Dr Robert Neville McCarthy Scholarship

The scholarship memorialises the late Dr Robert Neville McCarthy, BVSc, PhD, veterinary scientist and the son of the donors, who died in 1993.

The scholarship is designed to assist the student in preparing their DVM4 research project.

Applications open

10 Nov 2023

Applications closed

3 Dec 2023

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Single payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student
International student

Total value

up to $5,000

Applicable study areas

Agriculture, animal studies, food science and veterinary science

Number of scholarships awarded

1

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • be enrolling/enrolled in DVM4 in year of award
    • preference will be given to applicants whose research project is focused on equine health and performance
    • Applicant's research project must be approved and meet the requirements as prescribed in the 2024 Research Project rotation guide.
    • Applicants must be in good academic standing (no pending supplementary or special examinations). Academic records will not otherwise be considered in the selection process.
    • Scholarship recipients will present their research project to the Class of 2024 during Capstone Week in November 2024

    Applicants must submit a statement addressing:

    • the educational intent of their research project and how this experience will enhance their veterinary education
    • the potential value to the student of the learning experience the relevance of the experience to the student's career aspirations.

    The statement should be no more than 500 words in length.

    Selection criteria

    The scholarship will be awarded based on recommendations of the DVM Scholarship Committee.

    Eligible candidates are ranked based on:

    • responses to the eligibility requirements.
  • Application process

    Submit an application online by the due date

What are the benefits?

This scholarship provides an allowance of $5,000

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