Royal Canin Health Nutrition for Cats and Dogs Veterinary Science Scholarship – 4th Year BVSc

This scholarship is funded by Royal Canin New Zealand. Royal Canin is a pet food company specialising in dog and cat food.

What you'll be studying:

This is an undergraduate scholarship. You will be a fourth-year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science.

You must:

• be studying full-time
• be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• be studying a specific programme
• be in the fourth year of your degree
• have a grade point average as outlined in this award's regulations.

Application checklist:

Include the following with your application:

• a personal statement including your intended plans for work within the Veterinary industry after graduation, why you deserve - to be awarded this scholarship and how you intend to use the scholarship funds
• your CV
• two written references
• a 1500-word essay on the following topic: ROYAL CANIN® has made a commitment to sustainability for future generations. As such, we are constantly challenging ourselves on more sustainable, environmentally friendly, and ethically sources raw materials to build the unique nutrient profiles within our comprehensive diet ranges. Using an evidence-based approach, and a curiosity around novel sustainable ingredients provide an understanding of the current state and future opportunities for commercial pet foods focusing on one of the macro-nutrients provided in a complete and balanced diet for cats and dogs: Protein, Fat, Vitamins, Minerals, Carbohydrate

Selection considerations:

When choosing our recipient, we will consider your academic achievements and intention to pursue a career in this industry.