HumaneVMA’s mission is to use its expertise and resources to advance animal welfare via leadership, advocacy, education and service in the veterinary field. We recognize that we cannot advance animal welfare without deliberate and conscious attempts to include more people and more perspectives. These scholarships honor students who exhibit a profound commitment to animal welfare and demonstrate dedication to expanding equitable access and inclusion within veterinary medicine. The awardees contribute to our initiative to create a more sustainable, humane world for all animals from within the veterinary field.     

Scholarship Eligibility:  

First-, second- or third-year veterinary students enrolled at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school in the US, Canada, UK or the Caribbean during the 2024-2025 school year.   You are not eligible to apply if your year of graduation is 2025 or if you are a previous HumaneVMA Compassionate Care Scholarship recipient.

Scholarship Submission Requirements:  

• Veterinary school transcript; 
• Letters of recommendation (two letters required - one letter must be written by a faculty member or clinician employed at the veterinary school applicant is attending); 
• Statement of intent which demonstrates interest in animal welfare and service or experience with equitable access to care for underserved communities;
• Financial information (anticipated debt burden);
• Professional and volunteer activities - you must download and use this excel sheet to list your activities.  You will be instructed to upload this sheet in your application.