External Scholarships
To supplement our efforts to reduce student loan debt through the institutional gift 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, 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.
Additional resources identified at any time after submitting the financial aid application(s) must be promptly reported to the Financial Aid Office. If an offer of financial aid has already been made, it will be reviewed and adjusted as necessary to ensure that total resources do not exceed calculated need. Receipt of outside scholarships or loans will first cause any unsubsidized loans in the student's package to be reduced, then campus-based loans would be reduced by any remaining over award amount.
Aurora Pharmaceutical Scholarship Programs
Open to 3rd years | Due March 14| Apply here
The Aurora Pharmaceutical DVM Student Scholarship Program offers $85,000 scholarships this year. Application opens in January and closes in March.
Harold Wetterberg Foundation scholarships
Open to New Jersey Residents | Due March 15
Awards scholarships to residents of New Jersey enrolled in the 2nd or 3rd year of the professional DVM curriculum. Scholarships range between $5,000 and $15,000. Application opens in January and closes in March.
Team Crosby Forever Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
Due March 17 | $550 award | Apply here
Graduate students majoring in veterinary medicine are eligible to apply.
The Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FelineVMA) and EveryCat Health Foundation Scholarship
Open to 3rd & 4th years | Due March 21 | $5,000 award
Veterinary students interested in pursuing careers in feline clinical medicine or feline clinical scientific research are encouraged to apply.
AVMF/Arizona Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship
Open to 2nd & 3rd years | Due March 31 | $1000 award
Students must have a connection to the state of Arizona. The application opens on March 1st and closes on March 31.
Oxbow’s Veterinary Technology Scholarship
Due March 31 | Apply here
Students currently enrolled in a vet tech program interested in pursuing a career in small and exotic animal medicine. Application opens in January and closes in March.
Oxbow’s Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
Due March 31 | Apply here
Students currently enrolled in a vet school interested in small and exotic animal medicine. Application opens in January and closes in March.
Academy of Veterinary Consultant Foundation (AVCF) Scholarships
Open to Class of 2026 & 2027 | Due March 31 | $10,000
Students planning to enter a career emphasizing beef cattle production medicine are strongly encouraged to apply. Application opens in February and closes in March.
Delaware Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship (DVMA)
Open to Delaware Residents | Due March 31 | Apply here
Students must be Delaware residents who have completed their first, second, or third year of veterinary school. One application, three scholarship awards ($1000, $2500, and $2500). Application opens in February and closes in March.
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation (AHVMF)
Due April 12 | $1800 | Apply here
The award is to be used to cover the costs of attending the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Annual Conference in West Palm Beach, FL, Sept. 6-9, 2025, where students can learn more about integrative/holistic veterinary medicine
USDA Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program
Due April 12 | $1800 | Learn more
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) may repay up to $25,000 of your student loan debt annually. Qualified vets must commit to providing veterinary services in a designated shortage area for at least three years.
American Veterinary Medical History Society (AVMHS)
Due April 15, annually
Students can submit one or more essays during their four years of study until graduation. First Prize $1200, Second Prize $1000, Third Prize $800, and Fourth Prize $500.
Central NJ Hound Association & Somerset Hills Kennel Club scholarships
Open to New Jersey Residents | Due May 15 | Application Form
Awards scholarships to residents of New Jersey enrolled in the junior or senior year of the professional DVM curriculum. Scholarships range between $500 and $1,500. The application opens in March and closes in May.
Hamel Family Scholarship
Due May 15 | $25,000 | Apply here
The Hamel Family Scholarship for Further Education encourages further education among equestrians. Applications are open in February and close in May.
AABP Foundation Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition Award
Due May 30 | Apply here
Provide nine (9) $10,000 awards to veterinary students with a graduation year of 2026-2027 who are interested in dairy and/or beef veterinary medicine. Applications are open in April and close in May.
Francis Welcome Future Dairy Practitioner Scholarship
Due May 30 | $2000 | Apply here
Support 3rd-year veterinary students interested in becoming a dairy veterinarian upon graduation. Applications are open in April and close in May.
