The following scholarships are available for current DVM students at Oregon State University. Each January all DVM students will have the opportunity to answer a Qualtrics survey distributed by email. The results of the Qualtrics survey are shared with the Honors, Awards, and Scholarships Committee. That committee meets in April of each year and determines the awards. Other veterinary scholarships are available, but each requires a separate application.

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Chamblin at Beth.Chamblin@oregonstate.edu. 

**** Updated January, 2023 ***

Scholarships (Listed in Alphabetical Order)

Andres Family Scholarship Fund: This scholarship is for a veterinary student with an interest in working with large animals in rural areas. It was created in appreciation of the veterinary care the Andres’ horses received over the years.

Animal Health Foundation of Oregon Scholarship: This scholarship recognizes a student who promotes the importance of the human-animal bond and the well-being of animals.

Ann Koenig Scholarship in Small Animal Medicine: This scholarship was established by Mark Koenig in loving memory of his mother, Ann Koenig. Ann was a lifelong animal lover who always cherished her dogs and other pets. This scholarship supports a student who is pursuing an interest in small animal medicine and care.

 

Benny Garver Endowed Scholarships: These scholarships are given to a student in each class and were endowed by alumna Sarah Garver, DVM ’18, and her husband Mitch in the name of their beloved Boxer Benny.

 

Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine Community Outreach Award: This award is given to students in recognition of their efforts to promote the college and the veterinary profession. The recipients of these awards are cho- sen by their classmates.

Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine Leadership Award: This award is given to students in recognition of their active role in the leader- ship and organization of class activities and the promotion of class unity. The recipients of these awards are chosen by their classmates.

Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine Mentorship Award: This award is given to students in recognition of their positive attitude and willingness to help and support their classmates. The recipients of these awards are chosen by their classmates.

Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine Service Award: This scholarship is given in recognition of efforts to promote the college and the veterinary profession.

Camden Rural Practice Scholarship: This scholarship is to assist a fourth-year student entering rural practice after graduation and is provided by Ms. Rebecca Camden, a longtime supporter and friend of the college and a CCVM Advisory Council Member.

Camden Scholarship: Ms. Rebecca Camden provides this scholarship to assist students with their veterinary medicine educational expenses.

Carolina Cabaret Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship was made possible by Carole and Jim Bradford and recognizes a student with an interest in equine medicine and surgery who demonstrates compassion for animals and their owners.

Charles and Karen Short Veterinary Pharmacology Scholarship: This scholarship is given to a second-year student to recognize excellence in pharmacology.

Columbia River Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club Student Assistance Scholarship: This scholarship is for a student with a special interest in promoting purebred dog activities and who plans to pursue small animal veterinary practice.

Creston and Dorothea Lamont Memorial Veterinary Medicine Scholarship: This scholarship was established by George Lamont for students interested in the poultry industry.

Daniel E. and Dorothy J. Petrequin Scholarship: This scholarship is given to a student who graduated from an Oregon high school and is pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.

Debbi Bricco Memorial Scholarship Fund in Shelter Medicine: This scholarship is for a student demonstrating leadership and community service with an interest in shelter medicine. Debbi planned this scholarship as a way to pass along her passion for shelter medicine.

Dennis and Claudia Zerba Veterinary Medicine Scholarship: Dennis and Claudia Zerba endowed this scholarship for students with an inter- est in small animal practice to help with educational costs.

Diversity and Inclusion Award: This award recognizes a veterinary medicine or graduate student whose contributions and actions over time best exemplify and advance the college’s diversity commitment and objectives.

Dr. Joe and Jane Snyder Senior Awards: These awards recognize fourth-year students who demonstrate congeniality and helpfulness. One recipient is selected by a vote of college staff at the col- lege and the other is selected by classmates.

Dr. Robert B. Bailey Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is presented to a student with an interest in small animal surgery and/or who is inteding to enter a mixed practice.

