McConnell Elton Foundation Bursary

The McConnell Elton Foundation is a registered charity committed to financially assisting and improving the welfare of veterinary students in New Zealand. Their vision is a New Zealand veterinary community that supports, values and promotes veterinary students for the benefit of individuals and the veterinary profession as a whole. After two years of full-time employment, you will be encouraged to donate back to the charity to help another final-year student. This will help grow the number of students who can be helped annually.

Who we're looking for:

We're looking for fourth and fifth year students facing financial hardship.

What you'll be studying:

This is an undergraduate bursary. You will be enrolled in a degree with a focus on veterinary science.

You must:

• be studying in a specific subject area
• be in the fourth or final year of your degree
• be open to making future contributions to the fund.

Application checklist:

Include the following with your application:

• a supporting statement (500 words or less) that includes a description of your financial circumstances and any other relevant information. The supporting statement could also include details of your academic achievements and extracurricular activities
• your Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Selection considerations:

When choosing our recipients, we will primarily consider your financial need. We may also consider your academic achievements, extracurricular activities and other scholarships or bursaries you hold.