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Scholarships

The Foundation for the Horse is dedicated to preserving and improving the health and well-being of equines by honoring exceptional veterinary students dedicated to equine practice.  Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to equine veterinary medicine. Students interested in applying must also have the support of AAEP members and their clinical instructors.

Scholarships for 2025 Graduates

Dr. Bill Rood Leadership

This $5,000 scholarship is offered annually to one student who exemplifies leadership within the equine profession through demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to equine veterinary medicine. 

 

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Merck Animal Health Scholarship

Merck Animal Health and The Foundation for the Horse are committed to preserving and improving the health and well-being of equines as well as honoring exceptional veterinary students dedicated to equine practice. This scholarship supports five annually awarded $5,000 scholarships to eligible third year veterinary students. 

For more information about this scholarship program or to apply, visit here.

 

Oakwood

Oakwood Foundation Scholarship

The Oakwood Foundation and The Foundation for the Horse are dedicated to preserving and improving the health and well-being of equines as well as honoring exceptional veterinary students dedicated to equine practice. This scholarship supports five annually awarded $5,000 scholarships to eligible third-year veterinary students.

For more information about this scholarship program or to apply, visit here.
 

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Zoetis Foundation Scholarship

The Zoetis Foundation and The Foundation for the Horse are proud to offer ten $10,000 scholarships in 2023, designed to award students with a dedication to equine medicine for their academic excellence, leadership in their school and chapter, and their long-term goals.

For more information about this scholarship program or to apply, visit here.
 


Scholarships for 2024 Graduates

 

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Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarship

Coyote Rock Ranch is proud to demonstrate its dedication to top-quality equine healthcare and equine veterinary students by annually supporting three $75,000 scholarships. This scholarship is open to exceptional veterinary students dedicated to careers in equine practice.

For more information about this scholarship program or to apply, visit here.

 



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The Foundation for the Horse and AAEP Past Presidents’ Research Fellow

The Foundation for the Horse and AAEP Past Presidents' Research Fellows offer each, a $5,000 scholarship, awarded annually to an AAEP member graduate or resident who is completing their residency or a graduate program while participating in equine research.

For more information about this scholarship program or to apply, visit here.
 


EQUUS

EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow

The EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow, a $5,000 scholarship, is awarded annually to an AAEP-member graduate or resident who is completing their residency or a graduate program while participating in equine research.

For more information about this scholarship program or to apply, visit here.