DVMA/Merck Animal Health Student Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Veterinary students in their second, third or fourth year of veterinary school and are Delaware residents
Application Available: October 1, 2024
Deadline Date: March 31, 2025

Scholarship Details:

The Delaware Veterinary Medical Association (DVMA) is proud to offer a scholarship for veterinary students. Sponsored by Merck Animal Health, this $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a veterinary student in their second, third or fourth year of veterinary school. DVMA has established this scholarship for veterinary medical students from Delaware to assure the continuation of expert animal care and the scientific advancement of veterinary medicine.

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Student must be a Delaware resident as defined by at least one of the following criteria: (a) Graduate of a Delaware high school, (b) Resident of Delaware for at least three years, and/or (c) Permanent mailing address in Delaware.
  2. Student must have a grade point average of at least 2.5 to apply.
  3. Scholarship is open to veterinary students having completed their first, second, or third year of veterinary school.
  4. Previous recipients may apply; however, first preference will be given to new recipients.

Application Requirements:

  1. Completed online application
  2. Personal Statement
  3. Letters of Recommendation- should be from two or three professional persons. One must be from a veterinarian. A reference letter from a DVMA member is suggested, but not required.
  4. Copy of transcript

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript

Essay Details:

Personal Statement- Please include a personal statement (limit 3 double-spaced pages, size 12 font) explaining your special interests in veterinary medicine; an example of a success and a challenge you have faced thus far in your veterinary career; and future plans, including any plans you may have to return to the State of Delaware to practice veterinary medicine.

Award Amount: $2,500

Award Details:

$2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a veterinary student in their second, third or fourth year of veterinary school.

Website/URL: https://form.jotform.com/223195969251061

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Christine Gacono
Contact Email: christine@devma.org
Contact Phone Number: 302-455-8387
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

online form https://form.jotform.com/223195969251061

Filters:

Eligibility: Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Veterinary Studies
Applicant’s Current Education Level: College Student