Grotelueschen Graduate Student Scholarship

Applications now being accepted
Deadline January 1, 2026

Colleagues and friends of Dr.Grotelueschen who wish to contribute to the Graduate Student Endowed Fund may send checks to:
NCSF Inc., PO Box 296, Alliance, NE 69301.


In 2014 Dr. Dale and Liza Grotelueschen established an endowed scholarship within the NVMA Centennial Scholarship Foundation to periodically award scholarships to veterinary practitioners enrolled in graduate studies. The purpose is to encourage and assist veterinarians with practice experience who are pursuing an advanced degree in the area of Veterinary Production Medicine and Epidemiology. Dr. and Mrs. Grotelueschen are long-term members of the NVMA and NVMA Auxiliary and supporters of the Centennial Scholarship Foundation since its inception.

  • Eligibility

    Applications will be accepted from graduate Veterinarians with two or more years of clinical practice experience. Applicants must either be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an approved Masters and/or PhD degree program. Preference will be given to veterinarians practicing or having practiced in Nebraska, members of the NVMA, and to veterinarians who are graduates of a Nebraska high school.

  • Financial Consideration

    Scholarship recipients are eligible to receive up to $6,000. The funds will be awarded as follows: $3,000 upon approval of the application, $2,000 upon graduation, and $1,000 upon presentation of graduate program results at a recognized professional state, regional, or national veterinary program.

  • Applications

    Applications are now open and must be submitted by January 1, 2026.


    In addition to your application, please have a representative of the Institution that has accepted you, send a letter confirming your enrollment and field of study to the Foundation office:

    NCSF

     PO Box 296

     Alliance, NE 69301