Prize

Yvette Chen Prize for Animal Welfare

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

2 Jan 2024

Applications close

1 Mar 2024

Benefit amount

Up to $2,500

Eligible study level

Graduate coursework

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

This is an annual prize for students completing the third year of study in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who can demonstrate their interest in the field of laboratory animal welfare and non-standard clinical practice.

Benefits

one-off payment of up to $2,500

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 the third year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Selection criteria

The prize will be awarded:

  • To the student whose written submission (up to 500 words) clearly demonstrates their interest in the field of laboratory animal welfare and non-standard clinical practice.
  • The statement should demonstrate an active interest in the chosen area – e.g. chosen research projects, EMS placements, external volunteering or work, track chosen (but should not be limited to a particular track), how it relates to the promotion of animal welfare and how the student plans to use this education/experience in their future career.
  • The statement can also provide details on encouraging other students to consider what else they can do outside of traditional veterinary practice

Study level:

Graduate coursework

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Current study

Study area:

Agricultural and veterinary sciences

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Application

How to apply

Submit an online application below by the due date

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Status:

Not open yet

Applications open:

2 Jan 2024

Applications close:

1 Mar 2024

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