Professional Experience Scholarships for Veterinary Science students
Professional Experience Scholarships
These scholarships have been developed to assist Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science students financially whilst on placements. The scholarships open approximately in February and close in April each year.
Peter & Mary Atkinson Prize
$1,500
Based on academic performance in Year 3 and a commitment to the veterinary profession
Piper Street Veterinary Clinic Prize
$1,000 x 2
Based on commitment to rural Australia, also it is desirable that the successsful applicant's will each complete a clinical extramural studies (CEMS) placement at Piper Street Veterinary Clinic
Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga Inc. Prize
$1,500
Sound academic record in years 1-3, activity in student and/or community affairs, and commitment to rural veterinary practice. The sucessful recipient is required to make a presentation at a Rotary meeting
Kym and Lesley Abbott Travel Scholarship
$1,500
To support a student in their 5th year to complete a placement in another country (preferably farther afield than New Zealand). The aim of the scholarship is to assist a student gain an international experience and to be able to benefit from seeing practice, and living for a few weeks, in another country.
Wagga Wagga Veterinary Hospital Scholarship
$1,000
Based on a demonstration of student having maintained paid employment throughout their studies, and will therefore forgo employment to undertake placement in final year.
Tableland Veterinary Service Scholarship - CEMS 1
$1,000
Based on a commitment to rural Australia, it is also required that the successful applicants will complete a 2-3 week clinical extramural studies (CEMS) placement at one of the Tableland Veterinary Service Clinics.
Tableland Veterinary Service Scholarship - CEMS 2
$1000 x 2
Based on a commitment to rural Australia, it is also required that the successful applicants will complete a 2-3 week clinical extramural studies (CEMS) placement at one of the Tableland Veterinary Service Clinics.