Mildred Sylvester Scholarship

Name: Mildred Sylvester Scholarship

Award Amount: $5,000

Information And Eligibility:
The Mildred Sylvester Scholarship is an endowed veterinary student scholarship administered by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation and established through the estate of Mildred Sylvester. This annual award was created to support veterinary students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, service, and a strong commitment to helping animals and communities in need. The scholarship places particular emphasis on supporting students with ties to the state of New Jersey and those who face financial barriers while pursuing a veterinary education.

Each year, one $5,000 scholarship is awarded to an outstanding first-, second-, or third-year veterinary student enrolled in an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine in the United States. The award reflects Mildred Sylvester’s legacy of compassion, service, and dedication to community welfare. Recipients are often students who have demonstrated a desire to serve low-income communities, shelter animals, or underserved populations through their academic, professional, and volunteer efforts.

The scholarship selection process takes a holistic approach, evaluating applicants across multiple dimensions of achievement and need. In addition to academic performance, the scholarship committee considers leadership roles held within university-affiliated organizations, involvement in professional associations, and participation in non-university community or service activities. Financial need is also a key component of the evaluation, ensuring that the scholarship provides meaningful assistance to students who would benefit most from additional support.

Applicants must demonstrate a connection to the state of New Jersey. This connection may take many forms, including being born in New Jersey, having residency in the state, completing prior education there, or maintaining other meaningful ties. This requirement reflects the intent of the scholarship to support students who have roots in New Jersey and who may choose to give back to the state through their future veterinary careers.

Membership in the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) is required, reinforcing the scholarship’s emphasis on professional engagement and commitment to the veterinary community. By supporting students who are actively involved both academically and professionally, the Mildred Sylvester Scholarship aims to encourage the development of veterinarians who will lead with integrity, compassion, and service.

Scholarship funds are distributed during the fall semester following the application cycle and may be applied toward educational expenses. The Mildred Sylvester Scholarship not only provides financial relief, but also serves as recognition of the recipient’s dedication to veterinary medicine, leadership, and community impact.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a first-, second-, or third-year veterinary student in good standing.
• Must be enrolled at an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine in the United States.
• Must be a member of SAVMA.
• Must demonstrate a connection to the state of New Jersey.
• Must show academic excellence, leadership, community involvement, and financial need.

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application submitted through the AVMF application system.
• Academic and enrollment verification.
• Documentation of leadership roles and community involvement.
• Information demonstrating financial need.
• Any additional materials required by the scholarship committee.

Deadline: September

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