Scholarship Opportunities

The Latinx Veterinary Medical Association is collaborating with Jade Vets to offer one Platinum scholarship of $10,000 (USD) to current veterinary students for the upcoming Fall 2023 semester. The deadline for submission of applications is 11:59 PM EST Friday September 22nd, 2023. Scholarship winners will be announced in September and October during Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month via email and Latinx VMA social media. Winning essays will be posted on the LVMA website. 

Submit your applications via Google Form at: https://forms.gle/bHBLx7LFVzAnVkUd8 

If you have any questions about the scholarship application, email gerardonavas1@gmail.com. 

Latinx VMA Platinum Scholar Student Scholarship Requirements: 

• Must identify as Latinx; someone with a Latin American/Hispanic background (including Brazil) living in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean. 
• Veterinary student currently enrolled and in good standing at a school of veterinary medicine in the United States or Canada. Students enrolled at Ross, St. George’s, and St. Matthew’s universities are also welcome to apply! 
• Must be in good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA) as evidenced by a copy of unofficial transcript (screenshot) OR complete and submit the Good Standing Form found below.
• Evidence of Good Standing Form must be signed by an Associate Dean for Academic or Student Affairs. 
• Must be a student member of the national LVMA. You can register and pay annual dues at https://latinxvma.org/.
• Submit a personal statement of 350-500 words maximum describing a challenge you have faced/overcome on your journey to this point & how you plan on helping the next generation of aspiring Latinx veterinarians overcome/avoid that challenge.

The Latinx Veterinary Medical Association is collaborating with VCA Animal Hospitals to offer three Diamante Scholar scholarships of $3,000 (USD) per scholarship to current veterinary students for the upcoming Fall 2023 semester. The deadline for submission of applications is 11:59 PM EST Friday, September 22nd, 2023. Scholarship winners will be announced in September and October during Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month via email and Latinx VMA social media. Winning essays will be posted on the LVMA website. 

Submit your applications via Google Form at: https://forms.gle/aqzo8s98w4uiDW456

If you have any questions about the scholarship application, email gerardonavas1@gmail.com. 

Latinx VMA Diamante Scholar Student Scholarship Requirements: 

• Must identify as Latinx; someone with a Latin American/Hispanic background (including Brazil) living in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean. 
• Veterinary student currently enrolled and in good standing at a school of veterinary medicine in the United States or Canada. Students enrolled at Ross, St. George’s, and St. Matthew’s universities are also welcome to apply! 
• Must be in good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA) as evidenced by a copy of unofficial transcript (screenshot) OR complete and submit the Good Standing Form found below.
• Evidence of Good Standing Form must be signed by an Associate Dean for Academic or Student Affairs. 
• Must be a student member of the national LVMA. You can register and pay annual dues at https://latinxvma.org/. 
• Submit a personal statement of 350-500 words maximum describing your current &/or previous contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in academia, the workplace, or your community & how you plan to include these efforts as a licensed professional.

The Latinx Veterinary Medical Association is collaborating with Petco to offer two Oro Scholar scholarships of $1,000 (USD) per scholarship to current veterinary students for the upcoming Fall 2023 semester. The deadline for submission of applications is 11:59 PM EST Friday September 22nd, 2023. Scholarship winners will be announced in September and October during Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month via email and Latinx VMA social media. Winning essays will be posted on the LVMA website. 

Submit your applications via Google Form at: https://forms.gle/hAFPT1BgBfKMBRN3A 

If you have any questions about the scholarship application, email gerardonavas1@gmail.com. 

Latinx VMA Oro Scholar Student Scholarship Requirements: 

• Must identify as Latinx; someone with a Latin American/Hispanic background (including Brazil) living in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean. 
• Veterinary student currently enrolled and in good standing at a school of veterinary medicine in the United States or Canada. Students enrolled at Ross, St. George’s, and St. Matthew’s universities are also welcome to apply! 
• Must be in good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA) as evidenced by a copy of unofficial transcript (screenshot) OR complete and submit the Good Standing Form found below.
• Evidence of Good Standing Form must be signed by an Associate Dean for Academic or Student Affairs. 
• Must be a student member of the national LVMA. You can register and pay annual dues at https://latinxvma.org/. 
• Submit a personal statement of 350-500 words maximum describing your family background, your career goals, and contributions you have made or plan on making to the Latinx community.

The Latinx Veterinary Medical Association is collaborating with Blue Pearl Pet Hospital to offer one Silver scholarship of $500 (USD) to current veterinary students for the upcoming Fall 2023 semester. The deadline for submission of applications is 11:59 PM EST Friday, September, 22nd, 2023. Scholarship winners will be announced in September and October during Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month via email and Latinx VMA social media. Winning essays will be posted on the LVMA website. 

Submit your applications via Google Form at: https://forms.gle/4tFUrqXvJGzqa3St7

If you have any questions about the scholarship application, email gerardonavas1@gmail.com. 

Latinx VMA Silver Scholar Student Scholarship Requirements: 

• Must identify as Latinx; someone with a Latin American/Hispanic background (including Brazil) living in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean. 
• Veterinary student currently enrolled and in good standing at a school of veterinary medicine in the United States or Canada. Students enrolled at Ross, St. George’s, and St. Matthew’s universities are also welcome to apply! 
• Must be in good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA) as evidenced by a copy of unofficial transcript (screenshot) OR complete and submit the Good Standing Form found below.
• Evidence of Good Standing Form must be signed by an Associate Dean for Academic or Student Affairs. 
• Must be a student member of the national LVMA. You can register and pay annual dues at https://latinxvma.org/.
• Submit a personal statement of 350-500 words maximum describing your family background, your career goals, and contributions you have made or plan on making to the Latinx community