Patricia M. Lowrie Diversity Leadership Scholarship

Name: Patricia M. Lowrie Diversity Leadership Scholarship

Award Amount: $6,000 (one-time award paid directly to the institution)

Information And Eligibility:
The Patricia M. Lowrie Diversity Leadership Scholarship is a distinguished award recognizing veterinary students who have demonstrated exceptional promise as future leaders in academic veterinary medicine while making meaningful contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession. The scholarship honors the legacy of Patricia M. Lowrie by supporting students whose leadership efforts help create more inclusive learning environments and strengthen the future of veterinary education.

This scholarship is uniquely focused on leadership and service, highlighting students who have gone beyond academic achievement to actively support initiatives that enhance representation, access, and belonging in veterinary medicine. Eligible candidates are evaluated not only on their leadership potential, but also on their demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion through mentorship, advocacy, organizational involvement, or program development within academic or professional settings.

Selection for the Patricia M. Lowrie Diversity Leadership Scholarship is limited to students who have been nominated through the Merck Animal Health Diversity Scholarship program. Only nominees from that pool are considered for this award, making institutional nomination a required first step. Applicants are strongly encouraged to confirm their nomination status with their veterinary school before proceeding with the application process.

The scholarship provides a one-time $6,000 award that is paid directly to the recipient’s institution and applied to the student’s fall semester account. By reducing educational expenses, the program helps support students who are actively shaping a more inclusive and equitable future for academic veterinary medicine. The award also serves as formal recognition of the recipient’s leadership impact and ongoing commitment to diversity-focused initiatives.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be enrolled as a veterinary student at an eligible institution.
• Must have demonstrated leadership potential in academic veterinary medicine.
• Must show a strong record of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Must be officially nominated through the Merck Animal Health Diversity Scholarship program.
• Must be in good academic standing at the time of application.

Application Requirements:

• Confirmation of nomination through the Merck Animal Health Diversity Scholarship process.
• Completed scholarship application submitted through the designated application portal.
• Any required statements or materials outlining leadership experience and diversity-related contributions.
• Additional documentation as specified in the application instructions.

Deadline: November

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