Veterinary Science Placement Scholarship

1. Background

a. This scholarship was established in 2025 to support third-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students at the University of Sydney in response to recent changes in abattoir placement allocations. These changes have introduced additional unforeseen costs for students completing this compulsory component, and the scholarship aims to provide financial assistance for those undertaking regional abattoir placements.

b. This Scholarship is funded by the Sydney School of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney through a donation from the Elsie Mary McNeice - Bequest.

2. Eligibility

a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant being currently enrolled in full-time in their third year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine within the Sydney School of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney.

b. Applicants must be approved to take the Abattoir Placement and attending a placement site outside of the Greater Sydney Area.

c. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial hardship or disadvantage.

3. Selection Criteria

a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:

I. evidence of financial hardship or disadvantage (e.g. Centrelink statement), and
II. a personal statement outlining how this scholarship will assist in facilitating their placement.

b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School of the School of Veterinary Science, or their nominated delegates.

4. Value

a. The Scholarship is valued at $500 (fixed amount).

b. The Scholarship value will be paid as a one-off payment on receipt of the signed Scholarship Terms and Conditions and Acceptance form.

c. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permission of Head of School of the School of Veterinary Science, and it is not transferable to another area of study, University school, faculty or university without prior approval.

d. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.

e. No other amount is payable.

5. Termination

a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:

I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. does not undertake or withdraws from an approved placement/unit of study,
III. fails to comply with the University of Sydney Student Placement and Projects Policy,
IV. commences part-time study without prior approval by the Head of School of the School of Veterinary Science,
V. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance,
VI. does not complete or meet the requirements of their placement,
VII. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their Scholarship application,
VIII. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or
IX. any other provision as indicated in these terms that would lead to termination.

b. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.

c. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or the Scholarship is terminated under any instance in the Termination Clause of these terms and conditions, the University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.