External Scholarship Opportunities

To supplement our efforts to reduce student loan debt through the institutional aid, it is our expectation that all students applying for financial aid take an active role in limiting their borrowing by seeking outside scholarship opportunities.

Below is a listing of possible opportunities, however many other scholarships exist beyond those listed here. Students should look for scholarships from professional veterinary organizations in their home state, local groups such as kennel clubs, former employers or fraternal organizations, and organizations to which they belong such as student clubs, religious organizations, military organizations, and sororities/ fraternities.

While we screen these listings to eliminate any offers that do not appear to be legitimate, students should review all scholarship information carefully. Never pay money to apply for a scholarship or other funding opportunity.

AASVF - Merck Veterinary Student Scholarship Program	The AASVF-Merck Veterinary Student Scholarship Program seeks to identify and assist future swine veterinarians with their educational expenses.
AAVMC Dr. Catherine A. Knupp Scholarship	Two $25,000 scholarships awarded annually to veterinary students that aspire to pursue an advanced degree in basic or veterinary clinical research fields of study.
Academy of Veterinary Consultants Foundation	Two$10,000 scholarships for 2nd and 3rd year students interested in beef cattle production medicine.
AKC Humane Fund - John D. Spurling Scholarship	In celebration of the Human-Canine Bond, the Fund awards five scholarships per year, totaling $10,000 annually, payable as tuition assistance to accredited institutions to full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and responsible pet ownership. Individuals pursuing studies in veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, physical therapy, animal care, animal behavior, grooming and training, may be eligible for this grant.
American Association of Avian Pathologists	Various Opportunities
American Association of Bovine Practitioners	Various Opportunities
American Association of Equine Practitioners Scholarships	Various Opportunities
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation	Various Opportunities
American Veterinary Medical History Society Scholarship	Open to all veterinary students. Students compete by participating in an essay contest about a veterinary history topic.
Army Medical Scholarships	The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) through the US Army offers a full tuition for an advanced medical degree (Includes Veterinary) while also providing a monthly stipend.
Aurora Pharmaceutical DVM Student Scholarship Program	Third year students currently pursuing their DVM at an accredited university within the United States are eligible to apply. In total, $85,000 in scholarships will be awarded.
AVMF Scholarship	Various Opportunities
College Veterinary Medicine Puerto Rico	Available to Native Puerto Rican students that are in the 4th year of veterinary school.
Dr. Gregory D Bossart Memorial One Health Scholarship	Open to veterinary students that are conducting or plan to conduct research that encompasses the one health model and/or address a one health topic.
DVMA/Merk Student Scholarship	$2,500 given to a veterinary student in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year. Must be from Delaware, GPA of 2.5 or higher, with first preference given to new applicants.
Every Cat Health Foundation Scholarships	Various scholarships
HSVMA Student Scholarship	The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association is offering student scholarships for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year veterinary students who have demonstrated an interest in animal welfare issues through volunteer or other such activities while in vet school.
Paw Prosper Continuing Education Scholarship	Dedicated to serving handicapped dogs & cats worldwide, and changing the lives of pets through the miracle of mobility. Sponsoring a $1000 scholarship for students entering the field of Veterinary Medicine.
Maine Veterinary Education Foundation	Maine Veterinary Education Foundation is able to provide a number of scholarship awards to veterinary students from Maine. Last year, we were able to award almost $30,000 in such scholarships. These awards tend to go to students entering their final year, but we welcome applications from second and third-year students as well. Should one or more of your students be awarded a scholarship, the award(s) will be paid directly to your veterinary school, to be applied against student tuition for the year beginning September.
Margaret A. Haines Telephony Scholarship	Ideal candidates have been a member of AQHA for at least one year who is attending an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine; whose studies focus on equine medicine and or surgery, and has a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average. Recipient must pursue an equine-focused veterinary practice. Applicant must be enrolled as a third year veterinary school student when applying. Funding for this scholarship will be applied to the student's last year of the veterinary program.
National Cattlemen's Foundation W.D. Farr Scholarship	Two $15,000 scholarships available to eligible students.
National Dairy Herd Information Association	$1,500 scholarship open to 3rd or 4th year veterinary students planning to work in dairy or have involvement in dairy medicine.
National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Scholarships	Various scholarships
NDVMA Scholarship	Various Opportunities
Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association Scholarships	Open to students that have graduated from a Nebraska high school or home school. Students must have completed at least two semesters of veterinary school prior to applying.
Oxbow Animal Health Exotics Interest Scholarships	Various scholarships
Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association Veterinary Student Scholarship	Students that are graduates of a Rhode Island high school and are in their 3rd year of veterinary school are eligible to apply for one $2,500 scholarship.
Ride & Tie Jim Steere Veterinary Scholarship	All currently enrolled veterinary students may apply. $3,000 total available scholarship dollars.
SAVMA Scholarships	Various Scholarships
PetSmart Charities Veterinary Scholarship	Awarded to veterinary students in the United States who embody the mission and vision of PetSmart Charities. Veterinary students on the forefront of providing accessible veterinary care in under-resourced communities are encouraged to apply.PetSmart Charities will award up to three (3) $50,000 scholarships funded directly to the university to cover academic tuition costs, not to exceed one academic year.
Teddy Sarna Veterinary Medicine Scholarship	All veterinary students are eligible to apply for $1,500 scholarships and may reapply annually.
The Unleashable Scholar: a veterinary dermatology scholarship	Opportunity for $2,000 scholarship for any currently enrolled veterinary student in an accredited veterinary program in the United States. Those with an interest in veterinary dermatology are especially encouraged to apply.
USDA	Various Opportunities
Veterinary Scholarship Trust of New England	Various scholarships
VIN Foundation’s Solutions for the Profession Competition	Essay competition open to all students enrolled in veterinary school. 3 scholarships awarded: $5,000, $3,000, and $1,500.
Westie Foundation of America Scholarships	Two $5,000 scholarships for 3rd or 4th year veterinary students. Preference to students that have interest in purebred dogs, especially Terriers, and an interest in ongoing research for them.
WSAVA Michael J Day Scholarship	Open to veterinary students around the world. The Scholarship will provide financial assistance to enable the selected Scholar to carry out research into an aspect of small companion animal infectious disease, clinical vaccinology or immunology.
Zoetis	Zoetis is committed to the growth and advancement of hard-working and dedicated veterinary students. Through partnerships with various major organizations, Zoetis provides two different scholarships worth thousands of dollars each to eligible students.

External Externship/Travel Stipends

AASVF Swine Externship	AASV grants of $200 to $500 to veterinary students who complete an externship of at least two (2) weeks in a swine practice or a university-based or mixed animal practice with a considerable swine component.
AASVF Annual Meeting Travel Stipend	AASV travel stipend of $300 for student members.
AVC Externship Grants	AVC $500 grants for veterinary students with beef production medicine interest completing an externship.
AAAP Foundation Externship	Awards of up to $1,300.00 to 3rd or 4th year veterinary students to help them defray housing, living and travel expenses incurred while attending poultry medicine externships.
AAAP Student Travel Award	Up to $500 stipend to help defray travel expenses to the AAAP Annual Meeting.
AAAP Reed Rumsey Award	Up to $1,000 plus travel expenses to the AAAP Annual Meeting. Selected students present research or case report at AAAP Annual Meeting.
L. Dwight Schwartz Travel Scholarship	Travel Scholarship to attend the Avian Medicine Section of the Annual Meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
National Wildlife Rehabilitation Association (NWRA)	Alma Natura Trust offers one award to help defray costs of attending NWRA Annual Symposium.
SAVMA Externship Grant	Various opportunities for externship funding.