Scholarships and awards
Overview
AVMF is committed to helping offset the cost of veterinary medical education. Donations support outstanding veterinary students who are addressing the health and research needs of society – both today and tomorrow.
We believe that by investing in the education of America’s veterinary students we play a role in ensuring that future veterinarians have the skills and training necessary to treat our pets, safeguard our food supply and protect public health.
We make an impact on veterinary students by empowering them to achieve their goals in veterinary medicine and by recognizing and rewarding individuals who have made extraordinary accomplishments in their education. Our goal is to build a relationship with veterinary students that lasts a lifetime.
Veterinary student scholarships and grants are awarded on varying criteria that includes academic excellence, leadership and financial need. Final decisions on all awards are based on recommendations from AVMF’s Grants and Awards Sub-committee on Student Scholarships.
Scholarships and Awards
2022 scholarship recipients
Auxiliary to the AVMA Scholarship Program
The AVMF is extremely proud to offer the Auxiliary to the AVMA Legacy Endowed Scholarship Program, which was created in recognition of the AVMF’s long-standing relationship with the Auxiliary to the AVMA.
2022 scholarship recipients
Merck Animal Health Scholarship
Merck Animal Health and the AVMF are dedicated to supporting exceptional veterinary students.
2023 award recipients
Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Innovation Award
Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), has established the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Innovation Awards.
2022 award recipients
AVMA/AVMF Early Stage Investigator Award
Understanding that animal health research is crucial to the future of veterinary medicine, the AVMF is committed to research, education, disaster relief, and animal welfare in support of the veterinary medical specialty.
2022 scholarship recipients
AVMA/AVMF 2nd Opportunity Summer Research Stipend
The AVMA/AVMF 2nd Opportunity Summer Research Stipend is intended to provide support for currently enrolled veterinary students who have previously conducted a summer research project and are seeking to gain a second summer of research experience. Five $6,000 awards have been provided in 2022.
2022 scholarship recipients
AVMA/AVMF Scholarships
The scholarships are designed to help students achieve their goals and go into the world and accomplish great things. Students are encouraged to consider both traditional and non-traditional careers as they move forward in their education to understand the many options that the veterinary profession offers.
2023 scholarship recipients
Harold Wetterberg Foundation Scholarship
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation partners with the Harold Wetterberg Foundation to award scholarships to current or former residents of New Jersey who are pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.
Meet the 2022 recipients
The Zoetis Foundation/AVMF Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship
Through the Zoetis Foundation/AVMF Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship Program, AVMF and school leadership will identify outstanding veterinary technician students who can help address our changing world and the health, food, and welfare needs of the U.S. veterinary community.
Meet the 2023 recipients
AVMA/AVMF Scholarship for Veterans
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.