Charles Shelton Veterinarian Medicine/Technology Scholarship

Direct application

$2,000
2 winners

Eligibility

Demographics
Black or African American
Major
Biology Life Sciences
Education level
High school
Status
US citizen

About this scholarship

Black/African-American U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are residents of one of the 50 states or D.C., with a 3.0+ GPA, and who are graduating high school seniors, current college students, or returning students pursuing veterinary medicine or technology may apply.

Two non-renewable $2,000 awards are offered annually. Funds are paid to the institution after proof of enrollment.

Submit the application, official sealed transcript, two professional references (one STEM), resume, proof of full-time enrollment, and an essay on laboratory animal research ethics. Applications must be postmarked by April 15; winners are announced June 1.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Application
  • Official sealed transcript
  • Two professional references, including one STEM reference
  • Resume
  • Proof of full-time enrollment
  • 500-word essay on laboratory animal research ethics
  • Official Transcript
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Funds are paid to the institution after proof of enrollment.