Scholarships 2017 | College of Veterinary Medicine

Information on the evaluation of scholarship applications.

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
Bayer Excellence in Communication Award	3^rd or 4^th year	$2,500.00	4/2/17	Bayer Animal Health	N/A
Award Criteria: Participation in the Bayer Excellence in Communication Award is open to juniors and seniors enrolled at the participating veterinary colleges. Submit a video recording of a real client encounter filmed at one of the clinics where you’re seeing patients. You can use your phone or other easily obtained recording device. Judging and selection of school-level winners is determined by faculty at each respective college Videos are due by April 2, 2017, For more details and to apply, contact Dr. Beth Boynton at bboynton@westernu.edu

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
Betty J. Jones & The Cassius Cat Foundation Scholarship	Available to two 1st year students (2 awards available)	$2,500.00 each	CLOSED	Cassius Cat Foundation	N/A
Award Criteria: Current 1st and year CVM student in good standing with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Apply by submitting a letter describing your commitment to veterinary medicine and professional goals. This award is renewable provided GPA requirement is met. E-mail eligibility letter & resume to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
California Thoroughbred Foundation Scholarship Award	3rd yr preferred (1st or 2nd possible)	$5,000.00	CLOSED	California Thoroughbred Foundation	Equine
Award Criteria: 3rd yr student preferred, 1st and 2nd year students may be considered. Student in good standing with demonstrated high scholastic achievement, ethical standards and good citizenship. Student should have demonstrated dedication to equine medicine, preferable in the thoroughbred industry. Applicants are asked to make time for a in person or phone interview with representatives of the CTF board during the selection process. Financial need may be considered, but is not a primary criteria. Applicants must submit a resume along with a short essay to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
California Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarship Award	3rd-4th Year Students	$500.00	CLOSED	CVMF	N/A
Award Criteria: Awarded to a third or fourth year student who has shown outstanding service in veterinary medicine at a city or county animal shelter or during a recognized California disaster response effort. Apply by submitting a letter of eligibility describing your commitment along with a resume to:Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
Contra Costa Vet Med Association Scholarship	4^th yr preferred (followed by 3^rd yr, 2^nd yr and 1^st yr students who may apply) who have lived in Contra Costa County	$1,000.00	3/31/17	Contra Costa Vet Med Association	Small Animal
Award Criteria: Student in good standing, 4th year preferred, or decreasing order (i.e, if no 4th year qualifies, then a 3rd year, etc). Applicant should currently reside in Contra Costa County or who has resided in the county for at least 1 year previously. Preference also given to students who plan on entering into small animal private practice upon graduation. Applicants should submit a letter describing why you believe you should be considered along with a resume to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
CVM Faculty & Staff Endowed Scholarship Fund	Any Year	$1,500.00	CLOSED	CVM Faculty and Staff, Discipline	N/A
Award Criteria: Students may self-nominate or be selected by the CVM scholarship committee (made up of current CVM faculty and students), from any year who are in good academic standing. Students should demonstrate commitments to one or more of the founding principles of the college (Reverence for Life, Strategic Partnerships and Student Centered Learning). Self-apply by submitting a letter describing why you believe you should be considered along with a resume to:Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu.

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
CVMA Award for Practice Excellence	4th Year Students	$1,000.00	CLOSED	CVMA	N/A
Established in the CVMA in 1979, the CVMA Award for Practice Excellence is presented to a 4th year student who shows excellent potential for efficient execution of high quality medicine and outstanding personal integrity. The recipient should possess a professional attitude and appearance, in addition to good interpersonal communication skills. Faculty nomination is REQUIRED. Please encourage your nominating faculty to e-mail supporting documents to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
CVMA Lifelong Learning Award	4th year Student	$1,000.00	CLOSED	CVMA	N/A
Established in the CVMA in 1996, this award was created to recognize a 4th year student who promoted continuing education while in veterinary school. Current members of the 3rd and 4th year classes are invited to nominate eligible “big sibs” and classmates, respectively, using this form: nomination form

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
Dean’s Award	Any Year	$5,000.00	3/15/17	College of Veterinary Medicine	N/A
Each year CVM faculty nominate from any of the four DVM classes, deserving students who demonstrate the following qualities: 1. Exemplary service to the University and the community at large 2. Leadership ability and 3. Good academic standing

