AVMF Scholarship Review Committee

The AVMF has expanded our veterinary student scholarship program, and we are currently looking for additional volunteers to serve on the AVMF Scholarship Review Committee. Please see the eligibility criteria and reviewer responsibilities below. If you meet the criteria and are interested in mentoring students, we welcome you to apply. Thank you for your interest in volunteering to give back to the next generation of veterinarians.

Cynthia has been a long-time dedicated scholarship reviewer for over 22 years.  She enjoys reviewing the scholarship applications and being a part of this process!

“I was inspired by the dedication of first responders and their canine team during 9.11. That’s what prompted me to become a part of the scholarship review committee over 22 years ago. To give back and help future veterinarian students. And to honor those I lost during that time.”

— Cynthia Syverson-Mercer

Eligibility

Reviewers must meet one of the following criteria:

• Veterinarians or retired veterinarians
• Graduated from a CVTEA-accredited veterinary technician program
• Someone who has another strong connection to the veterinary community

Reviewer responsibilities

• Committee members review and evaluate scholarship applications, assigning scores based on established criteria.
• Written responses are scored on a scale of 1 to 5; no mathematical computations necessary.
• Members are allotted two weeks (on average) per review phase to ensure a thorough and confidential assessment of applications.
• We strive to maintain a manageable commitment, ensuring that your reviews require only a few hours of your time.
• Evaluations are conducted through a user-friendly scholarship portal, eliminating the need for additional paperwork and allowing all tasks to be completed online. Orientation sessions are available by request.
• The portal automatically determines eligibility, allowing committee members to concentrate on evaluating the quality of application content rather than assessing eligibility criteria.
• Reviews can be performed at any time during the designated two-week period with the ability to save progress, enabling the flexibility to accommodate your busy schedule.

Timeline

Applications reviewed:

• Fall cycle: August 1 – February 28
• Winter cycle: January 1 – March 15
• Spring: March 1 – July 15

We hope that you can join us as we work to award exceptional veterinary students with well-deserved scholarships. To apply, simply hit the “Apply now” button below.

Questions? Email us at scholarships@avma.org.