Scholarship / An animal person - Why I apply for AAS essay [2]

Why are you applying for an Australia Awards Scholarship? (Maximum of 250 words)

Being an animal person, I have always dreamt of working with animals and developed a passion for animal science.
My dream budded into my life's career goal. However, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture was as far as I could get since there was no tertiary curriculum for veterinary education in the country.

I am applying to the Australian Awards Scholarship 2025 to study veterinary medicine through master's coursework to achieve my ultimate dream of becoming a veterinarian. I chose the Australian Awards Scholarship because it has a great reputation for facilitating individuals' dreams and career goals and giving opportunities to people from developing countries.

Furthermore, as someone who does not have the luxury to meet the financial needs of studying overseas, the remuage package that comes with the scholarship parades exceptional rewards and nonetheless is another reason to apply. Moreover, the Australian Awards Scholarship is an ideal facilitator to many prestigious universities in Australia and I am happy such assistance will allow studying in reputable institutions, enabling inclusivity and exposure to a diversified network socially, culturally, and academically. I would be greatly honored if granted the opportunity.

Scholarship / Challenges and barriers that you expect you may face in applyins skills and knowledge. [2]

Hi Everyone, Please help me with this Scholarship essay.
Identify the challenges and barriers that you expect you may face, on your return, in applying the skills, knowledge, and linkages you gain from your scholarship study.

Explain how you will overcome these and what you will do to effectively contribute to the country's development.

In a typical Papua New Guinean society, discrimination based on age, ethnicity, and gender is prevalent and such can be expected in my transition to working as a female vet. Many clients' expectations may be that a vet would be an experienced male and not a recently graduated female with less experience and they will question medical roles and procedures.

Self-sufficiency and self-doubt can be emotional challenges arising from such apart from others.

Fortunately, Papua New Guinea is slowly but surely accepting young women from any background of culture and traditions who can get educated and strive in male-dominated and unique fields of career. Women who pioneered careers in the country's science and veterinary services as vets, technicians, and specialists are my role models and I am assured and motivated to overcome these challenges, as they have done before me.

Having good mentorship through colleagues, friends, families, or external connections and regular self-care and self-evaluation checks to prevent stress, burn-out, or mental health issues can suppress one's self-doubt. A clear mind and stable self-esteem will allow me to effectively apply my skills and knowledge to the best of my abilities.