Dr. Sheri Morris and Mr. John Maddigan Scholarship: Dr. Sheri Morris and Mr. John Maddigan are longtime supporters of students at the CCVM. This scholarship is given to recognize a student with an interest in shelter medicine.

DVM Student Research Award: This award is funded by the A.B. Lewis Student Assistance Fund to recognize outstanding research effort by a fourth-year DVM student.

E. E. Wedman Outstanding Senior Award: This award is given in honor of Dr. E.E. Wedman, founding dean of the college, to an outstanding fourth-year student demonstrating scholarship, leadership and dedication to veterinary medicine.

Emerald Dog Obedience Club of Eugene Scholarship: The Emerald Dog Obedience Club provides this scholarship to recognize a student with an interest and ability in training dogs for obedience, tracking or agility.

Endowed Scholarship in Food Animal Medicine: This scholarship is for a student with a declared focus in food animal medicine (cattle, sheep, goats and swine).

Glen Pfefferkorn/Morris Wendorf Camelid Scholarship: This scholarship is given to students with an interest in llamas. Mr. Pfefferkorn and Mr. Morris are longtime supporters of the college and were llama ranchers near Salem.

Good Boy Barney Scholarship in Honor of Michael Harms, DVM: This scholarship recognizes excellence in prompt, personal client follow-up, customer service, community service and leadership and is given to a student interested in pursuing a career in mixed animal medicine.

Grace L. Kreitz Endowed Veterinary Scholarship: This scholarship is for an Oregon resident with a career goal of practicing in small animal medicine.

Graduate Student Research Award: This award is given to recognize a graduate student’s pursuit of excellence in research. It is funded by the Paul O. and Maka Kahlbaum Educational Fund.

Hill’s Buddy Award: Hill’s Pet Nutrition provides this award named after Buddy, the very first therapeutic nutrition patient from 1938. She is the reason Hills began making prescription pet food.

Jamie Sona Memorial Scholarship: Jamie was a CCVM instructor, valued and loved colleague, friend and mentor to many. This scholarship is provided with contributions made to the college by colleagues, students and friends.

Jeff Brant and Kris Otteman Brant Scholarship for Mixed/Food Animal Practice: Alumni Dr. Jeff Brant and Dr. Kris Otteman Brant established this award for students with plans to pursue a mixed or food animal practice.

Jeff Brant and Kris Otteman Scholarship for Shelter Medicine: Alumni Dr. Jeff Brant and Dr. Kris Otteman Brant established this award for students interested and involved in shelter medicine.

Dr. Joe and Jane Snyder Senior Awards: These awards recognize fourth-year students who demonstrate congeniality and helpfulness. One recipient is selected by a vote of college staff at the college and the other is selected by classmates. 

Ken and Celia Austin Camelid Study Scholarship: This scholarship recognizes a veterinary medicine student with an interest and aptitude for working with camelids.

Kermit and Mildred Peterson Scholarship: This scholarship was established in 2014 by Mrs. Peterson’s estate and her two daughters, Kate Maurer and Patsy Smith, to help students with educational expenses.

Linn County Kennel Club Scholarships: Linn County Kennel Club generously provides these scholarships, which are presented to students who are Oregon residents with an interest in small animal medicine and purebred dogs.

Margaret Copeland Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is given in memory of Margaret Copeland, one of the founders of the Tualatin Kennel Club, to a student interested in small animal medicine or research that benefits dogs.

Marion-Polk Veterinary Association Scholarship: This scholarship is given to a student from Marion or Polk County to help with educational expenses.

Maude Camden Memorial Scholarship: Ms. Rebecca Camden established this scholarship in 2017 honoring the memory of her precious dachshund Maude, a regular visitor to the college who was much loved by students. The scholarship is to be used to provide support for excellence in shelter medicine, with a preference to a student with an inter- est in rescue animals.

McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers Scholarship: This scholarship is given to a student who is an Oregon resident with an interest in small animal medicine and purebred dogs.

