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RSPCA understands that qualified Veterinarians and Veterinary Nurses are essential in assisting with the protection and maintenance of pet’s health. For that reason, they aim to provide support to people who are interested in getting into roles which are related to Veterinary Medicine, Animal Care and Animal Sciences.

The value of this Grant is AUD $5,000 (total amount). This amount is paid as a one-off payment to the Winner.

1. To be eligible, you must be enrolled full-time in an accredited Australian Tertiary Education Institution and be studying for a certificate, diploma, degree or traineeship in any of the following areas:
   • Veterinary Medicine;
   • Veterinary Science;
   • Veterinary & Life Sciences;
   • Animal Care;
   • Veterinary Nursing;
   • Animal Studies;
   • Animal Sciences;
   • Animal Nutrition;
   • Veterinary Technology; or
   • Any other courses leading to similar careers as an animal carer or pet health specialist
2. Only citizens or permanent residents of Australia can apply; and
3. You must be 18 years of age or over to apply.
4. Employees and immediate family members including the spouse, de-facto spouse, parent, guardian, child or sibling ("Immediate Family Members") of an RSPCA Pet Insurance employee are ineligible to enter. Employees, and immediate Family members of GFS are also ineligible to enter.
5. Entrants must abide by the Terms and Conditions for an entry to be deemed eligible.