The RVC Scholars Programme supports under-represented Year 12 students aspiring to study Veterinary Medicine through an 18-month programme of lectures, practicals, mentoring, and field trips. Ten scholars will attend 17 sessions, gain insight into RVC life, and, if admitted, receive £3,000 annually for up to four years.
The RVC Scholars Programme is designed to support under-represented Year 12 students aspiring to study Veterinary Medicine at the RVC. The comprehensive 18-month programme will develop skills, confidence and experience around the application process, as well as provide unrivalled insight into the RVC.
Throughout this sustained engagement, the RVC will run a variety of on-campus events, further supported by occasional online opportunities.
Scholars will have the opportunity to engage with a series of expert lectures, practical teaching, group work, animal handling, an admissions masterclass and a zoo field trip, all led by dedicated RVC staff. This will be supported by a select group of regular Student Ambassadors who will act as role models and mentors. All of which will provide a truly insightful experience of what studying at the RVC is like.
We are looking for ten dedicated scholars to form a supportive peer group and attend nine events in year one of the programme, and eight events in year two, all of which will take place on Saturdays at either the RVC’s London or Hertfordshire Campus.
Furthermore, scholars who graduate from the scheme and subsequently join full time undergraduate study at the RVC will be awarded a scholarship of £3,000 per annum for a maximum of four years.
The proposed dates (subject to change) for the start of the 2026 timetable are as follows: 15th January (online), 24th January, 14th February, 14th March, 4th & 5th April, 9th May, 13th June, 11th July. Completion of the Scholars programme is only met by attending at least 14 of the total 17 sessions offered throughout the 18 month programme.