Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship

Name: AAAP Foundation / Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship

Award Amount: $10,000 per recipient (five scholarships awarded)

Information And Eligibility:
The AAAP Foundation / Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship is a competitive academic award created to support high-achieving veterinary students who demonstrate a strong commitment to poultry health, animal well-being, and food safety. Through a strategic partnership between the AAAP Foundation and Merck Animal Health, the program provides meaningful financial assistance while actively encouraging students to pursue specialized career pathways within poultry medicine, animal agriculture, and public health–focused veterinary practice.

Merck Animal Health’s involvement reflects its long-standing investment in veterinary education, research, and workforce development. By contributing significant funding to this scholarship initiative, Merck helps reduce the financial pressures commonly associated with veterinary education while reinforcing the importance of scientific expertise in poultry health, disease prevention, biosecurity, and food production systems. The scholarship is intended to support students during critical years of their professional training, allowing recipients to focus more fully on academic achievement, clinical development, and long-term career planning.

The AAAP Foundation administers the scholarship in alignment with its mission to promote scientific knowledge and professional excellence in poultry science and veterinary medicine. Poultry health plays a vital role in global food security, animal welfare, and public health, and the Foundation seeks to encourage talented students to enter and remain in this specialized field. By supporting students who demonstrate both academic excellence and a clear interest in poultry-related veterinary careers, the program helps strengthen the future workforce serving the animal agriculture and food safety sectors.

Scholarship recipients are selected based on a combination of academic performance, demonstrated professional promise, and a genuine interest in poultry health, animal well-being, or food safety–related disciplines. Preference is given to students who show the potential to contribute meaningfully to the poultry industry through clinical practice, research, regulatory roles, or industry leadership. The award recognizes not only scholastic achievement but also a commitment to advancing the health and welfare of poultry populations and the safety of the food supply.

By investing in veterinary students at this stage of their education, the AAAP Foundation and Merck Animal Health aim to foster long-term engagement in poultry medicine and related fields. The scholarship serves as both financial support and professional recognition, helping recipients build credentials, gain confidence, and pursue impactful careers that support animal health, agricultural sustainability, and public trust in food systems.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be enrolled as a second- or third-year veterinary student.
• Must demonstrate strong academic performance and professional promise.
• Must show a clear interest in poultry health, animal well-being, or food safety.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited veterinary medicine program.

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application submitted through the designated application process.
• Documentation verifying current enrollment and academic standing in a veterinary program.
• Any additional materials required to assess academic achievement, career goals, and professional interests.

Deadline: Varies

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