Dr Robert Neville McCarthy Scholarship 2025

The Dr Robert Neville McCarthy Scholarship was established with a gift from Dr Neville John McCarty and Mrs Margaret Patricia McCarthy, and is offered to students who are undertaking a research project related to Veterinary Science. Preference is given to students with an interest in Equine Health and Performance.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet one of the sets of criteria below

DVM4 students

• be enrolled in DVM4 in year of award
• preference will be given to applicants whose research project is focused on equine health and performance
• Applicant's research project must be approved and meet the requirements as prescribed in the 2025 Research Project rotation guide.
• Applicants must be in good academic standing (no pending supplementary or special examinations). Academic records will not otherwise be considered in the selection process.
• Scholarship recipients will present their research project to the Class of 2025 during Capstone Week in November 2025

Applicants must submit a personal statement addressing how the proposed research project will enhance their veterinary education and the project's educational value

Graduate research students 

• You must submit an application and provide a description of the purpose to which the scholarship will be applied.
• Preference will be given to applicants whose research project is focused on equine health and performance
• You must also include a statement of support from your supervisor.

The award is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on the overall quality of their application.

Students undertaking research in Equine Health and Performance are given preference.

When determining the successful candidate for this award, other awards received by candidates are considered.