AVMA/AVMF Scholarship for Veterans
“The support of this scholarship enables veterans, like me, to pursue a career in veterinary medicine after military service. I would not be where I am today without the generous contributions of those who support our veterans. Thank you for helping me to achieve this lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian.”—Krystal Eddis
On June 3, 2016 the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps celebrated the centennial of President Woodrow Wilson’s signing of the National Defense Act of 1916, an act that strengthened the nation’s military in part through the creation of a Veterinary Corps within the U.S. Army.
AVMA and AVMF established a special scholarship in honor of the 100th anniversary for military veterans pursuing an education in veterinary medicine. A generous donor has joined us this year to provide five (5) $9,000 scholarships to veterans of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy and Space Force currently in their 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of veterinary school.
Eligibility requirements
- 1st, 2nd or 3rd year veterinary student in good standing at an AVMA accredited school (all U.S. and internationally accredited schools)
- Member of SAVMA (if school has SAVMA chapter)
- Veteran of the U.S. military (U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy or Space Force)
- Involvement in university affiliated organizations including leadership responsibilities
- Honorably discharged or active duty for training in good standing
- US Citizen
Timeline
The application cycle for this scholarship is now closed. Check back here or watch the AVMF Facebook page for more information.
- Applications accepted October 1 -October 31
- Applications reviewed November 6 – November 24
- Award notification and check disbursement Fall Semester
2023 recipients
In honor of the 100th anniversary of President Woodrow Wilson’s signing of the National Defense Act of 1916 and creating a Veterinary Corps within the U.S. Army, the AVMA and AVMF established a special scholarship for military veterans pursuing an education in veterinary medicine.
2022 recipients
In honor of the 100th anniversary of President Woodrow Wilson’s signing of the National Defense Act of 1916 and creating a Veterinary Corps within the U.S. Army, the AVMA and AVMF established a special scholarship for military veterans pursuing an education in veterinary medicine.