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Who can apply

You can apply for a Biomedical Vacation Scholarship if you're studying for an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject and you want to find out more about research in the biomedical sciences.

Examples of relevant subjects include:

science (including biomedical, natural, computing or physical sciences)

medicine

dentistry

veterinary medicine

engineering

mathematics.

The university where you're currently doing your undergraduate degree must be in the UK or Republic of Ireland.

See the 'How to apply' section on this page for a list of universities that run our Biomedical Vacation Scholarships.

You're eligible to apply in the middle year(s) of your degree, when you have not yet undertaken a substantial period of research.

We particularly encourage students from groups that are currently underrepresented in postgraduate science research, including black and minority ethnic (BME) students and those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

A Biomedical Vacation Scholarship is for six to eight weeks. It provides a salary at the real Living Wage regardless of age.

If you need help with travel and accommodation costs, you can ask for:

up to £1,500 outside London

up to £2,000 inside London.

Applicants should apply directly to one of the following universities running our Biomedical Vacation Scholarships in the summer of 2021:

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the following programmes are unable to host students in 2021:

More information

Before February 2019, students who wanted to do a Biomedical Vacation Scholarship submitted their application forms to Wellcome. From 2021, students will apply direct to one of the universities that run our Biomedical Vacation Scholarships.

We're changing how we award Biomedical Vacation Scholarships because we're hoping to provide more opportunities for students from underrepresented groups.

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You can apply for a Biomedical Vacation Scholarship if you're studying for an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject and you want to find out more about research in the biomedical sciences. Examples of relevant subjects include: science (including biomedical, natural, computing or physical sciences) medicine dentistry veterinary medicine engineering mathematics.

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Vets Now Ethnic Diversity Nursing Scholarship - The Scholarship Hub

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Vets Now Ethnic Diversity Nursing Scholarship - The Scholarship Hub

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The application deadline for 2021 has now passed. We believe in a level playing field for all in the veterinary industry, which is why Vets Now have launched our Ethnic Diversity scholarship scheme. This commitment will be focused on investing in and supporting people from Black, Asian and Minority…

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Stormzy Scholarship for Black UK Students

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Following the launch of the Stormzy Scholarship in 2018, we are pleased to announce that Stormzy is this year offering two scholarships to black UK students who are admitted to the University of Cambridge in autumn 2020.

The scholarships, which are non-repayable, will cover the full cost of tuition fees and provide a maintenance grant which will significantly reduce the need for awardees to take out government or commercial loans. This support will be available to recipients for up to four years of undergraduate study. For 2020-21, the total award to each student for the year will be worth £18,000. Receipt of this award will not affect eligibility for a Cambridge Bursary.

Stormzy says:
"There are so many young black kids all over the country who have the level of academic excellence to study at a university such as Cambridge - however we are still under represented at leading universities. We, as a minority, have so many examples of black students who have excelled at every level of education throughout the years. I hope this scholarship serves as a small reminder that if young black students wish to study at one of the best universities in the world, then the opportunity is yours for the taking - and if funding is one of the barriers, then we can work towards breaking that barrier down."
The University of Cambridge's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stephen Toope, says:
"Stormzy is an inspiration, not just for his music but for his engagement on social issues and encouragement of young people. He has achieved great success in his career, but recognises that this was at the expense of his studies and the option of a place at a top university. He wants to inspire talented young black people who have their sights set on university to follow their dreams. The scholarships are a beacon for black students who might otherwise have felt they could not come to Cambridge."
Last year, 91 new black students arrived to take up their courses at Cambridge, the largest number ever but not nearly as many as we would like. We know we need to work harder to ensure that black students not only apply to study at the university, but that they feel at home here and achieve their full potential.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a Stormzy Scholarship, applicants must:

1. Have one of the following categories of ethnicity: Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other; Mixed - White and Black Caribbean; Mixed - White and Black African; or Other mixed background (to include Black African, Black Caribbean or Black Other)

2. Have a confirmed place for entry to the University of Cambridge for a first undergraduate degree, and due to commence study in October 2020. (You can check the status of your offer on UCAS Track at https://track.ucas.com/.)