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
Dr. Shirley D. Johnston Endowed Scholarship	3rd Year Students	$1,000.00	3/15/17	Endowed Scholarship	N/A
Award Criteria: Current 3rd year student in good standing, committed to a career in pet Veterinary Medicine, with a demonstrated (through extracurricular activities and/or selection of 4th year course options) commitment to compassionate, high quality pet care; treating pets like family and human-animal bond. Apply by submitting a letter of eligibility describing your commitment along with a resume to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
Georgia R. Mitchell Endowed Scholarship	Any Year	$1,000.00	CLOSED	The Mitchell Family	Research
Award Criteria: Must be a current CVM student in good standing with preference given to students who have a demonstrated interest and proven ability with veterinary research. This may include bench/lab research, publications and research presentations for the veterinary community. Students may self-apply by submitting a letter describing why they believe they should be considered, their research activities and future interests along with a resume to to:Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu. Students may also be nominated by faculty members who have knowledge of their research activities, with the faculty explaining to the Scholarship committee why the student should be considered.

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
Grace and Bud Wilson Memorial Scholarship	2nd year (preferred), 3rd and 4th year may apply	$2,000.00	3/15/17	Ventura Co. Dog Fanciers Association	N/A
Award Criteria: Awarded to 2nd year (preferred) or higher DVM students who have attended school at any level (elementary, middle, high, undergrad) in Ventura County, CA. Preference given to students with an interest in small/companion animal medicine. E-mail eligibility letter & resume to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu

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Indus Vet Organization Scholarship

1 award for each class year (4 awards total)

$1,000.00 for each award

3/15/17

Indus Vet, Inc.

Award Criteria: The student must be a current CVM student in good standing. The student should have a history of high academic excellence and a current CVM GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate through their application essay an understanding of importance of diversity for a healthy community.

Students may also be nominated for this award by faculty, staff and peers who should include their reasons for why they feel a student should receive the scholarship. Applicants must submit a resume along with a short essay to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
Korean Veterinary Society of America Scholarship	Any Year	$1,000.00	CLOSED	KVSA	N/A
Available to CVM students in good standing of any year. The student should have a history of high academic excellence and a current CVM GPA of 3.0 or higher. 3. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate through their application essay an understanding and appreciation of the Korean culture and history. E-mail eligibility letter & resume to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
Naimoli Family Scholarship	Any Year	$3,000.00	CLOSED	The Naimoli Family
Award Criteria: Students may self-nominate or be selected by the CVM scholarship committee (made up of current CVM faculty and students), from any year who are in good academic standing. Self-apply by submitting a letter describing why you believe you should be considered along with a resume to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
Nestle Purina Award for Companion Animal Nutrition	Any year	$1,000.00	CLOSED	Nestle Purina	N/A
Award Criteria: Interest & excellence in companion animal nutrition. Students may self-nominate or be selected by the CVM scholarship committee (made up of current CVM faculty and students), from any year who are in good academic standing. Self-apply by submitting a letter describing why you believe you should be considered along with a resume to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu.

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
PetSmart Charities Scholarships	Any Year	Two awards of $2,500.00 each	CLOSED	PetSmart Charities	N/A
Available to CVM students in good standing of any year. PetSmart Charities envisions a world in which every pet has a lifelong, loving home. The Organization’s mission is to find lifelong, loving homes for all pets by supporting programs and leadership that bring people and pets together. Students should describe their past involvement in programs, activities or clubs and future vision for helping to support PetSmart Charities mission. E-mail eligibility letter & resume to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
PJ/Hart Loving Bond Award	Any year	$500 or more	CLOSED	Dr. Aubrey Fine	N/A
The PJ/Hart Loving Bond Award is named in honor of two therapy dogs that made significant contributions to the psychosocial welfare of numerous children that they served. The award was established to recognize the accomplishments of a student who is involved in studying the value of human animal interactions and the human animal bond. Available to current CVM students in good standing of any year who apply or are nominated by faculty. Apply by submitting a letter of eligibility describing your activities or interest in the human animal bond along with a resume to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu (faculty may nominate students and list why they should receive this award).

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
San Francisco Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship	Any year	$1,500.00	CLOSED	SFVMA	N/A
Award Criteria: Student must be currently or formerly employed (paid or volunteer) by a SFVMA member (www.sfvma.net) Candidates must be current students in good standing and submit 1) A letter of recommendation from SFVMA member 2) Letter describing professional goals and interests and why they should be selected 3) Current Resume/CV to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu.

