Recipients of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation (AASVF)/Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarships were announced on March 1 at the AASV Annual Meeting.
“At our core, we are committed to investing in veterinary students who are the future leaders in advancing the The Science of Healthier Animals,” Justin Welsh, D.V.M., Executive Director, Livestock Technical Services, Merck Animal Health, said in a release. “Through our partnership with AASVF, we are helping to build students’ knowledge of swine health and well-being as they prepare for a career in this important field.”
The 2021 recipients of the $5,000 scholarship include:
• Hayley Bowling, University of Saskatchewan, Class of 2023
• Tyler Dick, University of Minnesota, Class of 2022
• Katyann Graham, Iowa State University, Class of 2023
• Isaac Goldner, University of Illinois, Class of 2023
• Anthony Holowka, Lincoln Memorial University, Class of 2022
• Madison Kapraun, University of Illinois, Class of 2022
• Kristofer Kovach, Iowa State University, Class of 2023
• Seth Melson, University of Minnesota, Class of 2023
• Rachel Patton, The Ohio State University, Class of 2022
• Sydney Simmons, North Carolina State University, Class of 2023
“The Merck Veterinary Student Scholarship Program has been instrumental in expanding the AASV Foundation’s mission to develop veterinary students into swine veterinarians,” Harry Snelson, D.V.M., AASV Executive Director, said in a release. “The scholarships have a direct and immediate impact on the awardees by helping veterinary students address the financial challenges related to the tuition and fees involved in veterinary education. It is especially rewarding for the members of the AASV Foundation to see that Merck Animal Health shares their values of support for future swine veterinarians.”
The recipients were announced at the 52nd Annual AASV Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19. Second-and third-year students enrolled in American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited or recognized colleges of veterinary medicine in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and the Caribbean Islands are eligible for the scholarship. Learn more at www.aasv.org.
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