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Student Scholarships and Awards

Internal Scholarship Sources

The following awards are distributed to students enrolled in Kansas State’s College of Veterinary Medicine based on specific designations, achievement, area of interest, and financial need. Information regarding individual student financial need is obtained from the Kansas State University Office of Student Financial Assistance. Students must complete the on-line scholarship application by September 1st, as indicated by the Associate Dean, to be eligible for these awards. Decisions regarding distribution of awards and scholarships are the responsibility of the College of Veterinary Medicine Awards and Scholarships Committee.

Arizona Equine Scholarship
Recipient will be properly enrolled and exhibit an interest in Equine Medicine.

Kathryn Ashbrook Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Support for a student based on financial need.

ASR Ganta Award
One award is given to the best third-year DVM students after the completion of the second year courses successfully at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Award is $100 each to be used for books or other needs of the students who receive the award.

The Dr. Keith B. and Janet E. Beeman Scholarship
Support for a third year student in good academic standing who is pursuing an interest in theriogenology and exhibits financial need.

Phebe Bissell Memorial Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Recipient shall be student(s) properly enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine and shall have financial need, good moral character, dedication to acquiring a good education, and shall not be recipient(s) of any athletic scholarships. Preference shall be given to candidates from the following counties in the State of Kansas in the order named: Phillips, Smith, Norton, and Rooks. In the event an appropriate candidate is not identified through the usual selection process in the above named counties, any qualified or worthy candidate from any other Kansas county or area is eligible.

Jody Borders Memorial Scholarship
Support for first year students based on need.

Bret Bornholdt Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Support for a student demonstrating an outstanding promise in the area of working/service dogs.

Charles W. Bower Loan Fund
These loans will be available to any veterinary medicine student at KSU.

Dr. James E. Boyd Scholarship
Recipient will be a Kansas resident and must be a first, second, or third year student properly enrolled in the CVM at KSU. First preference will be given to a student who reveals the greatest financial need. The applicant must also demonstrate a commitment to community involvement/volunteer work and intend to practice in small animal medicine, excluding exotic or zoo medicine interests.

Dr. Richard L. Branson Honorary Scholarship
Recipient will be a first, second, or third year student who is a Kansas resident. First preference will be given to a student who reveals the greatest financial need. The applicant must also demonstrate a commitment to community involvement/volunteer work and intend to practice in small animal medicine, excluding exotic or zoo medicine interests.

The J.H. Burt Memorial Scholarship
Support for a student who best meets the requirements of exceptional ability in the anatomical technique of preparing or fabricating teaching specimens or material for use in classes of anatomy.

Byers Ranches Scholarship
Recipient will be a first year student who demonstrates financial need, grew up in a rural Kansas community, attended a Kansas college or university, graduated from college with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, intend to concentrate in large animal medicine, and follow a curriculum focusing on large animal medicine. May be renewed all four years if student continues to meet criteria and remains in good standing.

The Dr. Edward F. Cary Memorial Scholarship
Support for a student based on financial need.

Dr. John Cerny Endowed Scholarship
Support for a student who exhibits financial need and is in good standing academically.

Dr. John B. Chesire Memorial Scholarship
Support for a student based on financial need.

Christian Veterinary Medicine Fellowship Travel Award
Support for student who is a Christian Veterinary Medicine Fellowship member at Kansas State. Funds will be provided for members to use on domestic or international trips to work with veterinarians.

Robert V. Christian Scholarship
Support for a student based on financial need.

Dr. Ruthanne Chun Oncology Scholarship
Award to a student who has a demonstrated interest in Oncology.

Dr. Ross D. Clark Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Student properly enrolled in the College and in good standing.

Class of 1932 Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Fund
Support for a student who received their elementary and secondary education in the Kansas. Other criteria such as GPA and financial need are not to be considered.

The Class of 1939 Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Support for a student enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

VM Class of 1961 Scholarship
Support for a student enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine with preference given to a third year, fourth year, or graduate student that has elected to concentrate his/her studies and professional career in Food Animal practice; or with an advanced degree in the specialties of Microbiology, Epidemiology , Public Health, Pathology, or Toxicology. In addition, the recipient shall be selected based on his/her history of student leadership and potential to contribute to the profession because of his/her exceptional vision, work ethic and professionalism.

