Amount: $33,333. About: Offered by ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), the ASPCA Veterinary Scholarship Program is a $33,333 award to the ASPCA Veterinary Scholarship Program is a national scholarship initiative supporting veterinary and veterinary technician students who are committed to pursuing careers in the animal welfare field and mission-driven organizations supporting animals. Through meaningful financial assistance and long-term engagement with the ASPCA, the program aims to strengthen the veterinary workforce in shelters and nonprofit settings, expand access to veterinary care, and cultivate a community of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of animals. To qualify, enroll for the entire 2026-2027 academic year in an AVMA-accredited veterinary or veterinary technician program whose graduates are immediately eligible to sit for their licensing exam; Be in year two or later of their program of study during the 2026-2027 academic year (students entering their first year are not eligible); Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their program of study; Commit to working for at least three (3) years post-graduation in the animal welfare field – this could include working in non-profit or municipal shelter medicine, community-centered medicine, for a HQHVSN (high-quality, high-volume spay-neuter) program, or in the field of pasture-based or humane agriculture; Demonstrate financial need, as determined by FAFSA. 40 awards are made.
Eligible Grade Levels: Graduate Student, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Community College Student
Eligible Majors: Veterinary
Residency Requirement: No residency requirement
Minimum GPA: 3
Deadline: March 3, 2026 Please note that scholarship deadlines often change, so make sure to check the scholarship sponsor’s website for up-to-date deadlines.