Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
26 Jan 2026
Applications close
31 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $2,500
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The D.C. Blood Prize was established with a gift from the Blood family and is offered to students who are enrolled in a graduate research degree with the Melbourne Veterinary School for undertaking travel for the purpose of presenting their research at a conference.
Benefits
This prize provides a one-off payment of approximately $2500.
Amount:
Up to $2,500
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
Approximately 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this prize, you must:
- Be enrolled in a graduate research degree in the Melbourne Veterinary School and have met the requirements for confirmation of your candidature
- Be enrolled at the time of the proposed travel and not have submitted your thesis or be on a leave of absence.
Selection criteria
The award is offered to the student who are ranked highest by the selection panel based on their personal statement and letter of endorsement from their supervisor. When determining the successful candidate for this prize, other awards received by candidates are considered.
Conditions
Students must undertake the proposed travel. In addition, students must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation and a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Agricultural and veterinary sciences
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How to apply
You must submit an application and provide:
- A statement outlining the benefits of the proposed travel for your research and future aspirations
- Details of the proposed travel, including purpose of travel, itinerary, and cost estimates
- Letter of endorsement from your supervisor or head of school
- Evidence of accepted conference presentation
When will I know the outcome?
- Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
- Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
- Future Rounds - TBC
Status:
Not open yet
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