Summary
| Enrolment status | Currently enrolled students |
|---|---|
| Student type | Domestic students |
| Level of study | Undergraduate, Honours |
| Study area | Agriculture and Environment, Science and Mathematics |
| Scholarship value | At least $1000 |
| Opening date | 31 July 2020 |
| Closing date | 14 September 2020 |
Description
Established in 2012 and maintained by gifts from Ms Hilary Huey, who graduated from The University of Queensland with a Diploma in Physical Education in 1970.
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide undergraduate veterinary science students with funding to undertake practical educational placements in rural communities (both domestic and international) in their practical training rotations within the Bachelor of Veterinary Science or Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) program, in order to gain experience and confidence in working with livestock and large farm animals.
Eligibility
An applicant is eligible for the scholarship if the applicant:
- submits an application to the Head, by the closing date for applications; and
- is a domestic student in accordance with The University's Fee Policy; and
- has been approved to undertake the practical placement component of their program in a rural community.
Before you get started
If this scholarship has rules, download and read them.
How to apply
Please submit the completed online application by 11.59 PM AEST and ensure that you have included the following:
- Australian Tax Office (ATO) tax return for the previous financial year
- A written personal statement. (500 words max.)
- A studies report (unofficial academic transcript)
- A centrelink statement
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Selection criteria
The scholarship is awarded to the applicant showing greatest merit as demonstrated by:
- academic achievement in courses undertaken in the program to date; and
- financial hardship; and
- personal qualities; and
- any other evidence which may be deemed relevant to the applicant's future success in the veterinary profession.
Preference will be given to students who intend to work in a rural location after the completion of the relevant program.
Scholarship rules
Terms and conditions
The recipient may hold the Scholarship for 1 year, subject to the recipient continuing to be enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science or Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) program.
If a recipient fails to satisfy the above rule the recipient must show cause to the Associate Dean, why the scholarship should not be cancelled.