VM Class of 1965 Scholarship
Support for a student enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

VM Class of 1967 Memorial Award
Recipient will be a deserving student properly enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The Harry T. and Eleanor L. Coffman Endowment for Veterinary Medicine
Support for third year students who are in the upper third of their class academically, with preference given to students who have graduated from a Kansas High School. In addition, leadership and professional qualities will be taken into consideration.

The Edgar E. and M. Elisabeth Coleman Scholarship
Support for fourth year students ranked in the upper 30% of their class.

Florence D. Day Scholarship
Support for a student enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The Ralph R. Dykstra Scholarship
Support for a student based on financial need.

Dr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Emery Memorial Scholarship
Support for a student enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Direct descendants of Dr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Emery shall be given preference in the event they apply and are equally qualified.

The Emil and Ruth Erickson Scholarship
The recipient shall be a third-year student with an interest in pursuing a career in dairy practices.

Dr. and Mrs. L.E. Fairbairn Scholarship
Preference for this award shall be given to a male, third or fourth year student who is a Kansas resident and is from a county bisected by or west of Highway 281. In addition preference will be given to a student with interest in large animal practice who plans to stay in the state of Kansas.

Feedlot Production Management Certificate Program
Award given to KSU vet students who are interested in earning 14 credits in the Feedlot Management Certification Program at KSU, years one through four are eligible. Award will cover the cost for up to eight students per year to enroll in the program. Contact Dr. Dan Thomson for more information.

Jacob D. Fortenberry Veterinary Scholarship
Support for travel for SCAVMA delegates to attend the annual meeting of AVMA and SAVMA.

The August K. “Mike” Freeman Endowed Scholarship
Support for a student enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine, with preference to be given to a recipient from New Jersey, New York or Ohio.

Dr. F.M. Gaddie Memorial Scholarship
Support for third or fourth Year student who is a Kansas resident, has an interest in small animal medicine and surgery, has financial need, and ranks highly within the class per their scholastic achievement.

Eddie and Judy Garrett Scholarship
Support for a first year (second semester) student. Scholarship may be renewed all four years provided the student remains in good standing. Consideration shall be given to student with greatest financial need from Wyandotte, Johnson, Leavenworth, and Douglas counties. If no qualified applicant this will be open to students from anywhere in Kansas.

David M. Greene Loan
This loan fund is available to any veterinary medicine student at KSU.

The Dr. William J. and Anna B. Griffing Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
The recipient should be properly enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The Dr. Patrick J. Growney Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
First preference shall be given to a Military Veteran and second preference shall be given to residents of Nebraska.

Thomas J. and Della C. Guilfoil Endowment for Veterinary Medical Education
Support for fourth year students for travel and subsistence support while pursuing approved off-campus elective courses in fulfillment of academic requirements for the fourth year rotational assignment.

The F.L. and Allene Hart Memorial Scholarship
The recipient should be properly enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Earl B. Hauck Memorial Award
Support for a third year student, when possible should go to a student from Miltonvale, Kansas or the following counties in Kansas: Cloud, Mitchell, Ottawa, Washington, Jewel, Republic, Clay, Lincoln, Dickinson, Ellsworth and Saline.

The Colonel Frank C. Hershberger Memorial Award.
Support for four or five of the neediest students enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. James and Carol Hicks Scholarship
The recipient of this scholarship will be a student properly enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University. Preference will be given to a student who reveals the greatest financial need.

Hill's Pet Nutrition Diversity Fund
Recipient will be representative of minority cultures. Veterinary scholarships can be awarded to non-residents for up to $20,000 per year and to Kansas residents for up to $10,000 a year. All scholarships will be designated as renewable awards. Veterinary medicine awards will be renewable for four years. In order for these scholarships to be renewable, student(s) must remain in good academic standing and funding must be in place.

The W.S. Hornsby Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Support for a student who received their elementary and secondary education in Kansas.

The Harlow Kenyon Hudson Memorial Scholarship
Support for first year students based on financial need.

Dr. O.E. and Mildred L. Hundley Scholarship
Awarded to veterinary student(s), with first preference going to students from Nebraska.

Dr. Helen R. Irwin Memorial Scholarship
Recipient will be a fourth year female student specializing in small animal practice. Said student should be from the state of Nebraska and exhibit financial need.

Dr. Irvin P. Irwin Scholarship
The recipient of this scholarship will be a fourth year Veterinary Medicine student who is a proven Kansas resident upon first year enrollment in Veterinary Medicine, demonstrates a proven work ethic, strong leadership skills and quality citizenship. Preference will be given to a fourth year student who will practice large or mixed animal care. This scholarship will be $15,000 annually when funds are provided.

