Merck Animal Health Scholarship
“This scholarship will greatly advance my career in aquatic animal medicine and conservation by offsetting the cost of my upcoming externships at SeaWorld Orlando, Mystic Aquarium, and the University of Illinois Zoological Pathology Program.” — Faye Giebink
Merck Animal Health is proud to show its dedication to veterinary students by providing $5,000 scholarships to second-and third-year veterinary students attending accredited veterinary schools in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
The application cycle for this scholarship is now closed. Check back here or watch the AVMF Facebook page for more information.
Eligibility Criteria
- 2nd or 3rd-year veterinary student in good standing at an AVMA-accredited school in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean.
- Member of SAVMA (if the school has a SAVMA chapter)
- A demonstration of academic excellence
- Involvement in university-affiliated organizations including leadership responsibilities
- Leadership and participation in non-university activities
- Financial need
Timeline
- Applications accepted: November 15 – December 31, 2023
- Applications reviewed: January 1 – February 28, 2024
- Award notification and check disbursement: Spring semester
Merck’s partnership with the AVMF over the last several years has provided scholarships for nearly 400 veterinary students, many of whom, have gone on to become young leaders in the veterinary field.
Merck’s partnership with the AVMF over the last several years has provided scholarships for nearly 400 veterinary students, many of whom, have gone on to become young leaders in the veterinary field.