This scholarship has been established by Merilyn Wickes in honour of her parents Ern and Betty Wickes.
The scholarship is open to commencing rural students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia who are undertaking the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) program at the University of Adelaide on a full-time basis.
Students must have been residing in rural South Australia prior to commencing University study.
This scholarship will provide $5,000 to support one student for the first year of their undergraduate program.
Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to academic merit and financial need.
Applications closed Friday 8 March 2013.