Bursaries and Grants Available
BVNA work alongside numerous of companies and institutions to award a number of bursaries each year with the aim of assisting students or qualified Veterinary Nurses.
RCVS Trust Small Grants Programme
Up to £5,000 for projects that meet well-defined objectives in veterinary science and medicine, animal care and welfare, veterinary education and/or professional development.
Small grants are available to RCVS members and Registered and Listed Vet Nurses. An individual applying on behalf of an organisation need not be a member of the RCVS, provided the project falls within one of the defined areas listed in the guidance notes.
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Name: BVNA Educational Bursary
Number: Variable
Amount: Up to £500
Objectives: General furthering of veterinary nurse training
Who can apply: Student ANA’s, Student VN’s, Qualified VN’s
Criteria: Applicants must be a current Member of the BVNA and be able to attend BVNA Congress in October to accept their award.
Closing Date: 31st May 2010
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Name: Royal Canin Bursary 
Number: Variable
Amount: Up to £500
Objectives: General furthering of veterinary nurse training
Who can apply: Student ANA’s, Student VN’s, Qualified VN’s
Criteria: Applicants must be a current Member of the BVNA and be able to attend BVNA Congress in October to accept their award.
Closing Date: 31st May 2010
click here to download a copy of the application form Royal Canin Bursary Application
Name: VN Times Bursary 
Number: Variable
Amount: Up to £500
Objectives: General furthering of veterinary nurse training
Who can apply: Student ANA’s, Student VN’s, Qualified VN’s
Criteria: Applicants must be able to attend BVNA Congress in October to accept their award.
Closing Date: 31st May 2010
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Name: Pfizer Animal Health Dental Bursary 
Number: 1
Amount: £1,600
Objectives: Full funding on the BVNA Veterinary Nurse Certificate in Dentistry
Who can apply: Qualified VN’s
Criteria: Applicants must complete, in full, the above training. They must also be able to attend BVNA Congress in October to accept their award.
Closing Date: 31st August 2010
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Name: Kennel Club Trust Veterinary Nursing Bursary 
Number: Variable
Amount: £3,000 total
Objectives: General furthering of veterinary nurse training
Who can apply: Student ANA’s, Student VN’s, Qualified VN’s
Criteria: Applicants must complete, in full, the above training. They must also be able to attend BVNA Congress in October to accept their award.
Closing Date: 31st May 2010
Name: Kennel Club Trust Veterinary Nursing Degree Bursary
Number: 1
Amount: £4,000 over 4 years
Objectives: To cover the cost of completing the VN Degree
Who can apply: Degree Students
Criteria: Applicants must complete, in full, the above training. They must also be able to attend BVNA Congress in October to accept their award.
Closing Date: 31st May 2010
Name: CEVA Animal Health Behaviour Bursaries
Number: 2
Amount: £500 each
Objectives: To cover the cost of completing the BVNA Companion Animal Behaviour Course
Who can apply: Anyone with an interest in animal behaviour
Criteria: Applicants must complete, in full, the above training.
Closing Date: 30th April 2010
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