Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
26 Jan 2026
Applications close
8 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $3,000
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
Established by Kate Gordon-Addison (1965-2018) who commenced employment with the Faculty of Veterinary Science in 2014. Following her career as a ballerina and in the corporate environment, Kate was extremely passionate about her work coordinating extramural study placements, and improving the program for the benefit of students. Unfortunately due to ill health, Kate worked her last day in March 2018 and set up the scholarship to be able to assist students in their education, enabling them to take opportunities available to them.
Benefits
This scholarship provides an allowance of up to $3,000
Amount:
Up to $3,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
2
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must be enrolled/commencing in the fourth year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM4) (VETS90096) undertaking an extramural placement
Selection criteria
- Selection is based on Financial need
- Students must submit an online Student Financial Assessment Form and applications will be assessed and ranked by Scholarships & Bursaries (University Services) using the Student Financial Assessment process.
Study level:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Agricultural and veterinary sciences
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
Fill out the Student Financial Assessment (SFA) Form and submit the scholarship application form online by the due date.
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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