Shirley A. Jackson Scholarship Fund
The recipient will be a Kansas resident with demonstrated interest in companion animal care and at least a 3.5 GPA. First preference will be given to residents of August, Kansas. Second preference will be given to female students and/or students with documented financial needs.

The Donald F. Jarchow, DVM, Memorial Scholarship
Support for student based on financial need.

Dr. Charles A. Jerome, Sr. Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Recipients will be veterinary students with due consideration to be given to each applicant's academic achievement and financial situation.

The C. Truman and Elizabeth J. Jones Scholarship
Support for a first year student(s) in the top 15% of their class who exhibit financial need.

The Dr. E.C. Jones College of Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
Support for a fourth year student. Qualifications may include academic achievement, honesty, integrity, and extra-curricular activities that advance the image of the university or college and the veterinary profession.

Dr. William L. and Leone Pacey Jones Scholarship for Veterinary Public Health
Support for fourth year student who exhibits a special interest in veterinary public health.

Frank W. and Gwen R. Jordan Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Support for students from Dickinson or Mitchell Counties who have completed one or more semesters and have demonstrated financial need.

Kansas Veterinary Medical Association Foundation
Recipient(s) will be Kansas residents properly enrolled.

The Thuraline Keith Exotic Zoo Medicine Scholarship
Support for student(s) involved with the Conservation and Research Center program in the Exotics Section of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Samuel Kelsall, III Endowed Scholarship
To any student enrolled at the College of Veterinary Medicine with preference given to students with an interest in food safety/inspection.

James and Cynthia Kenyon Scholarship
Recipient shall be student properly enrolled, preference given to students from Kansas west of highway 81, and in top 25% of their class with financial need.

Dr. Robert E. Kind Memorial Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Awarded to third year student(s) who exhibit financial need. Recipient shall be selected based on his/her history of student leadership and potential to contribute to the profession because of his/her exceptional vision, work ethic, and professionalism. Recipient will be recognized among their peers as the student who exemplifies a future DVM who will show true compassion and integrity when working with clients and their owners.

The Daniel C. and Nancy L. King Scholarship
Support for a first, second, or third year student, with first preference to a student from Saline County, Kansas. Selection should be based on interest, aspirations and character, not solely on GPA.

The Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Opal S. Knappenberger Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Support for a second, third, or fourth year student.

The Samuel M. Kruckenberg Memorial Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Support for a student based on financial need.

Keith O. Lassen Veterinary Scholarship
Support for a student based on financial need.

Leader Dole Scholarship
Recipient shall be a first year student who is a Kansas native. This award is renewable for four years with the stipulation that the recipient remains in good standing the second and succeeding years. This award is distributed to a new student every four years. Selection is based on an essay submitted by the applicants.

The T.J. Leasure Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving student from Douglas County. This scholarship may be renewed as long as student remains in good standing.

Leavenworth Kennel Club Scholarship
Support for a student based on academic achievement and financial need.

Gladys Lichty Memorial Scholarship
Support for students in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The Dr. Howard B. Liebengood Scholarship
Awarded to a student in the College of Veterinary Medicine, with preference given to students from rural areas interested in large animal practice.

Dr. Bruce W. Little Veterinary Leadership Scholarship
Awarded to a veterinary student, with preference will be given to a third year student who demonstrates leadership, is involved in activities and/or is active in the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Students must obtain a letter of recommendation from a current KSU College of Veterinary Medicine faculty member which will demonstrate the applicant's college involvement and leadership skills.

Dr. William V. Lumb Veterinary Scholarship
First preference for this award shall be given to a student with a least 50% native American descent. Second preference shall be given to a Kansas student who is the first generation from their immediate family to attend college.

Dr. Leo Magrath Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
The recipient should be in need of financial assistance to attend college. This scholarship shall be no less than $3,000 annually and is to be awarded to one student recipient.

The Dr. and Mrs. Nelson S. Mayo Scholarship Fund
Support for worthy students based on financial need.

William M. McLeod Memorial Fund
Awarded to second year student based upon scholastic standing in Anatomy, financial need, and character.

James B. McNamara Memorial Veterinary Scholarship
The recipient(s) should exhibit both desire and effort to become a veterinarian and have financial need. Those ranked in the upper half of the class (academically) are ineligible. Preference to be given to a fourth year student.

