HSVMA Announces 2020 Compassionate Care Scholarship Recipients

The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association would like to recognize the recipients of the 2020 Compassionate Care Scholarship!

Applicants for this year’s HSVMA Compassionate Care Scholarships have already proven their resilience and determination as future veterinary professionals.  As the coronavirus pandemic shut down in-person learning on campuses across the world, students continued to persevere and make the best out of a less than ideal situation. We had a record number of applicants this year and HSVMA is proud to assist this year’s recipients as they navigate uncharted territory in a One Health crisis never before seen in this century.  Thank you to our leadership who continues to donate their time and resources: Dr. Barry Kipperman, HSVMA Board President and California State Co-Representative, Dr. Gary Block, HSVMA Board member, Rhode Island State Representative and owner of Ocean State Veterinary Services in Greenwich, RI, and Dr. Carrie Waters, HSVMA Texas State Representative.  We are excited to recognize these students and the work they are already performing to advance animal welfare in the veterinary field.

By Heather Schrader, RVT

Please join HSVMA and The Vet Gazette as we congratulate these outstanding student members of the veterinary community!  Visit the links below to learn more about each scholarship recipient.

Benjamin Flakoll, 1st Place, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2021

Naomi Guzman, 2nd Place, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2021

Sheree Deadrick, 3rd Place, Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2021

Additional AVMF Scholarships - DEADLINE APPROACHING

American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)

The AVMF awards scholarships to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year students attending accredited colleges of veterinary medicine in the U.S. (with the exception of the AVMA/AVMF Scholarship for Veterans). These scholarships are awarded based on varying criteria that include academic excellence, leadership, and financial need. The deadline to apply is May 15 so get those applications in! For more information, click the Additional Scholarships tab on the AVMF Scholarships portal.

AVMF Scholarships - Apply today!

The AVMF is the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. 

"As the charitable arm of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the AVMF is dedicated to the mission of developing resources to advance the science and practice of veterinary medicine to improve animal and human health. To achieve this mission, the AVMF provides programs in Education, Animal Care, Disaster Relief and Research.

To support the strategic initiative of Education, the AVMF invests in the teaching of veterinary students in the United States and across the globe. We make an impact on student enhancement by empowering students to achieve their goals in veterinary medicine and by recognizing and rewarding individuals who have already made extraordinary accomplishments in pursuit of their veterinary training. Our goal is to build a relationship with veterinary students that lasts a lifetime."

All five of the "Additional AVMF Scholarships" on their website are open until May 15th, and most of them are open to 1st - 3rd year students! Learn more and check out the application process here.

HSVMA Compassionate Care Veterinary Student Scholarship

The HSVMA Compassionate Care Veterinary Student Scholarship will be awarded to veterinary students who have demonstrated an interest in and commitment to animal welfare, animal rights, or animal protection issues in veterinary medicine. Scholarships will be awarded to three students ($3,000, $2,000 and $1,500 levels). The scholarship is open to students who are currently in their first, second and third years at U.S. or Canadian AVMA-accredited veterinary schools (including Ross and St. George's).

The Compassionate Care Veterinary Student Scholarship is generously supported by Dr. Gary Block and Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, Dr. Barry Kipperman and Dr. Carrie Waters.

The deadline to apply is May 31, 2020. The scholarship will be granted by July 31, 2020.

For more information, click here!

Smithcors Veterinary History Essay Contest

Calling all history buffs!

This contest is for students interested in researching topics relating to the history of veterinary medicine. There are scholarships available for those essayists placing 1st through 4th. Students wishing to enter can find everything they need (guidelines, entry forms, etc) on the website. Submissions are due April 15th, 2020.

Photo obtained from the "History of the AAVMC" on the AAVMC website