Scholarship

Sydney School of Veterinary Sciences Undergraduate Equity Scholarship

University of Sydney Original Source
Award

A$15,000 - A$15,000

Deadline

Jan 25, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

This scholarship aims to support low socio-economic students commencing a Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Sydney. Established in 2021 through the generous donation of the William Charles Watling Bequest, this scholarship provides financial support to eligible students entering the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology degree/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Sydney. The scholarship is valued at $15,000 per annum for the first 3 years of the degree to support academic course fees, books and other relevant course costs. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate low socio-economic status via the Educational Access Scheme, students from rural, regional, or remote areas of Australia, or those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons. Recipients are required to maintain full-time enrolment and a minimum Semester Average Mark of 65 each semester to continue receiving the scholarship.

Duration 36 - 37 mo
Renewable (3yr)

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Citizenship
Australia
Residency
Australia
Applicants
individual
Priority for
low_income, rural, indigenous

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter

Review process

Selection based on academic merit, evidence of low socio-economic status, and a personal statement detailing interests in studying the degree and plans for rural veterinary practice post-graduation

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding
  • employment_restrictions
  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • final_report