3. Have been assessed for fee status as a 'home' student. (You were advised of your fee status in the offer letter issued to you earlier this year. (If you are in doubt, please contact the Cambridge College that has offered you a place.)

4. Have applied to Student Finance (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland) for a tuition fee loan and maintenance loan, and have received confirmation that they have been assessed and will receive full financial support. An income assessment must have been conducted and consent given to share the information with the University.

Application Process

The application process for the scholarship is as follows:

1. First of all, check your eligibility to apply. The panel will not consider any applications that do not meet eligibility criteria, and awards may be withdrawn if applicants are later found not to have met eligibility criteria or to have provided false information.

2. You can make an application using the online application form, which is available between 13 August and 6 September 2020. You will need to provide the following pieces of information:

Your full name, as provided on your UCAS form, and date of birth

Your UCAS Personal ID (the ten digit number you get when you register to UCAS Apply. You can find this on UCAS correspondence addressed to you)

Your ethnicity

Confirmation that you have applied, been assessed for and expect to be in receipt of the maximum level of support from the government through Student Finance (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland) for tuition fees and maintenance loans and that you have provided consent to share your information with the University.

A personal statement of up to 2,500 characters, outlining how you would benefit from the award

Confirmation that you give us permission to use all of the above information and that provided through your application to the University of Cambridge and to Student Finance so that we can assess you for an award.

3. Applications must be submitted by no later than midnight on Sunday 6 September 2020. Late applications will not be considered.

4. Applications will be ranked using:

household income data provided by you to Student Finance

indicators of higher education participation and socio-economic disadvantage based on the school you attended and the postcode in which you live, which will be drawn from your UCAS application

your personal statement

5. The selection panel will then take a final decision on which two students will receive the award. Applicants will receive notification of the outcome by the end of September.

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Stormzy Scholarship for Black UK Students

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Applications are now closed.** Following the launch of the Stormzy Scholarship in 2018, we are pleased to announce that Stormzy is this year offering two scholarships to black UK students who are admitted to the University of Cambridge in autumn 2020.

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THE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REOPENS ON 1ST MARCH EACH YEAR

The foundation awards annual diversity leadership scholarships to future diversity leaders. ​ Our education scholarships are available to full time students at an UK educational institution.

Imani winner of one of the 2016 Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Scholarships shares her experiences.

Winners of one of the 2016 Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Scholarships shares her experiences.

Mobeen, Scholarship winner, shares his experience on The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation

DONATIONS

Donating to our Scholarship Programmes and educational platforms are an investment in social justice, diversity, inclusion and equity.

This is one way to make a difference in developing thoughtful leaders in our community who can spur change in creating a better world for us all. We would strongly encourage you to support our future leaders by kindly donating towards our Charity's work.

See How you can donate page for information or on to the donation button at the top of the page. All amounts are welcome.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Funding to pursue your own education and career ambitions.
Please note that the funding is not to be used for funding another organisation and/or event. Funding will only be paid upon full completion of the scholarship programme in September.

Exclusive mentoring from leaders in their fields

Work experience (depending upon availability).

​Please note that the Charity does not offer grants or payment of school or university tuition fees.

SUBJECTS OR FIELD OF STUDY

Scholarships are available across many fields of study and sectors.
This relates to your future career aspirations. The scholarship programme categories are currently as per below:

Law, sponsored by Hogan Lovells

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)

Politics (including civil service)

Multi-sector (for all other industries) - Scholarship applicants can place their preferred sector(s) not listed above under the multi-sector scholarship

Black Women on Boards (for all industries and supports black and mixed-race female student leaders with Black African, the Caribbean and other black heritage aiming for the FTSE350 and Fortune 500 boardrooms)

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)

Disability (this includes part-time students specifically for this scholarship who are unable to study full-time due to their disability)

In previous years, we have launched other innovative scholarships such as:

Women's empowerment scholarship (for our gender diversity student leaders of all races and backgrounds)

Social mobility scholarship (for students of all ethnicities including the white working-class, Roma and travellers)

Age diversity scholarship (for mature students)

Black Leadership Scholarship (for black student leaders)

LGBTQ+ (for all races and social backgrounds)

Disability (for all differently-abled student leaders of all races)

Black Women on Boards (for all industries supporting black and mixed-race females student leaders aiming for the FTSE350 and Fortune 500 boardrooms)

Note: Any rude and uncooperative attitudes will result in the scholarship award and mentoring being withdrawn immediately. Respect is paramount.

