The Zoetis Foundation / AAVMC Veterinary Student Scholarship

Name: The Zoetis Foundation / AAVMC Veterinary Student Scholarship

Award Amount: $7,000 per recipient (more than 200 scholarships awarded)

Information And Eligibility:
The Zoetis Foundation / AAVMC Veterinary Student Scholarship is a large-scale national scholarship program created to help offset the financial burden associated with earning a veterinary degree. Developed through a partnership between the Zoetis Foundation and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), the program directly addresses one of the most pressing challenges facing the veterinary profession: rising student debt and its long-term impact on career sustainability.

Veterinary education represents a significant financial investment, and growing educational debt can influence career choices, professional well-being, and access to opportunities within the field. This scholarship program is designed to provide meaningful financial relief to veterinary students while promoting equity and broad access across accredited veterinary institutions. By distributing awards across all eligible schools based on total student enrollment, the program ensures equal opportunity for applicants regardless of geographic location or institution size.

More than 200 scholarships are awarded annually to students enrolled at full U.S. and Caribbean AAVMC member institutions. Each scholarship is valued at $7,000 and is paid directly to the recipient’s veterinary school, where it is applied toward the student’s fall semester account. This direct-to-institution payment structure helps ensure that funds are used specifically for educational expenses, such as tuition and mandatory fees.

The program is open to veterinary students currently enrolled at eligible institutions who are progressing toward a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Selection criteria focus on supporting students across diverse backgrounds while reinforcing the shared goal of strengthening the future of the veterinary workforce. By reducing financial pressure during veterinary training, the Zoetis Foundation and AAVMC aim to support student success, professional longevity, and continued excellence in animal health care.

This scholarship reflects Zoetis Foundation’s broader commitment to advancing veterinary medicine, supporting students, and fostering a resilient and sustainable veterinary profession. In collaboration with AAVMC, the program represents one of the most impactful and widely accessible veterinary scholarship initiatives available to students today.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
• Must attend a full U.S. or Caribbean AAVMC member institution.
• Must be in good academic standing at the time of application.
• Must meet any additional eligibility criteria outlined by the scholarship program.

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application submitted through the official AAVMC awards portal.
• Verification of enrollment at an eligible AAVMC member institution.
• Any supplemental materials required as part of the application process.

Deadline: December

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