for study starting in the year 2026*.
• This scholarship applies to Domestic students only.
• Candidates for the scholarship must be nominated by the Otago Rugby Football Union.  
• Candidates must meet minimum entry requirements for their programme of choice.  
• The scholarship may be held concurrently with other awards/grants, subject to approval of Otago Polytechnic
• Otago Polytechnic and the Otago Rugby Football Union has the power to terminate the scholarship if the recipient ceases to follow regulations of the programme of study and/or bring the reputation of the Otago Polytechnic or the Otago Rugby Football Union into disrepute. 

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* Please note...receiving a scholarship does not ensure inclusion into the Otago Women’s and Men’s Academy programmes for 2026.

Article added: Wednesday 14 May 2025