Source: University of Otago Samuel Merton is a Bachelor of Science first-year student who has already started making his mark in the world of music. A scholarship can make a big difference for a future with more than one dream. Samuel Merton is a Bachelor of Science first-year student who has already started making his mark in the world of music. The 18-year-old violinist had a big life decision to make that was impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns and his love for both music and science. “I chose to study Information Science because I love computers and math, but also, being at Otago means I can choose to branch out and do a double degree in Music too.”