ELIGIBILITY

​To be eligible for the scholarship programme, the students must meet all the conditions below: ​

Applicants must meet all the entry requirements for their full-time course

Scholarships are only available for new students. Previous scholarship winners are not eligible to apply

Applicants must enrol as full-time students in the UK. Part-time students are not eligible to apply

Have good academics and/or aspirations to achieve good academics

Be able to commit the time and effort to complete the scholarship programme

All scholarship applicants must have a demonstrable and genuine interest in diversity. ​

​There is no restriction on the nationality of the students. Students from all races (black, white and asian) and social backgrounds are welcome. However, applicants must meet all the entry requirements for the scholarship program. ​

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Scholarships are available for full-time studies ranging from GCSE to doctorate levels. ​

JUDGING PANEL

The judges are leaders at the top of their profession across a range of industries. They are passionate about increasing diversity and supporting our charity to sustain the future growth of diversity leaders. ​The scholarship application including references will be considered by the expert judging panel. ​

The mentoring programme commences in January of each year. ​ Important notes: ​

This scholarship cannot be deferred

Students cannot change to part-time and continue with the scholarship programme

Scholarships will not continue if the students are not committed to the scholarship programme in terms of time and effort. ​

All queries should be sent to info@tmbdlf.com. Prior to sending your email, please can you kindly re-read this page again to ensure that the answer to your query has not already been stated here. ​

The winners of the scholarship award will only be announced at The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Annual Lecture. ​ ​ ​

TMBDLF shares a drive to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe passionately that background should not be a barrier, and that anyone with the motivation should have the opportunity to pursue a career in their chosen industry.

This is why we have provided thousands of pounds worth of education scholarships to young people of diverse backgrounds who want to excel with their education and career while helping to create a diverse and fair world in and out of the workplace.

What are we looking for in a scholarship winner?

The scholarship recipients must have curiosity, passion, and drive, the genuine desire to improve diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in and out of the workplace in order to have a positive impact on the world.

What is the application process like?

Applying is free and takes on average 20 minutes by following our application process guidelines. [Include link to the page]

What are the deadlines?

All applicants should submit their application before 31st July. Winners will be notified in October during our annual lecture event and if selected, your programme will begin by January.

What is the email address if I have a question or query?

First, please read the scholarship website pages again and check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to make sure that the answer to your question is not already on our website.

Secondly, if you cannot find the answer to your question on our website, you can email the TMBDLF team directly at info@tmbdlf.com. We will respond to your question as soon as possible.

BRIXTON BLOG: Miranda Brawn Foundation announces 10 new diversity scholarships

TERMS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

Please read this webpage carefully and ensure that you fully understand the conditions of the scholarship you have applied for.

Thank you for your interest in the Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Scholarship. To be considered for this scholarship, please complete the application process and note the below:

In submitting this application, I acknowledge that:

I have read and understood the eligibility criteria I must satisfy to qualify for consideration by the Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation ("Charity") for the award of this scholarship;

As of this date, the information provided is, to the best of my knowledge, both accurate and complete;

I understand that should the information provided:
i) indicate that I am ineligible to be considered for award of this Scholarship;

ii) be incomplete to the extent that it is inadequate to prove eligibility to be considered for award of this Scholarship; or

iii) on further investigation by the Charity, proves to be inaccurate or misleading;

I understand that the Charity reserves the right to reject this scholarship application without further consideration/explanation.

The Charity has sole discretion in awarding this scholarship and the Charity reserves the right not to award this scholarship and/or to withdraw this scholarship for any reason at any time prior to award of this scholarship; or following the award of this scholarship, for any non-compliance by the successful applicant.

