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.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: Graduation or attendance at a New Jersey College is preferred, but not required.
** APPLICATIONS for the 2021 Harold Wetterberg Foundation Scholarship program are now being accepted. Download an application now! **
"Veterinary medicine is my passion. I worked extremely hard to get into the Cornell veterinary medicine program and thanks to this scholarship I feel that I can now make the most of it. Before this, I did not think that it would be possible to travel during my clinical year and now I am able to diversity my learning and networking experiences. Thanks so much again."
Michael Astor
Cornell University
$5,000
"This scholarship provides tremendous help in further pursuing resources that will advance my education, and I am extremely grateful to the Harold Wetterberg Foundation for making an investment into my future as a Veterinarian-Scientist."
James Cockey
Cornell University
$10,000
"Thank you so much for selecting me as a Harold Wetterberg Foundation Scholar. I am honored to be able to represent my home state at CSU, and to have this support in pursing my goal of becoming a veterinarian. This award significantly impacts my financial burden as an out of state student, and I am immensely grateful."
Sarah Deluty
Colorado State University
$5,000
"Veterinary school is as rewarding and challenging as it gets. To I have the support of such a prestigious organization is a great honor and I am struck with amazement and gratitude. I am going to keep working hard and exploring further reaches of the veterinary profession in the hope I can continue to make this foundation proud."
Laura Donohue
Cornell University
$5,000
"Pursuing a dual degree DVM/PhD is a dream come true and this scholarship has alleviated some of the stress that comes with this undertaking. I am honored to be recognized by the AVMF Board of Directors and the Harold Wetterberg Foundation for my hard work and I am very grateful for their support as I continue to follow my passions in veterinary medicine."
Melissa Gronske
North Carolina State University
$5,000
"I am grateful to the Harold Wetterberg Foundation and the AVMF for continuing to support my dreams and educational pursuits. This award provides me the opportunity to delve into the world of translational research and apply my knowledge in a clinical setting."
Ankita Gupta
North Carolina State University
$7,500
"I am extremely grateful to be chosen as a recipient of the Harold Wetterberg Scholarship! It is truly an honor to be recognized as a veterinary student scholar with NJ roots. This scholarship provides me with the opportunity to start my career with less of a financial burden, allowing me to focus on developing myself into a better veterinarian so I can contribute to wildlife conservation."
Chandler Navara
University of Pennsylvania
$5,000
"I was thrilled to learn of my selection for this honor and am deeply appreciative of the Foundation’s support. The financial assistance I was provided will be of great help to me in paying my educational expenses, so I can concentrate more of my time studying, shadowing clinicians, and gaining hands on experience."
Elena Rizzo
Michigan State University
$7,500
"I am so grateful to have been chosen as a recipient of one of the Harold Wetterberg Foundation scholarships this year. This scholarship means more to me than I am able to put into words. The debt burden associated with becoming a veterinarian has been of great concern for me as I look forward to closing the chapter of veterinary school this year. I have always dreamt of going back to New Jersey when I graduate, and this award means I can be that much freer to help my South Jersey community."
Katelyn Washart
Lincoln Memorial University
$5,000
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Blake Chiappetta - $10,000 |
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Daniel Sandoval - $10,000 |
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Ethan Bloomer - $7,500 |
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Kristina Ceres - $7,500 |
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Ankita Gupta - $7,500 |
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Therese McNamee - $7,500 |
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Nora Jean Nealon - $7,500 |
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Elena Reitmeyer - $7,500 |
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Nicholas (Nick) Lordi - $5,000 |
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Katelyn Washart - $5,000 |
Nora Jean Nealon, Colorado State University - $10,000 Shira Rosenblum, University of Pennsylvania - $10,000 Elena Reitmeyer, The Ohio State University - $10,000 Blake Chiappetta, North Carolina State University - $10,000 Charlotte Burns, University of Pennsylvania - $8,500 Jamie Huselton, North Carolina State University - $8,500 Dominic Gentile, Iowa State University - $7,500 Britany Pannell, Midwestern University - $5,500 Kelly Cunningham, Colorado State University - $5,000 Travis Grodkiewicz, Tufts University - $5,000 |
Lydia Ansen-Wilson, University of Wisconsin - $12,500 Erica Lachenauer, Cornell University - $12,500 Jessica Romanet, North Carolina State University - $10,000 Monika Mostowy, Cornell University - $10,000 Kelly Cunningham, Colorado State University - $10,000 Charlotte Burns, University of Pennsylvania - $8,500 Jonathan Nagel, University of Pennsylvania - $8,500 Jamie Huselton, North Carolina State University - $8,500 Travis Grodkiewicz, Tufts University - $7,500 |