HSB Scholarship application notes

In this section you can find out how to apply for the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Travel Scholarship

The object of the scholarship is to further the aims and aspirations of the late Harry Steele-Bodger and to this end a travelling scholarship or contribution to a tour of study abroad will be awarded at least once in every four years.

Those eligible are graduates of the veterinary schools in the United Kingdom and Ireland who have been qualified not more than three years, penultimate and final year students who would expect to take up the award in their final year. In addition, applicants must be members or student members of the BVA.

Travel scholarships are awarded to assist a visit by an individual to a veterinary or agricultural school or research institute, or some other course of study approved by the Governing Committee. Applicants should not be part of a team or expedition.

The successful 2010 applicant will be expected to take up the Award by 1 January 2011, and will have completed the  work by 31 December 2011.  If the Award is not taken up within twelve months of being made, it shall be forfeited.

 Acceptance of an Award carries an obligation to provide a full report (of at least 3000 words) of the tour of study within six months of its completion, and the Committee reserves the right to post the report on the BVA website and publish the report in The Veterinary Record if it so wishes.  The recipient may also be required to provide a report of approximately 500 words for publication should the full report not be published.

The Committee reserves the right to withdraw any award prior to the commencement of the tour.

Application checklist

Please refer to the following checklist before you complete your application

  • those in general practice are strongly recommended to seek expert guidance in completing their application forms
  • applicants should give particulars concerning the position they hold, the type of work in which they are engaged and, where relevant, a list of publications
  • it is not sufficient to state that a visit to a country is contemplated, the country should be named and where possible provisional permission must be obtained from particular individuals
  • the nature of the experience or information sought and the way the visit is likely to benefit the applicant should be clearly stated
  • an estimated cost of the visit is essential
  • if the applicant has obtained funds from other sources the source and amount should be stated
  • the names and addresses of two referees are required
  • applications not properly completed will not be considered

How to apply

The 2010 scholarship is now open for applications.

Deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 12 April 2010.

Your submitted application will be acknowledged by return email within two working days. Please contact us urgently if you do not receive confirmation of receipt.

If you experience any problems with the downloads or have any questions please contact Helena Cotton on 0207 908 6342 or email helenac@bva.co.uk