Focusing on pets, this 501 (c) (3) public charity grants full-tuition undergraduate scholarships for veterinary science majors interested in working with dogs and cats. These particular scholarships called the Campbell Family Scholarships, and may be used only for tuition and fees. Banfield, The Pet Hospital has over 700 locations in the United States. The goal of the charity is to give back to people who pursue a career in animal work and welfare. As a non-profit organization, donations to the scholarship fund are tax-deductible.
Banfield Charitable Trust
8000 NE Tillamook Street
PO Box 13998
Portland, OR 97213
banfieldcharitabletrust.org
This South Carolina university has several scholarship for veterinary science students, ranging from $1050 to $100. While some are reserved for South Carolina residents, others depend on high grade point average, academic performance, character and leadership. Specific scholarships area available for those concentrating on dairy, beef and poultry science and FFA (Future Farmers of America) and 4-H participants. The South Carolina Farm Bureau designates veterinary science scholarships for each county in the state. Students must re-apply each year for renewal of previously awarded scholarships.
Clemson University
129 Poole Agricultural Center
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634
864-656-3427
clemson.edu
Students with a deep love and history of caring for felines are eligible for the scholarship program offered by this New Mexico spay/neuter foundation. A scholarship up to $20,000 is awarded annually for a veterinary science student concentrating on the medical and behavioral issues of elderly cats. To be considered, a student must be an American citizen enrolled in an accredited United States veterinary medical institution. Application information includes the student's background with geriatric cats and volunteer work with animal shelters, along with letters of reference from a veterinarian and a feline welfare professional. Applicants must also list their current and previous cats.
Cat Spay of Santa Fe
Zimmer Foundation
PO Box 6815
Santa Fe, NM 87502
595-466-1676
zimmer-foundation.org