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Apply for an Accommodation Award

The Foundation for Knox College and Salmond College invites applications for accommodation awards of up to $4,000 each to attend Salmond College in 2027.

Applications are now open, closing on 30th September 2026.

Preference will be given to applicants who have put Salmond College as their first choice of College.

​Application Criteria

• Be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who have completed Years 12 and 13, or are currently completing Year 13, at a school in New Zealand or equivalent qualification overseas.

       OR

• Be International students who have completed Years 12 and 13, or are currently completing Year 13, at a New Zealand school.

• Be intending to enrol full-time at the University of Otago or the Otago Polytechnic for the first time and intending to pursue study for the entire academic year, or be a returning student whose application is endorsed by the relevant College Head (Knox or Salmond).

• Normally, having at least NCEA Level 2 with a merit endorsement, or equivalent evidence of academic ability.

• In exceptional circumstances, the trustees may approve an award for a student who does not meet the above criteria.

• Submit an ‘Application for a Residential College’ through the University of Otago’s Student Accommodation Centre. 

Application Process

​If you want to apply for an accommodation award, you must:

• Complete the online application form by midnight on 30 September 2026, saying why you are applying for this award, and providing details of activities in which you have taken responsibility, shown leadership, or contributed to your community.

• Arrange for a reference from a senior member of staff at your school (e.g. Principal, Assistant Principal, Year 13 Dean).

• Upload your most recent results in NCEA or equivalent to your application.