Mountain Dog Rescue Scholarship: This scholarship is sponsored by 1991 alumna Dr. Patti Prato and recognizes a student who has demonstrated community responsibility in the fields of shelter work, animal rescue or volunteer work.

Natalie & George Cantrell Veterinary Medicine Scholarship: Natalie and George Cantrell provide this scholarship to assist students with their veterinary medicine educational expenses. For them, giving back is the right thing to do, and they are honored to support animal welfare and the veterinarians who take care of our most precious creatures.

Nestlé Purina Companion Animal Nutrition Scholarship: This scholarship recognizes a student who has demonstrated excellence or interest in companion animal nutrition or to a student pursuing small animal medicine.

North West Camelid Foundation Scholarship: The North West Camelid Foundation provides this scholarship for a student who is interested in a career related to the camelid industry.

Oregon Veterinary Medical Association Memorial Scholarship: Scholarship recipients are chosen based on character, attitude, moral and professional conduct and dedication to the welfare of classmates.

Outstanding House Officer Award: This award recognizes one house officer, elected by voting of the senior class, as outstanding in their contributions of time and expertise as a teacher and mentor.

Outstanding Resident Award: This award recognizes one resident as outstanding in their performance in a clinical setting, excellence in teaching and research and overall collegiality.

OSU SAVMA CCVM Servant Leader Award: This award is given to a student who has shown outstanding leadership as a member of the Oregon SAVMA Executive Board. The SAVMA Executive Board makes the recommendation to the college awards committee.

OSU SAVMA — Dr. Karyn E. Bird Leadership Award: This award is given to a student who has shown outstanding leadership within the college. The SAVMA Executive Board makes the recommendation to the college awards committee.

Parents & Partners Dean’s Circle Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by the PPDC, which is a group of family members of current veterinary students who partner with the dean to promote the success of the CCVM and all of its students.

Pet Memorial Program Academic Excellence Awards: These academic excellence awards are given to students achieving academic excellence in each class.

Phi Zeta Induction Recognition Certificate: Third-year students in the top 10% of their class are awarded this certificate and lifetime membership to the National Phi Zeta Honor Society.

Portland Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship: This scholarship is for a student from the Portland metro area, or who desires to work there following graduation, and who is from a population historically underrepresented in higher education.

Randall E. Dunn Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship was endowed by Linda Dunn in memory of her beloved husband Randy Dunn. Randy had a great love for horses especially Appaloosas. The scholarship is awarded to students with an interest in large animal medicine.

Rogue Valley Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded with a preference for a student from Jackson or Josephine counties.

Salsbury Veterinary Medicine Scholarships — Academic Excellence: These scholarships recognize third-year students for superior scholarship.

SAVMA Alternative Experiences in Veterinary Medicine Scholarship: This scholarship is intended for students interested in sharing their experiences and future career goals in nontraditional areas of the veterinary profession.

Scott and Sandra Hendy Veterinary Scholarship: This scholarship recognizes a veterinary medicine student intending to go into mixed animal or food animal practice. 

Shane Brown Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is given in memory of veterinary student Shane Brown who lost his life in 2003 during his third year. It recognizes a student with an interest in large animal medicine.

Sharon and Cliff Burgess Scholarship: Sharon and Cliff Burgess are longtime supporters of the college and established this scholarship for students from Oregon to help with educational costs.

Steven M. Camden Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Scholarship: This scholarship was established by Ms. Rebecca Camden in memory of her husband, Steven. This scholarship recognizes a student with an interest for and excellence in rehabilitation and sports medicine.

Supera Anesthesia Innovations Scholarship: This scholarship is for students who show great aptitude and interest in anesthesia.

Tualatin Kennel Club Scholarship in Memory of Debbi Kaluza: This scholarship is given in memory of Tualatin Kennel Club member Debbi Kaluza to a student with an interest in pursuing a career in small animal medi- cine.