Dick Sutton Scholarship in Veterinary Science

The Dick Sutton Scholarship in Veterinary Science is a financial assistance award for undergraduate veterinary science students experiencing financial hardship. Established in 2023 by the generous gift of Associate Professor Peter Sutton in memory of his father, the late Dr Richard (Dick) Sutton, who spent 27 years of his career teaching veterinary pathology at UQ from 1979 until his retirement in 2005. He was Deputy Dean of UQ's School of Veterinary Sciences from 1985 until 1990. The scholarship provides at least $4,500 annually to support full-time students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) program who can demonstrate financial hardship. Preference is given to domestic students from Regional, Rural or Remote areas of Australia, or current residents of New Zealand. The scholarship is established under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by income generated from the endowment fund. Recipients are selected based on evidence of financial hardship, personal qualities, academic achievement, and potential for future success in veterinary science.