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KCF Veterinary Medicine Scholarship

 

Two $2,500 Scholarships are available through the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association and are funded by the Kentucky Cattlemen's Foundation

 

These scholarships are awarded to third or fourth year Kentucky students currently enrolled in a College of Veterinary Medicine. A strong background in Kentucky's Cattle Industry as well as intentions to return to Kentucky and practice food animal medicine is suggested for this scholarship.

 

Application Criteria:

  • Applicant exhibits academic excellence.
  • Applicant demonstrates outstanding leadership skills.
  • Applicant completed a Pre-veterinary Medicine curriculum at a Kentucky University. 
  • Applicant is a current student in an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • Applicant has a strong background in Kentucky's livestock industry.
  • Applicant intends to pursue a career involving food animal medicine in Kentucky. 
  • Applicant must be entering the third or fourth year of veterinary school.

    Students who hold the scholarship during their third year of vet school may reapply for the scholarship for their fourth year of vet school

     

    For more information contact Nikki Whitaker at the KCA office at 859-278-0899 or

    176 Pasadena Drive, Lexington, KY 40503

     

    Click Here to Download Scholarship Application

     

    Deadline for submission is  July 23, 2010

     

    Winners of Veterinary Scholarship

     YearName Univeristy Attended Veterinary School
    2008 John Luther ParkerUniversity of Kentucky  Auburn University 
    2008 Jonetta Tabor Murray State University  Auburn University
    2009 Luke GriffithWestern Kentucky Auburn University 
    2009 Travis EnglandWestern Kentucky Auburn University