Scholarships

Vet Services Hawke’s Bay and the CHB Farmers Vet Club offer a number of annual scholarships for local students commencing tertiary study. 

The intention of our scholarships is to encourage and support students from our community persuing careers in Veterinary Science, Veterinary Nursing or Agriculture.

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Vet Scholarship 

Vet Services Hawkes Bay offer annual scholarship’s to two undergraduate students who are commencing their fourth year of a Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Massey University.

Two scholarships of $2500 will be awarded. For the successful candidates, $1500 will be paid upon notification of the award, and the remaining $1000 upon completion of 1 week’s practical work experience with us.

When choosing our recipients, we will consider your interest in all aspects of mixed practice (production animals, equine, and companion animals), your academic achievements and any other scholarships or bursaries you hold.

You must:

  • be commencing the fourth year of your Bachelor in Veterinary Science
  • be willing to spend a minimum of 1 week in practice
  • be studying full-time.
  • be a NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident 
To find out more about this scholarship please contact us or head to Massey University’s website.
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Veterinary Nurse Scholarship 

Vet Services Hawkes Bay and Vet Services Dannevirke offer annual scholarships to students studying either their first or second year of the Diploma in Veterinary nursing.

Successful candidates can receive scholarships towards their Veterinary Nursing study fees and will have the opportunity to complete a minimum of 4 weeks paid practical work experience in one of our Vet Services clinics.

 

You will be:

• Studying the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing through an approved New Zealand tertiary educational provider

• Prepared to complete practical work experience in one of our Vet Services clinics

• A NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident 

 

Applications for these scholarships open from 1st November 2024 and will close 7th March 2025.


 

LEARN MORE ABOUT VET SERVICES ANNUAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS HERE.

 

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CHB Vet Club

The Central Hawkes Bay Farmers Veterinary Club prides itself on helping young students achieve their career dreams through the provision of tertiary scholarships. 

 

The club currently offers 3 types of scholarships annually.

 

Please complete the application below or contact the club secretary if you have any queries:  

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Vet Club Member’s Tertiary SCHOLARSHIP 

Each year the CHB Farmers Veterinary Club offer a $2000 scholarship to the child of a club member or Vet Services employee who is finishing secondary school and enrolling in tertiary study.*

 

To apply for this scholarship, you must be a child of a member; or a child of a member’s employee; or a child of an employee of Vet Services HB Ltd.

 

  • Applicants of this scholarship must be currently enrolled at a Secondary School.
  • Applicants can study any Tertiary Education course.
  • Applicants will be formally interviewed by a ‘Selection Committee’.
  • At the sole discretion of the ‘Selection Committee’ two Scholarships may be awarded annually.
  • The Club Member or Vet Services HB Ltd employee must have been a member of CHBFVC/employee for a minimum period of 12 months prior to the closing date of the scholarship being offered, or at the discretion of the CHBFVC Executive.
For more information please contact  

*$1000  will initially be awarded upon acceptance, with an additional $1000 to be awarded upon acceptance into your second year of study. 

 

Vet Club Member’s Veterinary Science SCHOLARSHIP 

The CHB Farmers Veterinary Club offer a scholarship to the child of a club member or Vet Services employee who is completing a Bachelor of Veterinary Science. 

 

The successful applicant will be awarded $10,000 over 5 years for a BVSc. degree

 

  • The successful applicant is paid $1,000.00 upon submission of entry papers to the ‘pre-selection semester’ of Massey Vet School.
  • The Scholar is paid a further $1,000.00 post successful exam results from the 1st semester and acceptance of entry to the ‘professional stage’ of the BVSc. Degree.
  • The Scholar receives $2,000.00 per annum for the remaining 4 years.
  • These payments are conditional to successful exam results annually.

 

To apply for this scholarship, you must be a child of a member; or a child of a member’s employee; or a child of an employee of Vet Services HB Ltd.

 

  • Must be currently enrolled at a Secondary School.
  • Applicants will need to study Veterinary Science (BVSc.).
  • Applicants will be formally interviewed by a ‘Selection Committee’.
  • At the sole discretion of the ‘Selection Committee’ two Scholarships may be awarded annually.
  • The Club Member or Vet Services HB Ltd employee must have been a member of CHBFVC/employee for a minimum period of 12 months prior to the closing date of the scholarship being offered, or at the discretion of the CHBFVC Executive.
For more information please contact  
 

 

CHB College SCHOLARSHIP 

 Available to all CHB College students going on to tertiary education. 

 

  • The successful applicant is paid $2,000.00 *
  • Must be currently enrolled at Central Hawke’s Bay College.
  • Applicants can study any Tertiary Education course.
  • Applicants will be formally interviewed by a ‘Selection Committee’.
  • At the sole discretion of the ‘Selection Committee’ two Scholarships may be awarded annually.
For more information please contact  

*$1000  will initially be awarded upon acceptance, with an additional $1000 to be awarded upon acceptance into your second year of study.