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HSVMA Compassionate Care Veterinary Student Scholarship

Direct application

$10,000
5 winners

About this scholarship

First-, second-, or third-year veterinary students (or fourth-year students at five-year programs) at AVMA-accredited schools in the U.S., Canada, UK, or Caribbean may apply for one of five HumaneVMA Compassionate Care Veterinary Student Scholarships.

Each award is $10,000. The program recognizes students committed to animal welfare and equitable access to veterinary care.

Complete the online application with a free student membership, transcript, two recommendations, statement of intent, financial overview, and activities spreadsheet by June 30.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Online application
  • Veterinary school transcript
  • Two recommendations, including at least one from a faculty member or clinician
  • Statement of intent
  • Financial overview detailing anticipated debt burden
  • Completed professional and volunteer activities spreadsheet
  • Complete the online application form
  • Upload a veterinary school transcript
  • Submit two letters of recommendation (at least one from a faculty member or clinician)
  • Provide financial information detailing anticipated debt burden
  • Download and complete the provided Excel sheet to list professional and volunteer activities, then upload the completed file
  • A free HumaneVMA student membership is required to complete the application.
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