Scholarship overview
Status:
Closed
Key facts
Value: Up to $3,000
Duration: One year's duration
Number available: Two awards
Type of study:
Full-time, Undergraduate
Application dates
Applications open: 30 June 2024
Closing date: 30 September 2024
Restrictions
Eligibility restrictions:
New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
Full-time study only.
High achievement.
The Scholarship is awarded by The NZ Equine Research Foundation, a registered Charitable Trust.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for a fourth-year veterinary science student who wants to work mainly in the equine industry.
What you'll be studying
This is an undergraduate scholarship. You will be enrolled in a veterinary science degree.
Eligibility criteria
You must be:
- studying full-time
- studying in a specific subject area
- in the fourth of your degree
- a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- a short essay (no more than 500 words) on why you want to work in the equine industry and why you deserve to be awarded this scholarship
- a detailed budget demonstrating financial need and how you would utilise the scholarship
- your CV
- a written reference from a practitioner (experienced in equine practice) who you have worked with in the last two years
- the name and addresses of two other referees with current knowledge of your activities. One of these referees should be an academic staff member in the BVSc course
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipient, we will consider your academic achievements, good character and interest in working with horses. We may also consider your financial need.