Merck Animal Health/AVMF Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship
“I hope to use your generous award as an example to the up-and-coming veterinary technicians that they are valued, and their hard work is appreciated.” — Hayle Robbins
Merck Animal Health and the AVMF are dedicated to preserving and improving the health and well-being of animals as well as honoring exceptional veterinary students. Merck Animal Health is proud to show its dedication to veterinary technician students by providing $2,000 scholarships to veterinary technician students in their final year and attending an AVMA-accredited veterinary technician school in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Merck’s partnership with the AVMF over the last several years has provided scholarships for nearly 400 veterinary students, many of whom, have gone on to become young leaders in the veterinary field.
Merck’s partnership with the AVMF over the last several years has provided scholarships for nearly 400 veterinary students, many of whom, have gone on to become young leaders in the veterinary field.
Eligibility criteria
- Veterinary technician students in good standing and in their final year of school at an AVMA-accredited veterinary technician school
- Decision is merit-based, with some consideration for financial need
- Diversity will be considered
Timeline
- Application accepted: August 1 – August 31, 2024
- Application reviewed: September 5 – October 26, 2024
- Award notification and funds disbursement: 2024 Fall semester