The Dr. Hugh and Beulah Meredith Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
The recipient will have an interest in working in or establishing a large or mixed vet practice and will be a leader in both classroom and clinical studies. Preference given to a student from Lincoln or Montgomery County, Kansas who has been active in community service.

The Mid America Pet Association Scholarship for Veterinary Medicine
Three-quarters of the earnings from this endowment shall be awarded to a fourth year student who ranks in the top half of his/her class. The remaining one quarter of the earnings shall be awarded to a third year student who ranks in the top half of his/her class. Preference shall be given to students who graduated from high schools in the northeast quadrant of Kansas.

Miller Pathology Scholarship
To support a third year student who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in pathology and who participates in college and university activities. Academic achievement should not be the only criterion.

MOPACA Camelid Scholarship
The recipient(s) of this scholarship will be student(s) in good academic standing, with preference being given to 2nd and 3rd year students. The recipient(s) will have demonstrated interest in camelids through participation in the various student opportunities and organizations, not limited to the Camelid Veterinary Medicine elective course, participation in the Mid-America Alpaca Show, Veterinary CE Conference and the Small Ruminant and Theriogenology Clubs.

The Mosier Family Scholarship
Support for a student in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Charles W. and Lois H. Nauheim Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
The recipient(s) of this scholarship will be second, third or fourth year students with specific interest in small animal medicine. The student will have resided in the state of Kansas for 10 years, have maintained a 3.0 grade point average, and demonstrate financial need.

Nebraska Academy of Veterinary Medicine Scholarships
Two annual scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 each, with first preference given to a third year veterinary student who is a Nebraska resident and reveals the greatest financial need. Second preference will be given to a second year veterinary student, who is a Nebraska resident and reveals the greatest financial need.

The Dr. Paul Marcus and Norma G. Nesbitt Memorial Scholarship
Recipient will be a student with an interested in large animal pathology and/or research.

New Mexico Veterinary Medical Association Memorial Scholarship
The recipient of this scholarship will be a student from the state of New Mexico.

The Nicholas Scholarship Fund
To support third or fourth year veterinary students or graduate students who have demonstrated a sincere interest in research or training in the area of public health.

Dr. Frederick W. Oehme Toxicology Scholarship
The recipient of this scholarship will be a veterinary student with first preference given to a graduate student doing research specific to toxicology in the Diagnostic Medicine and Pathology or the Anatomy and Physiology department. Second preference will be given to a senior student intending to work in an area of applied toxicology upon receiving his/her DVM. Students must submit an essay about his/her research/work intentions as a part of the applications process as well as obtaining a faculty recommendation.

Olson Brothers Endowed Scholarship
Recipients will be residents of Nebraska and have an interest in large animal practice, specifically those with an interest in food animal and dairy practice. Selection process includes a written essay and interview with the Olson Brothers Foundation. Scholarship may be renewed based on annual essay and interview.

Orazem & Scalora Engineering PA Scholarship
The recipient shall be a third or fourth year student.

Alberta Davida Otto Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Awarded to a student who has a 3.65 GPA and an interest in small animal medicine. Selection will be made based on his/her history of student leadership and potential to contribute to the profession because of his/her exceptional vision, work ethic, and professionalism.

Palmquist Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
The recipient should be properly enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The Norman E. Palmquist Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
To support a student who is in need of scholarship assistance to continue his/her studies.

The Cecil L. and Maureen H. Paulsen Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
The recipient will have completed at least one semester of the professional curriculum emphasizing a career in livestock production and shall not be chosen on grade point standings. Any recipient found guilty of a felony/misdemeanor offense while receiving this scholarship shall not be considered for reapplication and shall not continue to receive the award.

The Greg and Robin Paulson Memorial Scholarship
To support a third year student who has an interest in large and small companion animal care.

Pet Tribute Awards
Nine $1,000 awards, three to each the first, second, and third year classes. Applicants will write and submit a 500 word essay discussing the student's role related to the human-animal bond.

The B.F. Pfister Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to the student with the highest GPA after four semesters in the professional curriculum.

The Dr. I.J. and Ruby Pierson Scholarship
Support for a student who is enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The Dr. Ray S. and Eleanor Pyles Scholarship
The recipient of this award shall be an outstanding student and a resident of Kansas.

