2026 FelineVMA/Merck Scholarships for Academic Excellence in Feline Healthcare

Scholarships for Academic Excellence in Feline Healthcare Application
Name*

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University Name*
Please only include the name of the University and not the veterinary college name.
Expected Graduation Year*
Email Address (University)*
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Home Address

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Are you a FelineVMA Student Chapter Member at your school? (not a requirement for the scholarship)*

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Have you completed the FelineVMA Cat Friendly Certificate Program?*

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Please upload your current resume/CV. Please list any organizations/clubs of which you are a member. Please also provide any experience in research, leadership, and volunteer/community service including details about your responsibilities.*

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Please upload your current transcript (unofficial is acceptable), or provide proof that you are in good standing academically with a passing grade.*

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Please provide a letter of recommendation from a mentor who can share with the Application Committee more about your strengths, leadership experience, teamwork, dedication to the feline profession, and suitability for this scholarship. The letter should include how the evaluator knows you and for how long, including their position/role. (300-500 words, or one typed single-spaced page)*

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What are your career aspirations? How do you hope to impact veterinary medicine, specifically in the area of feline medicine? What steps will you take over the next five years to achieve your goals? (up to 400 words)*

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What do you believe sets you apart from other veterinary students? (up to 300 words)*

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Please describe a time you held a leadership position. What leadership skills and experience have you gained from this position and how will you use those in your veterinary career? (up to 200 words)*

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Scholarships for Academic Excellence in Feline Healthcare Application