McConnell Elton Foundation Bursary

For fourth and fifth-year Bachelor of Veterinary Science students who are facing financial hardship.

Scholarship overview

Status: Closed

Key facts

Value: $1,000
Duration: One year's duration
Number available: Two awards
Type of study: Full-time, Part-time, Undergraduate

Application dates

Applications open: 4 July 2024
Closing date: 20 August 2024

The McConnell Elton Foundation is a registered charity committed to financially assisting and improving the welfare of veterinary students in New Zealand. Their vision is a New Zealand veterinary community that supports, values and promotes veterinary students for the benefit of individuals and the veterinary profession as a whole. After two years of full-time employment, you will be encouraged to donate back to the charity to help another final-year student. This will help grow the number of students who can be helped annually.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for fourth and fifth year students facing financial hardship.

What you'll be studying

This is an undergraduate bursary. You will be enrolled in a degree with a focus on veterinary science.

Eligibility criteria

You must be:

  • studying in a specific subject area
  • in the fourth or final year of your degree
  • open to making future contributions to the fund.

Application checklist

Include the following with your application:

  • a supporting statement (500 words or less) that includes a description of your financial circumstances and any other relevant information. The supporting statement could also include details of your academic achievements and extracurricular activities
  • your Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Selection considerations

When choosing our recipients, we will primarily consider your financial need. We may also consider your academic achievements, extracurricular activities and other scholarships or bursaries you hold.