Bella’s Veterinary Student Award Fund

What you will need

• ✓ Create a profile on the Yellowknife Community Foundation scholarship application portal
• ✓ Complete the mandatory eligibility quiz
• ✓ Submit a formal application for the student award

About this award

You can receive $5,000 from this award. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a resident of the Northwest Territories who is dedicated to improving animal health and care in Northern Canada. You must submit your application through the portal by May 31 at 11:59 PM MT. You will likely hear back in mid-to-late July when funding is distributed to recipients. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Yellowknife Community Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Yellowknife Community Foundation during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Yellowknife Community Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a resident of the Northwest Territories for at least twelve consecutive months. You must be pursuing post-secondary veterinary studies. A preference will be given to you if you are studying in the following areas: veterinary medicine, veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, and animal health technology.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to post-secondary students
• ✓ Resident of Northwest Territories
• ✓ Studying veterinary studies, veterinary medicine, veterinary technician, veterinary assistant or animal health technology

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Field of StudyAvoid giving a generic description of your interest in animals. Instead, explain why you want to secure veterinary qualifications specifically to work in the Northwest Territories. Mention your connection to Northern communities.
• SupportAvoid submitting references that only speak to your personality. Instead, provide contacts who can vouch for your academic ability or your experience in a clinical setting. Contact a former teacher or clinic supervisor for a strong reference.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to create your account. Instead, set up your profile on the scholarship application portal as soon as the intake season begins in the spring. This ensures you have time to complete the mandatory eligibility quiz.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is the only source of funding for your degree. Instead, look for other grants from the CVMA (the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association — the national professional body for veterinarians) to supplement your budget. Diversify your applications to increase your total funding.

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