Animal & Veterinary Sciences
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for postgraduate and undergraduate students in the School, thanks to the generosity of our many supporters. A number of industry–sponsored prizes are awarded to students who excel in their studies.
The School is also offering up to five Summer Scholarships (8-10 weeks). Please see below for futher details.
Further information on scholarships can be obtained from the University's Scholarships web page
Summer Scholarships
Purpose
The purpose of the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (SAVS) Summer Scholarship awards is to provide opportunities for excellent undergraduate students to experience research work first hand and to encourage students to consider undertaking university postgraduate study in fields of research activity in the School.
The Scholar will be expected to develop skills and knowledge in the research area selected with the aim of preparing the results of their work for publication or presentation.
Interested students should examine the research profiles of staff under the five Research Clusters on the SAVS website at http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/science/savs/research/. Students should then contact the relevant staff member to discuss a suitable Summer project.
Value
The value of the Scholarship will be $400/week for a maximum of 10 weeks (ie a value of up to $4,000 over a 10 week period). Payment will be made every two weeks into a nominated bank account.
Tenure
The Scholarship shall be tenable within the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences on the Wagga Wagga campus of Charles Sturt University. The Scholarship may not be held at the same time as any other scholarship. The start date will be determined by agreement between the supervisor and candidate; the tenure should end before the start of the following semester. Hours of work are to be negotiated with the supervisor and Head of School and will normally be 35 hours per week. Every Scholar shall be required to devote the whole time during the tenure of the Scholarship to the research programme. The Scholar shall not undertake any additional paid employment, except by the consent of the supervisor and the Head of School.
Eligibility
The Scholarship is open to all undergraduates with an interest in research in the broad discipline areas of animal, equine and veterinary sciences. Applicants who are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia shall receive priority but applications from other nationalities will be considered.
Criteria
In determining the suitability of a candidate for the Scholarship, the Selection Committee shall take into consideration the candidate's academic record, the referees' comments and any other relevant information that has been provided. The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final. The Selection Committee shall comprise the members of the School’s Research and Graduate Studies Committee (RGSC) with the option for co-opting CSU academic staff, which shall make recommendations to the School Research and Graduate Studies Committee.
Output
Each successful applicant shall be required to submit a report (no more than two A4 pages) of their research to their supervisor and the RGSC at the conclusion of their study period.
Applications
The School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences will provide up to FIVE Summer Scholarships, tenable over the 2009/2010 summer. Every person who wishes to be considered for the SAVS Summer Scholarship should apply on the application form available from the School Office (Graham Building) or from Prof Spithill. Each application should provide the following:
- Application form
- A certified copy of proof of Australian Citizenship or permanent residency (if Australian).
- A certified copy of the candidate's academic record (only if study has been undertaken at a University other than Charles Sturt University).
- A statement outlining the candidate's past and present extracurricular interests, and any other particulars that may prove useful to the selection committee.
- A statement of the candidate's future academic intentions and goals
- A statement of your proposed area of research (if known) and suggested School supervisor.
- A Curriculum Vitae. Candidates should ask two referees to be prepared to provide an oral reference on the applicant’s qualifications and abilities. The full contact details ( tel #, email) of referees must be provided on the application form.
Due Date
Completed applications must arrive at the SAVS School Office (Graham Building 229, Pugsley Place) or by email directly to Prof Spithill by 5.00 pm Wednesday 4 November 2009
If you require further information regarding the Summer Scholarship, please contact:
Professor Terry Spithill
Room 110, Building 294
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Locked Bag 588
Wagga Wagga NSW 2678. AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 2 6933 2439
Fax: +61 2 6933 2991
Faxed applications will be accepted as will completed forms attached to emails as .pdfs.
Results will be announced by Monday 18 November 2009 and applicants will be notified by email.
Postgraduate Scholarships
Full time Australian Postgraduate awards and CSU Postgraduate Scholarships are awarded at the end of each calendar year. Information about these are obtained from the University's Centre for Research and Graduate Training. These scholarship are awarded on a competitive basis and provide a stipend and operating funds to support the research project. Scholarships are also available through the E.H. Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation
For part time students the University and Faculty of Science may offer a limited number of fee–free positions to well qualified and supported students who wish to enrol part time. Contact the School Coordinator for higher degrees by research.
Cooperative Research Centres and Industry Research and Development Organisations provide grants to staff which often include student scholarships. These are advertised in Australian national newspapers when they become available
Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarships for Students in the Faculty of Science
| Year* | Name of Scholarship | Discipline | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Masterfoods (highest GPA in VSC112) | Veterinary Science | No application necessary |
| 3rd | JH Chalmers Memorial | Veterinary Science | 08flier |
| 4th | A & K Gestier | Veterinary Science | |
| Any | Redgate Poll Herefords | Veterinary Science | REDGATEflier |
| 1st | Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga Wollundry | Science related degree | ROTARYflier |
| Final | Rural Marketing & Supply Association | Agriculture/equine | RMSAflier |
| 2nd/3rd/4th | Tarcutta and Wantabadgery Merino Breeders Association | Agriculture–related | TWMBAflier |
| Any | Temora Shire Council | Agriculture–related | TEMORAflier |
| Any | The Rural | School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences | RURALflier |
CSU Scholarship Information
Go to the following web site:
http://www.csu.edu.au/student/scholarships/
Prizes
John and Dilys Howell Memorial Prize
Criteria: awarded to the student undertaking the Graduate Certificate in Captive Vertebrate Management course through the School of Agriculture with the best results in the first session subjects (BIO440 and BIO441).
Award: The prize will have a value of $250 and be in the form of a donor cheque and inscribed certificate issued by the University.
Redgate Poll Hereford Prize in Animal Production and Genetics
Criteria: awarded to the best combined results in VSC110 Animal Production and ASC221 Principles of Genetics.
Award: Textbooks to the value of $250–$300 and inscribed University certificate
CSU Prizes Information
Go to the following web site:
http://www.csu.edu.au/acad_sec/prizes.htm
Charles Sturt University Veterinary Foundation
The Charles Sturt Veterinary Science Foundation was established to support the veterinary program at CSU. For more information, please visit the Veterinary Foundation website http://www.csu.edu.au/special/vetfoundation/