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
Simmons Educational Fund Business Aptitude Award	3^rd year (preference given to VBMA members)	$3,000.00 (winner will be eligible for $15,000 National Award and paid trip to 2018 NAVC in Orlando as well)	CLOSED	Simmons And Associates	Business
Award Criteria: Available to all 3^rd year students with preference given to VBMA members. Applicants must submit a resume along with a short essay to answer the prompt found here. E-mail essay & resume to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
The President’s Society Award	Any year	$500.00	Scholarship Committee Selection	President Pumerantz	N/A
Established in 1994 by the President’s Society in recognition of academic excellence, financial need and service to the University. Selected by the Scholarship committee, you may show your interest in being considered by submitting a letter describing why you believe you should be considered along with a resume to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu.

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Waldhalm – Mason Endowed Scholarship

4^th year preferred, any year may apply

$1,000.00

CLOSED

Waldhalm-Mason

N/A

4th year student preferred (other classes may be considered) in current good academic standing.

Students will have demonstrated some evidence of leadership and “team player” behavior by virtue of their participation in officer roles in student clubs, as class officers or in state/national associations.

Students will provide a brief statement (one page or less) describing their leadership role including specific accomplishments and how they believe those experiences will impact their future in the profession.

Preference will be given to students who express a clear interest in professional pursuits (such as specialty certification, advanced degrees, or training in organizational leadership) that may extend their leadership abilities into post-graduate endeavors. E-mail eligibility letter & resume to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
Winston Award	Available to Two 3rd year students	$750.00 each	CLOSED	Barr Family and Friends	Oncology
The Winston Award was created in honor of the memory of Winston, a much beloved cocker spaniel who suffered from hemangiosarcoma and additional family pets with cancer. The donor family wishes to encourage veterinary students to pursue the field of veterinary oncology thus facilitating advancements in the treatment and compassionate care of companion animals. Interested students are invited to apply. Details for the award may be found HERE. Two awards are available. This award MUST be used to defray expenses associated with an oncology rotation or to attend a veterinary oncology-related meeting; either of which must be disclosed in the letter of intent.

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
Worell Exotic/Companion Avian Medicine Endowed Scholarship	3rd year preferred – 2nd year considered	$1,000.00	CLOSED	Dr. Amy Worell	N/A
Preference shall be given to 3rd year students who have financial need, are current and in good standing who have a 3.0 GPA or better with a demonstrated interest/commitment to exotic/companion avian medicine. Recipient should be seeking or have secured a 4th year rotation in exotic/companion avian medicine. The quality of the planned avian animal medicine rotation may also be considered if there are multiple candidates. If there are no suitable 3rd year student applicants, the committee may consider applicants from 2nd year students. Apply by submitting a letter of eligibility describing your commitment/interest to exotic/companion Avian Medicine along with a resume to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu.

Award Name	Recipient Class	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
Veterinary Insurance Services Co. Scholarship	4^th year	$1,000.00	CLOSED	VISC	N/A
4th year who demonstrates outstanding business and communication skills as selected by the Scholarship Committee. You may show your interest in being considered by submitting a letter describing why you believe you should be considered along with a resume to: Scholarships-Internships.SAC@westernu.edu.

Award Name	Recipient Class	Award Criteria	Amount of Award	Award Deadline	Sponsor	Discipline
Betty J. Jones & The Cassius Cat Foundation Scholarship	2nd Year Student – un- available	Renewable with 3.0 GPA	$2,500.00	Renewable	Cassius Cat Foundation	N/A
Betty J. Jones & The Cassius Cat Foundation Scholarship	3rd Year Student – un- available	Renewable with 3.0 GPA	$2,500.00	Renewable	Cassius Cat Foundation	N/A
Betty J. Jones & The Cassius Cat Foundation Scholarship	2rd Year Student – un- available	Renewable with 3.0 GPA	$2,500.00	Renewable	Cassius Cat Foundation	N/A
Betty J. Jones & The Cassius Cat Foundation Scholarship	3rd Year Student – un- available	Renewable with 3.0 GPA	$2,500.00	Renewable	Cassius Cat Foundation	N/A