This includes displaying any form of rude, disrespectful, and uncooperative attitudes. Respect, etiquette, and manners are key to be part of our Foundation family.

I understand that the Charity does not offer grants or payment of school or university tuition fees.

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THE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP The foundation awards annual diversity leadership scholarships to future diversity leaders. ​ Our education scholarships are available to full time students at an UK educational institution. Imani winner of one of the 2016 Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Scholarships shares her experiences.

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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME - The Black Heart Foundation

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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME - The Black Heart Foundation

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To apply to the Black Heart Scholarship Programme, please submit an application of no more than 1200 words providing a brief summary of the educational activity for which you seek a scholarship, outlining how the scholarship would align with the aims of The Black Heart Foundation and presenting a clear case of financial need.

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Applications are now open

These scholarships are for Black UK applicants, towards your first year of undergraduate study and employability opportunities.

Up to 20 awards of £2,000 are available in 2022/23. There is up to an additional £2,500 of funding support for employability opportunities, such as internships, placements or summer research programmes.

Successful applicants will be enrolled on the Futures Scholarship programme. You will be supported by the Futures Scholarships co-ordinator to access career guidance and advice on University opportunities for personal and professional development.

Recipients are expected to come to periodic meetings with relevant University team members.

These awards are funded by donations from University of Bristol alumni and friends.

Eligibility

You can apply if you:

have one of the following categories of ethnicity:

Black African

Black Caribbean

Black Other

Mixed - White and Black Caribbean

Mixed - White and Black African

Other mixed background (to include Black African, Black Caribbean or Black Other)

are a UK applicant for full-time undergraduate study

have an offer (or are awaiting a decision) to study for an undergraduate degree starting in 2022/23

can demonstrate financial need.

Students from any subject can apply - read the full eligibility criteria.

How to apply

Apply using the online application form.

Deadline

The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 24 April 2022 with no exceptions.

Assessment process

The date when you will be told whether your scholarship application was successful will be confirmed.

Further details

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Applications are now open These scholarships are for Black UK applicants, towards your first year of undergraduate study and employability opportunities. Up to 20 awards of £2,000 are available in 2022/23. There is up to an additional £2,500 of funding support for employability opportunities, such as internships, placements or summer research programmes.

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IVC Evidensia Diversity Scholarship - The Scholarship Hub

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As Europe's largest employers of vets, at IVC Evidensia UK we feel a duty to give something back to the profession by ensuring we can offer our staff the opportunities they want.

We believe in a level playing field for all in the veterinary industry, which is why we have launched our BAME scholarship scheme. This commitment will be focused on investing in and supporting people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds to start their career as a veterinary professional. Our Scholarship programme is part of our wider commitment to supporting ethnic diversity across the veterinary professions and within our business.

Successful candidates will be awarded an annual grant, mentoring from our BAME scholarship board members and a support network to help them through their studies.

Who is eligible?

In order to apply for this scholarship you must be:

A UK or EU citizen

Currently applying to enter one of the UK or ROI veterinary schools for the 2022 intake

You must self identify as being from the BAME community

The financial background of your family will be taken into account during the application process and you will be asked to submit proof of this as assessed by Student Finance, with priority given to students from lower household income families.

What does the scholarship include?

There will be 12 scholarships available, each offering £5,000 a year during the course of your degree, plus mentoring and support.

Timeline

Applications open: March 14th 2022

Applications close: May 31st 2022

Successful and reserve applicants notified by July 15th 2022

Successful applicants required to submit confirmation of their place form their University and their financial status by 31st August 2022

Successful applicants confirmed 9th Sept 2022

How do I apply?

Applications can be made via the online application by following the link below.

How will my application be judged?

Your application will be assessed by our judging panel. In addition to the eligibility criteria set out above, which all applicants must meet, we will also be looking for strong evidence of

A desire, as well as the necessary personal qualities and experiences to become a vet.

A clear demonstration of what impact receiving the scholarship would have in helping you to achieve this.

Whilst attending an interview will not required of all applicants, in some cases you may be asked to interview.

