Thank you

Just a quick one to say thank you to Mark for a donation for £20.00, greatly appreciated :)

Update

Hello Everyone,
So I have a couple of weeks off to complete exams and visit the University of Edinburgh Vet School as a successful applicant and it was out of this world. it has confirmed my ever-growing desire to be a Veterinary Surgeon and make a difference to many animals and owners lives.
I have been very lucky to receive some donations from family, friends and anonymous people. Thank you everyone who has donated so far. I have a friend at my current University who is running the Barcelona Marathon and is raising money for my cause. I could not be more thankful.
I would like to reach out to many members of the public to help me along my journey and donate some money whether this be £1, every penny counts.
I have been writing to businesses and my local Member of Parliament. I currently have not been successful from businesses in regards to funding, but it will not dishearten me and I will continue on my venture to raise this money. My local MP (Andrew Turner), has forwarded my letter to the house of commons where they are looking over my situation and the situation of other second degree students and the impact it has on the development of UK nationals in further education.
I hope to bring more news soon and once again thank you for all your support.
Any suggestions would be kindly received.

Luke
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Newspaper

Soooo ... Got my story published in my local newspaper :) love it :)

Thank you

Thank you Jodi Williams for your donation it will help to increase my total monies raised :)

Thank you Heather Graham

A big thank you to Heather Graham for donating £10, much appreciated. Another step towards raising money as well as awareness to the general public.

Ways to Donate

On the right hand side of my blog there are two options to donate to my funding campaign. There is a one-off option where any amount can be donated on a one-off basis. Or alternatively I have a NEW subscription button ranging from £1 a week or month to £40 a month. Please take time to have a look and do not hesitate to contact vetschoolfunding@hotmail.com for further information or any queries.

Thank you

Thank you Peter Kay ... From Sunderland for a kind donation of £10 thank you very much.

Another big thank you

Thank you Karen Johnson for a donation of £10 massive thank you and another stepping stone taken :)

First Donation

A big thank you to My first donation of £20.00, a big milestone to get my cause rolling. Thank you very much

A new approach - The £1 Challenge

Having tossed and turned throughout the night about the thought of public funding, I had come to a conclusion I was being too ambitious and darn right cheeky. I am sure you all would rather invest in a worthwhile cause ... this is when I thought of a more realistic approach to my tuition funding. Currently I am applying to many businesses to apply for funding, however I would also like to have an active role in my fundraising rather than solely apply to businesses in this economic climate.

There for I have thought...
For every visit to my Blog could I make a suggested donation of £1 using PayPal secure donation button on the right hand side.
I feel this is a more realistic amount from any persons and feel that by actively promoting my cause I can raise a considerable amount.
Once again I thank you for your time

Financing veterinary studies

There are no recognised sources of grants for UK students taking a second 'first degree' in veterinary science or any other subjects, and there are limited funds available from veterinary and non-veterinary companies. 

The government has announced that it will no longer provide funding for students who are wishing to study a higher education qualification that is equivalent to or at a lower level than the one already gained. Therefore the university will charge a higher rate of tuition to students. This has an effect on students who wish to study a degree such as Veterinary Medicine, who used an undergraduate degree to help them qualify for admission. These students are having to fund a large sum of money to support their studies, in my case £27,900. 

http://www.rcvs.org.uk/education/i-want-to-be-a-vet/#finance

Official Letter - Offer of Admission from the University of Edinburgh to study BVM & S

Welcome

Hello my name is Luke Wilson, I am 21 and from the Isle of Wight. I am currently in my final year studying BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science at the University of the West of England. I applied to study Veterinary Medicine as a second degree. On the 20th December 2012 I received an offer of admission to the University of Edinburgh to study BVM&S Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, commencing September 2013. 
Recently government funding for university degrees have been abolished, therefore to study BVM&S as a second degree I am liable to pay £27,900 per annum tuition fees. I am therefore creating this website to educate the public about how government funding cuts have an effect on the future of British Veterinarians. Universities rely on second degree graduates to pay a higher tuition fee to help cover the costs of the course and partially subsidise first degree students (university dependant). A copy of my offer of admission letter can be requested.
I am using a donation facility of PayPal  to help fund my tuition fees over my 5 years. I understand this is a lot to ask of the general public and any amount would be gratefully received.