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.
| AAEP Winner's Circle Scholarship | Sponsored by the AAEP Foundation, Platinum Performance, and the Race For Education, this scholarship is available to veterinary students in their 2nd or 3rd year of study who are intending to enter equine veterinary medicine. Students applying during their 2nd year of vet school will receive scholarship funds during their 3rd year. Third-year students will receive scholarship funding during their 4th year. |
| 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 | One $50,000.00 scholarship awarded annually to a veterinary student that aspires to pursue an advanced degree in basic or veterinary clinical research fields of study. Must be enrolled or accepted to a combined PhD/DVM program. |
| Academy of Veterinary Consultants Foundation | Three scholarships for 2nd and 3rd year students interested in beef cattle practice. |
| Adel A. Malak Scholarship | 1st and 2nd year veterinary students may apply. $15,000 annual scholarship with paid employment while in school and converts over to a full time position post graduation. |
| 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. |
| Alliance Animal Health Partners for Success Scholarship | Award three scholarships each year in partnership with Scholarship America. |
| 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 Quarter Horse Foundation | Ideal candidates are current AQHA or AQHYA members from Pennsylvania. Members must apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college, university, vocational or professional school. Recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average. Funding for this scholarship may be applied to a four-year undergraduate, graduate or professional degree program of the student's choice. |
| 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. |
| Association of Veterinarians in Turkey Production Annual Meeting Travel Award | Award to assist students attending the AVTP annual meeting. Approved students will receive up to $500.00 in a travel award granted at the close of the AVTP annual meeting. |
| Association of Veterinarians in Turkey Production Preceptorship Award | Up to three $1,000.00 awards for externships (awards vary depending on funds available). Assists veterinary students to spend time visiting turkey production companies to gain knowledge and experience in the turkey industry. |
| Aurora Pharmaceutical DVM Student Scholarship Program | Third year veterinary students are invited to apply with preference given to students specializing in food animal and equine medicine. $75,000 total scholarships for 22 students. |
| AVMF Scholarship | Various Opportunities |
| BosterBio Biomedical Scholarship | The $1,000 (USD) scholarship will be awarded to one passionate student, with the aim of reducing some of their day-to-day financial obstacles so they can focus on their studies. |
| Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine | The Chi Institute College of Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Program was established as part of an effort to promote the presence of TCVM in veterinary medical schools. Through this scholarship program, Chi grants a total of $40,000 worth of scholarships to twenty-five applicants each year. Scholarships are awarded to veterinary school students and veterinary school faculty members, residents and graduate students. |
| College Veterinary Medicine Puerto Rico | Available to Native Puerto Rican students that are in the 4th year of veterinary school. |
| Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | A variety of scholarships for students regardless of age or faith. While the majority of scholarships are for students from the tri-county area (Collin, Dallas, and Denton), there are many exceptions. There are over 70 scholarship awards eligible to be awarded. Many have different criteria so there is a long set of eligibility questions to review. |
| Diabetes Scholars | Diabetes Scholars provides college scholarships to students with type 1 diabetes. This year we have a $1,000 scholarship available to a current sophomore or junior Veterinary student. The deadline to apply is April 15th. |
| 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. |
| K9 Carts Annual Scholarship | K9 Carts is dedicated to serving handicapped dogs & cats worldwide, and changing the lives for you and your pets through the miracle of mobility. Since the mid-1970s, K9 Carts has been dedicated to serving mobility impaired pets and their owners. Now, we are looking to inspire the next generation of animal lovers by 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 |
| Steve Marton Veterinary Student 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. |
| Targeting Excellence Scholarship | Opportunity for $3,000 scholarship for graduate and veterinary students. Open to students that have a strong desire to pursue a career, upon graduation, in some aspect of food animal production. |
| Teddy Sarna Veterinary Medicine Scholarship | All veterinary students are eligible to apply for $1,500 scholarships and may reapply annually. |
| The Nandi Theriogenology Scholars Program | Awarded to Senior veterinary members of the Society for Theriogenology. Number and amount of awards vary with current anticipation of offering four $10,000 scholarships. |
| 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. |
| The WCI Medical School Scholarship | Essay competition with 10 scholarships available to full time professional students in veterinary, medicine, osteopathic medicine, podiatry, dentistry, law, pharmacy, optometry, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, CRNA, or anesthesiologist assistant. Scholarship amounts vary and all funds raised each year are dispersed equally between the 10 winners. |
| 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. |
| Wilson-Hooper Veterinary Medicine Assistance Program | Must be an enrolled member or descendant of a federally or state - recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native group. |
| 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 three different scholarships worth thousands of dollars each to eligible students. |