Terms and Conditions

1. Applicants for the IVCE Diversity Scholarship agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. The promoter of the scholarship is IVC Evidensia UK, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2AU

2. No other alternatives to the scholarship will be offered and the scholarship is not transferable.

3. All applications must be completed and received in full by May 31st 2022. No consideration will be given to applications which do not meet all the conditions set out herein, which are incomplete or invalid, or which are received after the deadline. IVC Evidensia accepts no responsibility for applications that are lost, corrupted, damaged or delayed in transit.

4. All applications must be received via the online application form at https://www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk/IVCE-Diversity-Scholarship.

5. Only one application will be accepted per applicant. If an applicant is found to have submitted more than one application, they will be disqualified.

6. When you apply for this scholarship, your personal and contact information will only be used in relation to this application and will be shared between The Scholarship Hub and IVC Evidensia for this purpose only. More on the Companies' privacy policies can be found here https://ivcevidensia.co.uk/privacy-policy and https://www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk/terms-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

7. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by July 15th 2022 and will then be required to submit proof of place confirmation once it has been received. Final winners will be notified by September 9th 2022. The Scholarship finalists will be judged on a discretionary basis based on the merit of each application, by the selection committee. The decision of the selection committee regarding each application shall be final and there is no appeal against this decision.

8. In accepting the scholarship, the scholarship winner agrees to take part in any promotional activity to publicise the scholarship, as required by IVCE.

9. Scholarship money will be awarded directly to the scholarship winner in four separate instalments during each academic year. The money can be used however the student chooses.

10. Scholarship winners may be offered paid internship opportunities during the course of their degree at IVCE veterinary clinics but this does not constitute an offer of employment upon graduation, nor is there any obligation on the winner to accept such an offer.

11. Any winner found to have supplied incorrect or misleading information in their application at any time after the award will be liable to immediately repay any and all awards.

12. This scholarship opportunity is not open to employees or the immediate family of employees of IVC Evidensia.

13. Continued support of the winners for the duration of your degree will be subject to continuing academic success. The decision as to whether you are deemed to have made satisfactory progress on your programme of study will be at the sole discretion of IVCE. For the duration of the your scholarship you will be required to submit progress reports when requested, from your academic tutor.

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IVC Evidensia Diversity Scholarship - The Scholarship Hub

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Applications for the 2022 Scholarship will open in March. As Europe's largest employers of vets, at IVC Evidensia UK we feel a duty to give something back to the profession by ensuring we can offer our staff the opportunities they want. We believe in a level playing field for all in the veterinary industry, which [...]

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Accommodation available in Wooler Ne716nr Northumberland. Available for any students looking to do farm placements, clinical farm ems or mixed practice on a pay as you can basis.
(Min £20 per week covers electricity). Further donations received are used to fund BVEDS travel bursaries.

This accommodation access Wooler branch of Alnorthumbria vets (5mins walk) Or all branches Alnorthumbria if you have a car / prepared to ride a bus 30mins.

Black sheep vets / Cheviot vets also in the area.

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Travel bursaries - Two bursaries of £40 available for students from BAME low income backgrounds looking to travel for Farm EMS.

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Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies International Scholarship

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Each scholarship is worth £5,000 per year and is tenable for the duration of your degree programme, subject to satisfactory progress.

Applicants must be both a national and a resident of a country outside the UK. Applicants must have been offered a place on the BVM&S full-time programme commencing in the 2022-2023 academic year.

Students already on the programme are not eligible to apply.

The Scholarships are competitive and awarded on the basis of academic merit

Applications for the 2021-2022 academic session are no longer being accepted for this scholarship as the 10th of May deadline has now passed.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome by the end of July 2021.

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Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies International Scholarship

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Each scholarship is worth £5,000 per year and is tenable for the duration of your degree programme, subject to satisfactory progress. Applicants must be both a national and a resident of a country outside the UK. Applicants must have been offered a place on the BVM&S full-time programme commencing in the 2022-2023 academic year.

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At Vets4Pets, we know that EMS provides a key part of a student's transition from the lecture theatre to becoming a practicing vet, as well as providing a safe and supportive environment to practice clinical skills and put academic learning to use in the real world. That's why so many of our practices are keen to work with EMS students and pass on their knowledge to the next generation.

