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. If you are awarded a bursary you MUST be available to attend BVNA Congress on 8 October 2011.
Please find details below of the bursaries currently available and application forms to download. THE DENTISTRY BURSARY IS STILL AVAILABLE BUT ALL OTHER APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR 2011. 2012 APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM EARLY JANUARY.
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.
Applications are closed for 2011
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.
Applications are closed for 2011
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.
Applications are closed for 2011
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.
Applications are closed for 2011
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.
Applications are closed for 2011
Name: CEVA Animal Health Behaviour Bursaries
Number: 2
Amount: £540 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.
Applications are closed for 2011
Name: Pfizer Animal Health Dentistry Bursary
Number: 1
Amount: £1600 to cover full course fees and some expenses
Objectives: To cover the cost of completing the BVNA Veterinary Nurse Certificate in Dentistry
Who can apply: Qualified Veterinary Nurses ONLY
Criteria: Applicants must complete, in full, the above training course.
