External Scholarship Opportunities
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.
Organization | Description | Approximate Due Date |
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American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) | See website for information on various scholarships offered for students interested in poultry medicine. | November/ December |
American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) | Multiple scholarship options for students with interest in bovine medicine. | Varies |
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) | See website for information on various scholarships offered for students interested in equine medicine. | Varies |
American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) | Merck Animal Health has provided funding for five scholarships of $5,000 for 2017. | December |
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation (AHVMF) | Monetary award to further education in holistic medicine. | March |
American Indian Graduate Center | Enrolled or a descendant of a federally-recognized American Indian Tribe | June |
American Kennel Club (AKC) | Must have background in breeding purebred dogs and AKC events. | April |
AKC Humane Fund | In celebration of the Human-Canine Bond. | July |
American Pointer Club | Students entering 3rd or 4th year. | December |
American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) | Multiple scholarship options for students with equine interest. | Varies |
American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) | Multiple scholarship options- see website for specifics. | October |
American Veterinary Medical History Society (AVMHS) | Essay Contest. | April |
Burlington County Kennel Club | Residents of NJ with preference for those from Burlington County. | May |
Boehringer Ingelheim (BVDzero) | 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year veterinary student with passion for livestock | May |
College Veterinary Medicine of Puerto Rico | 4th year Natural from Puerto Rico | October |
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo | For residents of the 8 counties of Western NY. | January |
District of Columbia Academy of Veterinary Medicine | Stipend for rising third or fourth-year students participating in externships. | May |
DVMA/MERCK Scholarship | 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students from Delaware. | November |
Healthy Paws Pet Insurance | Volunteer work in animal welfare/advocacy community | June |
Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA) | 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year interest in animal welfare issues | May |
Kinesis Foundation | Puerto Rico Resident, 3.0 or higher GPA | Varies |
Long Island Veterinary Medical Association | From Long Island | October |
Maine Veterinary Medical Association | Awarded to a Maine student who has completed at least one year of veterinary school. | May |
Maryland Veterinary Foundation | 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students that are Maryland residents | Varies |
Students with an interest in careers in the beef industry. | July | |
National Dairy Herd Information Association (NDHIA) | 3rd or 4th year students interested in dairy medicine. | December |
National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA) | Offers a wide variety of scholarships to support wildlife rehabilitators. | Varies |
New Brunswick Kennel Club | 3rd or 4th year students from New Jersey. | December |
New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association | $1000 Minimum Scholarship for New Hampshire Resident Students | June |
New Jersey Veterinary Foundation (NJVF) | 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students that are NJ residents. | April |
New York Thoroughbred Breeders (NYTB) | Students with an interest in equine. | May |
North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association (NDVMA) | North Dakota Resident | May |
Paul J. Orloff Memorial | Essay Contest on technological advances. | August |
Awarded to 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year veterinary students originating (past or current residency) from Pennsylvania and demonstrating leadership. | Varies | |
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America (PWCCA) | Years of active involvement in the sport of dogs and involved with Pembroke Welsh Corgis | June |
Puerto Rico Veterinary Association | 4th year students, residents of Puerto Rico. | November |
The Purr Project Foundation | Awarded to residents of Connecticut with strong background in community service for animals | April |
Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Associations (RIVMA) | Awarded to juniors to be applied to senior year. Must be graduate of a Rhode Island high school. | September |
Sallie Mae | US Citizen or Permanent Resident with a minimum 3.0 GPA | February |
Sommerset Hills Kennel Club | 3rd and 4th year residents from NJ primarily interested in canine medicine. | March |
Soros Fellowships for New Americans | Up to $90,000. Open to New Americans (immigrants or children of immigrants) who will go on to make distinctive contributions to American society. | April |
U.S. Army | The U.S. Army Veterinary Corps offers a full-tuition scholarship, plus a monthly allowance, in exchange for military training and reserve service. | ongoing |
USHJA Foundation | $25,000 Scholarship. 3 consecutive years of USHJA membership, top 20% of class and/or 3.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need | |
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Multiple scholarship options for students interested in public health and food safety. | Varies |
Vermont Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) | Open to veterinary students in their final year who will be employed in a Vermont Practice. |
October |
Vermont Large Animal Veterinary Educational Loan Repayment Program | The applicant does not have to be a Vermont resident, but the recipient must be a Vermont resident and licensed and practicing in Vermont at the time the award is made; must serve in Vermont. See Program Overview | November |
Veterinary Scholarship Trust of New England | Multiple scholarships available for New England residents. See website for more information. | Varies |
Walkin' Pets | Vet student in senior year. | July |
Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) | Monetary award, for 3rd year veterinary students, recognizing veterinary student leaders and promoting lifelong professional service. | October |
Wilson-Hooper Veterinary Medicine Scholarship | Enrolled member or federally recognized tribe and maintain B average | June |
Winn Feline Foundation and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) (each are separate links) | Two $2,500 joint scholarships for 3rd or 4th year veterinary students. | March |
Zoetis | 3 different scholarships offered in partnership with AAVMC, AAEP and AABP. | Varies |