Wildlife Society Student Grant

The Wildlife Society Student Grant is an annual funding opportunity provided by the Wildlife Society of the NZVA (New Zealand Veterinary Association) to support veterinary students in gaining wildlife experience. The grant recognizes the need for more new graduate veterinarians to have the skillset in handling and triaging New Zealand's native wildlife species. This grant encourages third, fourth, or fifth-year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science to organize a placement in a chosen organization where exposure to wildlife in a hospital setting can occur and practical experience can be gained. The funding is intended to support students with demonstrated interest in wildlife veterinary medicine and clear career plans in this field. Recipients are selected based on their area of interest within veterinary science, intended career plans, the intended use of the grant, and character references.