We've listened to current vet students and our recent graduates and and we know that finding and funding EMS is an increasing challenge. That's why we will be launching the Vets4Pets EMS Bursaries, funding 60 students to undertake clinical EMS in our practices.

Bursary recipients will be given £334 per week for a 2 week placement, gaining practical hands-on experience in one of our supportive practices. You will also have access to a Fast-Track application to our award-winning Vets4Pets Graduate Programme when you qualify!
Interested?
Applications will open on 1st March 2022 and will be via a single online form, so don't worry about getting your CV ready!

Ashford, Barnsley, Bearsden, Bishop Auckland, Broadstairs, Bromsgrove, Burscough, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge Barnwell Road, Cambridge Beehive, Castleford, Catterick, Charlton, Cheltenham, Chesterfield Ravenside, Chesterfield, Cross Hands, Doncaster, Dover, Dudley, Dumbarton, East Kilbride, Eastwood, Folkestone, Gateshead, Glasgow Forge, Grantham, Halesowen, Harrogate, Heanor, Hereford, Ilkeston, Keighley, Leeds, Leeds Birstall, Leeds Colton, Leigh, Lincoln South, Liverpool Old Swan, Llanelli, Maidstone, Mansfield, Milton Keynes, Newcastle Kingston Park, Newmarket, Norwich, Plymouth, Prescot, Rotherham, Sheffield Birley Moor, Sheffield Millhouses, Solihull, Southport, St Helens, Stockton, Sutton Coldfield, Wakefield Westgate, Walton Vale, Warrington Riverside, Warrington Latchford, Worksop

If you've completed EMS at one of our practices and liked what you saw, take a look at our award-winning Graduate Programme for more information on how you could start your career with us.

As well as our EMS Bursaries, we have hundreds of practices throughout the UK (including Northern Ireland) who continue to offer EMS placements. Many of our practices have certificate-holder colleagues and vets and vet nurses with specialist interests. So, whether you're looking to nail down the basics or develop an interest in anything from exotics to orthopaedics, we'll have opportunities for you! Use our Find a Practice map to get the contact details for practices right across the UK.

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New: Opportunity Bursary - open now for applications - Sutton Trust

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Who is it for?

Applicants must be Sutton Trust Alumni (those who've completed one of our programmes), OR alumni who've completed the Aspiring Professionals Programme by JPMorgan Chase and the Social Mobility Foundation.

Applicants must also be:

Have completed at least one year of undergraduate study, so enrolled onto a course (UG or PG) in the academic year 2021/22.

Have at least one full year left of study (can include recent graduates who will be going into postgraduate programmes)

Be based in the UK and studying at a UK university (please note the funds will be issued in GBP to a UK bank account)

How will successful candidates be selected?

How will successful candidates be selected?

There will be a range of the following criteria used to do an initial sift and identify the top 200 applicants:

Social mobility scoring data - based on the existing information The Sutton Trust collects for its pre-18 programmes.*

Ethnicity data - we've committed to a minimum of 60% of our applicants being from a Black or minority ethnic background, with at least 30% being Black students.

Household income.

Once these applicants have been identified, we will then use external application readers to score the funding proposals, based on identifying what skills and goals are the desired outcome of the activity that the funds would enable. We'll be looking at whether the application is clear and focused on achieving these goals, and whether the employability or experience of the student would be enhanced by this.
*For non-Sutton Trust students applying who've completed the JP Morgan programme with the Social Mobility Foundation, y ou will be required to complete the same questions our Sutton Trust alumni complete at their original point of programme entry - such as information on free school meal eligibility, post-code , and whether their parents have attended Higher Education.

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New: Opportunity Bursary - open now for applications - Sutton Trust

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Applicants must be Sutton Trust Alumni (those who've completed one of our programmes), OR alumni who've completed the Aspiring Professionals Programme by JPMorgan Chase and the Social Mobility Foundation. Applicants must also be: Have completed at least one year of undergraduate study, so enrolled onto a course (UG or PG) in the academic year 2021/22.