The Lee T. and Helen Railsback Scholarship
Support for a student who is enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Lionel L. Reilly Honorary Scholarship
First preference for this award will be given to an employee or child of an employee of Professional Veterinary Products, Ltd. Second preference will be given to a Nebraska resident. This scholarship is renewable for four years as long as the recipient meets the criteria for selection.

Ethel and Raymond F. Rice Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
To support student(s) with a minimum GPA of 3.0, with preference given to a student with financial need who is preferably a resident of Douglas County, Kansas.

Dr. Robert and Carolyn Ridgway Scholarship
Support for a student in great need of financial assistance.

Jay D. Riedl Scholarship Fund
To support a third year student who has distinguished him/herself through scholarship, citizenship, leadership, and professional attitude that advances the image of Kansas State University and the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The Dr. Wallace William Rogers Scholarship
Awarded to students who are residents of Wisconsin.

The Joseph Edward Salsbury Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to fourth year students who rank academically in the upper 30% of their class and exhibit initiative, perseverance, potential for leadership, and demonstrate financial need.

The Dr. Marvin D. & A. Frances Nelson and Frances A. Savage Memorial Scholarship
The recipients should be Nebraska student(s) exhibiting financial need with an interest in small animal and/or equine medicine. If there are not students meeting this requirement, the recipients shall be Nebraska or Kansas students with interests in small animal or equine medicine.

The Dr. Melvin F. “Doc” and Dorothy Scoby Scholarship
Support for a student enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The Hattie Snyder Scholarship
Support for a student enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Frank and Sue Solomon Scholarship
Support for a student who exhibits financial need. This scholarship is renewable if the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.

The Paul L. Spencer DVM Scholarship
The recipient should be properly enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The Dr. R.H. Spencer Memorial Scholarship
The recipient should be a third year student who ranks in the upper one-half of his/her class or a standout second year student. Student should have a major interest in food animal practice and exhibit financial need with first preference going to a native of western Kansas. Second preference shall go to a native Nebraskan and third to a native Oklahoman who meet all above eligibility. One scholarship will be awarded annually.

Stauffer-Murray Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
Awarded to a first-year, non-traditional student. First preference should be given to students 30 years of age or older. This scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing.

John L. and Lavonne H. Sullivan Scholarship
Recipient shall be a student from Nebraska who is pursuing an education focused on small animal practice. Preference shall be given to a first year student with financial need.

The Seth S. Swift Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
The recipient should be properly enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Telefund Scholarship
For students who participate in the annual Telefund Fundraising event, usually $100-$150 per student.

Telefund Scholarship (Agriculture Career)
Multiple renewable scholarships will be awarded to first year students intending to enter careers in agriculturally-related veterinary medicine. Students are required to submit essay and transcripts for original application, with annual renewal consisting of a 500-word progress report.

Agnes I. Theede Memorial and Lyons Veterinary Clinic Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Awarded to veterinary student(s) with first preference given to students from Rice and Ellsworth counties in Kansas. If there are no candidates from these counties, the scholarship will be awarded to students from Kansas. This scholarship is to be renewable to students from Rice and Ellsworth counties.

Dr. William R. and Betty H. Theobald Scholarship
Support for a deserving student who is a Kansas resident.

The Thuraline Keith Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Support for student(s) interested in small animal practice. First preference shall be given to students from Harper, Kingman, Barber or Sumner counties in Kansas. Second preference shall be given to students from Anderson County, Kansas and then to students from Kansas.

The Dr. James Ungles Memorial Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
The recipient shall be a resident of Grant or Haskell County, Kansas.

Veterinary Clinical Pathology Scholarship
Recipient will be properly enrolled and will be chosen based on their performance in DMP 775. Said recipient should be in the top 10% of the class and consistently demonstrates a desire to learn during the course. There will be one award given annually in the amount of $350.

The Eula C. Voirol Scholarship
Students who achieve above average grades and demonstrate strong financial need will be given preference for this award.

William T. and Susan Walters Scholarship
To any student who qualifies as an in-state student, Kansas/Nebraska, with financial need. Recipient will review form CVM-A-07 between the Lied Animal Shelter and the CVM. Student will complete three externships in an animal shelter during their four-year education. Preference will be given to a student with educational and professional interest in high volume surgery and humane animal care.

The Glenn L. and S. Josephine Williams Memorial Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
Recipient shall be female, demonstrate true financial need, and meet all academic requirements as set forth by the general scholarship committee.

The Raymond Joseph and Louise Caroline Zwierzychowski Memorial Scholarship
Support for a student based on financial need.

                   

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