Whether it’s the family dog or penguins at the zoo, many of us harbor a special love for animals. And for some, that passion leads them to pursue higher education and a career in the veterinary field.
Whether you are pursuing preveterinary studies or you’re already enrolled in a graduate veterinary degree program, there are many scholarships available to offset your education expenses.
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The Golden Meadow Kennel is dedicated to helping u ndergraduate students who are interested in preveterinary or animal husbandry studies. The kennel’s $1,000 Pre-Veterinary and General Animal Husbandry Education Scholarship is open to enrolled students at any accredited college.
In addition to the application, students must submit an essay detailing why they should receive the scholarship, their postgraduation goals and their plans for using the knowledge they’ve gained in college The Dec. 31 application deadline is quickly approaching, but students still have a few days left to apply.
Graduate students from New England who are entering their final year of a four- or five-year veterinary program can apply for the VSTONE Scholars Award. The $5,000 award is offered by the Veterinary Scholarship Trust of New England.
Applicants must reside in New England, attend an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or college and must intend to return to New England following graduation. Those not selected for the award will be el igible for smaller awards, as funding allows.
The U.S. Army offers the F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program, a full-tuition scholarship and $2,000 monthly stipend, to graduate students pursuing a variety of health fields, including veterinary studies.
To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens, have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and be accepted into or enrolled in an accredited graduate studies program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. They must also qualify as a commissioned officer.
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Recipients are expected to maintain full-time student status. They are also obligated to one year of service in the U.S. Army for each year they receive the scholarship.
Many students interested in the veterinary field grew up with pets. Students can use their pet ownership skills to earn the Dog Fence DIY Veterinary & Pre-Veterinary Academic Scholarship. The scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time at an accredited institution in either a doctorate of veterinary medicine program or undergraduate biology or preveterinary studies program. All applicants must submit a 2,000-word essay on how to be a pet owner.
They must also have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Undergraduate applicants must have completed at least the first two years of undergraduate education and have declared their major in biology or preveterinary studies.
Pet ownership is a big responsibility and one that the John D. Spurling OBE Scholarship takes seriously. The program awards $10,000 in total to five distinguished veterinary students pursuing degrees in advanced responsible pet ownership.
Applicants must be full-time students studying veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, physical therapy, animal care, animal behavior or grooming and training. They must be enrolled in degree or certification programs at an accredited institution. Awards are intended for use as tuition assistance and are based on academic excellence, community experience with responsible pet ownership and letters of recommendation.
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For students passionate about animal rights and counteracting animal cruelty, consider applying for the Animal Compassion Veterinary Scholarship Award. This $500 scholarship is aimed at promoting future veterinarians that will help educate the public about fair treatment of animals.
In addition to a proven history of advocating for animals, applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a U.S. institution that is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. They must also plan to pursue veterinary medicine in graduate school. Further, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be able to demonstrate financial need.
Veterinary students with a passion for horses can find scholarships to further their studies in this area. For example, the American Association of Equine Practitioners offers up to 36 $1,500 Winner’s Circle Scholarships to veterinary students in their second and third years at universities with a national AAEP student chapter.
Applicants must be national AAEP student members who are active within their school’s chapter. They must also be in good accademic standing. The deadline to apply is Jan. 13.
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