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The University of Edinburgh is privileged to offer scholarships to support Black African and Caribbean heritage applicants from socio-economically challenged backgrounds, made possible by a gift from the family of the late Andrea Levy.

https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/undergraduate/uk-eu/access-awards/andrea-levy

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The University of Edinburgh is privileged to offer scholarships to support Black African and Caribbean heritage applicants from socio-economically challenged backgrounds, made possible by a gift from the family of the late Andrea Levy.

The Andrea Levy Scholarships were established in 2020 in memory of multi-award winning novelist, Andrea Levy. Born in London to Jamaican parents, Ms Levy held longstanding family and personal links to Edinburgh and to Scotland, and the University of Edinburgh is honoured to contribute to her legacy by hosting this scholarship programme.

The Scholarship is designed to help with your living expenses, and to fully cover your tuition fees, throughout your Undergraduate degree.

Applications for students commencing their studies in September 2024 are now open. The deadline to complete your application is 8 April 2024.

The Scholarship is tenable for the duration of your programme of study, which is typically four years, but can be longer. This award does not affect your eligibility for an Access Edinburgh Scholarship (£1,000 - £5,000 per annum, depending on your circumstances), and both awards can be held at the same time. The total available towards your living expenses is therefore up to £10,000 for every year of your course.

*The full cost of your tuition fees, which for most 'rest of UK' students is £9,250 per annum, will be covered by the scholarship. If you are resident in Scotland your fees will be covered by SAAS.

We will assess applications using the following:

Household income - Priority will be given to applicants whose household income is assessed as £23,999 or less. Applicants with a household income of between £24,000 and £33,900 may also apply.

Your application statement of between 600 and 900 words explaining:

What achievements, academically and/or personally, you are most proud of. This could include overcoming a challenging personal circumstance. There is no right or wrong answer, we are keen to hear your story.

Why the scholarship would be beneficial to your studies and how it would help you to achieve your academic goals.

How your education would be of future benefit to your community and/or society.

Other factors - We may consider any other personal or academic circumstances that could have influenced or impacted applicants in their education to date. Further information on widening access at the University of Edinburgh can be found here

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A passion for growing the ethnic diversity of our veterinary community

Listen to our colleagues talk about their experience of the importance of ethnic diversity representation in the veterinary industry and how the Scholarship Scheme aims to help.

David Charles

Farm Vet at Scarsdale Vets

Sayaka Okushima

Anaesthetist Specialist at Pride Referral Hospital

Committed to supporting people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds

We believe in a level playing field for all in the veterinary industry, which is why we have launched our ethnic diversity scholarship scheme. This commitment will be focused on investing in and supporting people from minority ethnic backgrounds to start their career as a veterinary professional. Our Scholarship programme is part of our wider commitment to supporting ethnic diversity across the veterinary professions and within our business.

Successful candidates will be awarded an annual grant, mentoring from our ethnic diversity scholarship board members and a support network to help them through their studies.

Click here for a free downloadable video that anyone can use for widening participation talks.

Ethnic Diversity Nurse Scholarship

Our out of hours provider Vets Now, are pleased to announce the creation of a new scholarship scheme to fund vet nurse students from minority ethnic backgrounds.

Their aim is to embed a culture of diversity and inclusion within their teams to reflect the wider communities they serve.

IVC Evidensia Ethnic Diversity Scholarship Board

The Board consists of predominantly ethnic diversity vets from around the group to advise on the ethnic diversity Scholarship initiative, support the ethnic diversity veterinary community and our future scholars, such as a mentoring scheme and support for student societies.

Frequently asked questions

Further questions about the Ethnic Diversity Scholarship Scheme

Get in touch

If you have any questions that haven't been answered here, just send us an email:

ethnicdiversity@ivcevidensia.com

We'll aim to get back to you within 5 working days

Already studying at university or just finished?

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A new scholarship scheme aimed at improving diversity within the veterinary industry

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Get in touch with us for more information - a grant for POC/ BAME students requiring financial support throughout university/ nursing school