The ASPCA Veterinary Scholarship Program
The Search Is Over: Celebrate the Class of 2026!
The future of animal welfare is bright. This year, 41 outstanding veterinary and veterinary technician students from across the United States have been selected as ASPCA Veterinary Scholarship recipients.
Representing a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives and institutions — including Tufts University, Michigan State University, the University of Pennsylvania and Oregon State University — these scholars are united by a shared passion for animal welfare and a commitment to making a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
“I hope to contribute to sustainable solutions that reduce overpopulation and strengthen the human–animal bond. Ultimately, I aspire to serve communities with compassionate, high-quality veterinary care that reflects both medical excellence and a deep commitment to animal welfare.”
How the ASPCA Supports Future Veterinary Professionals
These students will be supported through financial assistance, mentorship and professional development while completing their education, with veterinary students receiving up to $100,000 in scholarship funding and veterinary technician students receiving up to $20,000. Through this investment in the next generation of animal welfare professionals, the ASPCA Veterinary Scholarship program cultivates a community dedicated to improving animal lives while strengthening the veterinary workforce at shelters and other mission-driven organizations.
Meet the Scholars: See what this year’s ASPCA Veterinary Scholars say about their commitment to animal welfare.
Following graduation, scholars will spend at least three years bringing their skills to animal welfare-focused roles, including non-profit or municipal shelter medicine, community-centered medicine, high-quality, high-volume spay-neuter programs, at-risk equine care and pasture-based/humane agriculture. As their careers evolve, their impact will be felt in shelters, clinics, farms and communities across the nation, and we are proud to be part of their journey.
The Next ASPCA Scholar Could Be You!
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