Veterinary Student Scholarships

Application Deadline October 15

  • Scholarship applications will open July 1.
  • Application and recommendation forms are due no later than October 15 and recipients will be informed by December 1.
  • You will need to log into the NVMA Member Portal in order to apply.
  • There were 26 scholarships of varying amounts totaling $35,500 awarded in 2024.
  • Eligibility

    ANY APPLICANT MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Have completed two semesters of veterinary education and pursuing completion of the professional program.
    • Graduate of a Nebraska High School or State of Nebraska approved Home School Program.
    • The applying student must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
    • There are no restrictions or special favorable consideration as to race, marital status, sex, religious affiliation, physical limitations or otherwise.
  • Application Process

    Completed online application form (the online form is below).


    Three completed online recommendation forms, from the following, must accompany the completed application:

    • A non-related Nebraska Veterinarian for whom the applicant has worked.
    • A non-related Faculty member or advisor at the Veterinary school the applicant is attending.
    • A non-related personal reference.

    THE BUTTON TO SUBMIT A REFERENCE IS BELOW. SHARE THE LINK TO THIS PAGE TO ANYONE YOU ASK TO BE A REFERENCE.


    • A written statement from the Dean of the veterinary school the applicant is attending, clearly indicating the student applicant’s satisfactory academic standing, should accompany the completed application. Upload the Dean’s statement at the link at the bottom of this page.
    • Such additional information that the applicant desires to submit to the NVMA Student Scholarship Committee to bring to their attention any unusual circumstances or burdens faced by the applicant. Such information shall be in narrative form, directed to the Committee, and not more than one typewritten 8 ½ X 11 page, detailing the facts or circumstances to be considered.
    • Completed applications are due no later than October 15th of each year.
  • Method of Selection
    • Selection to be made by the NVMA Student Scholarship Committee with consideration given to financial need, academics, and extra-curricular activities.
    • Scholarship winners to be selected by the Scholarship Committee.
    • Notification of winners will be sent out by December 15th.
  • Allocation of Funds
    • Normally all scholarship grants to be given once a year.
    • Each scholarship grant will be a minimum of $250.00.
    • Scholarship grants will be based on available funds and the decision of the Committee.
    • Scholarship money to be made payable to the University and student and sent directly to the University for distribution.
    • Scholarship money is to be sent to the corresponding veterinary school in January.

Apply Now

You must be registered and signed in as a student member of the NVMA to complete the application survey form at the link below. A student membership is free. You can register here.


  • You must be signed in to your NVMA account before you begin the application survey form.
  • The application must be filled out in its entirety, so be sure you have all required pieces before you begin.
  • Type N/A in boxes where information is unavailable or if the question does not apply to your situation.