AABP Foundation Zoetis Scholarship
Open to class of 2026| Due May 30 | $7500 | Apply here
Support veterinary students (AABP members) interested in becoming bovine veterinarians. Applications open in April and close in May.
Blankstyle Scholarship Opportunity #1
Open to all | Due May 31 | $1000 | Apply here
Blankstyle.com is offering scholarships bi-annually to be used towards education-related expenses. Open to all students.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America (PWCCA)
$2000 award | Due June 1
The award supports students who are actively involved in the sport of dogs, emphasizing Pembroke Welsh Corgis.
North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association (NDVMA) Scholarship
Open to North Dakota Residents | Due June 1 | Apply here
Nine scholarships, ranging from $1200 – $1500 per applicant. Scholarships are given annually. Applications are open in January and close in June.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Open to All | Due June 10 | $1000
You must write an essay to apply for this scholarship. Essays should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent via email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
Tom and Ruth Bettenhausen Scholarship
Open to North Dakota Residents | Due June 15
Interested students must apply through the NDCF student portal, set up an account, and follow the application steps. Applications are open in January and close in June.
North Dakota Community Foundation Veterinary Scholarship (Formerly Dr. Roger E Meisner Scholarship)
Open to North Dakota Residents | Due June 15
Interested students must apply through the NDCF student portal, set up an account, and follow the application steps. Applications are open in January and close in June.
HumaneVMA Compassionate Care Scholarships
Open to all | Due June 30 | $10,000 (5)
First-, second- or third-year veterinary students enrolled at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school. These scholarships honor students who are profoundly committed to animal welfare and demonstrate dedication to expanding equitable access and inclusion within veterinary medicine.
Lafontaine Memorial Scholarship
Open to AAFSPHV Members| Due July 15 | $1000
Support graduate students enrolled in an advanced university program (DVM, master’s, PhD, DrPH, etc.) focused on food safety and public health. Visit the website to apply with your American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians (AAFSPHV) member account. Select the scholarship button, complete the online application, and attach a CV.
The Vermont Veterinary Medical Association Foundation Scholarship
Due July 15 | $1000 | Apply here
The Vermont Veterinary Medical Association Foundation, Inc. (VVMAF) is a non-profit charitable organization whose main mission is to award scholarships to deserving Vermont veterinary students who plan to return to Vermont to practice. Students entering their final year of school will be given preference for awards. All applicants must have completed their first year of veterinary school.
Dr. Gregory D. Bossart Memorial One Health Scholarship
Due July 31 | $5000
Support graduate students researching wildlife biology, epidemiology, veterinary, medical, public health, basic or social sciences, or other programs focusing on the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment using a One Health framework. Applications are open in May and close in July.
Teddy Sarna Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Program
Due August 31 | $1500 | Apply here
The award aims to provide students committed to becoming the next generation of veterinarians enrolled in a veterinary school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) in the United States. Applications are open in June and close in August.
The Paw Prosper Student of Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
Due August 31 | $1,000
The scholarship aims to encourage and inspire individuals seeking a career in Veterinary Medicine or related fields who want to improve and innovate to help animals stay healthy for longer.
World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Michael J. Day Scholarship
$15,000
The Scholarship promotes interest in companion animal infectious diseases. Each scholarship will support a veterinary student conducting a high-quality research project on small companion animal infectious disease, clinical vaccinology, or immunology.
New York Complementary & Alternative Veterinary Medical Association (NYCAVMA) Tiekert Educational Scholarship
Due September 1 | $1500 | Apply here
Open to all practitioners (Student, current, or retired), but preference will be given to a NYS practitioner or NYS license-eligible or a student in veterinary school who intends to practice in NYS. Applications are open in January and close in September.
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for new Americans
Due October 30
Open to New Americans (immigrants or children of immigrants). Students can apply for funding in the first two years of the academic program in which they are seeking. Applications are open in April and close in October.
The Foundation for the Horse Scholarship
The Foundation for the Horse is dedicated to preserving and improving the health and well-being of equines by honoring exceptional veterinary students dedicated to equine practice. Scholarships are awarded annually. Third and fourth-year vet students interested in applying must also have the support of their clinical instructors and AAEP members.