FelineVMA/Merck Scholarship Program

The FelineVMA and Merck Animal Health are pleased to offer two $10,000 scholarships to second- and third-year veterinary students at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools in the United States and Canada.

The scholarship program offers support to students who have a clear passion for feline medicine and a desire to elevate feline healthcare.

Supported By
Merck Animal Health

The application period is not currently open. Watch for announcements in the Student Connections newsletter.

About the Scholarship

The FelineVMA/Merck Animal Health Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Feline Healthcare is open to second- and third-year veterinary students attending an AVMA-accredited school of veterinary medicine in the United States or Canada and in good academic standing. The FelineVMA and Merck Animal Health will award a $10,000 scholarship and complimentary registration to the 2026 FelineVMA Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 24-27, 2026, to two students. The scholarship will be awarded based on academic excellence, leadership, and exceptional commitment to feline medicine and wellbeing. 

Eligible veterinary students interested in applying for the scholarship will need to fill out the application below. Applicants will need to provide a resume/CV, current transcript, and the name of a faculty member or FelineVMA Member to serve as a reference. They will also answer three essay questions regarding their specific interests in feline health and wellbeing, their long-term goals in pursuing feline medicine, and leadership skills and experience.

Scholarship Application

Application

Application submission will close on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 11:59 pm EDT. 

Please note:

  • 2nd year student refers to a member of the Class of 2028, and 3rd year student refers to a member of the Class of 2027.
  • Students must attend an AVMA-accredited school of veterinary medicine.
  • The student must be in good academic standing.
  • Failure to meet any of the eligibility criteria will result in disqualification.
  • Submission of an application form does not guarantee a scholarship.
  • Scholarship recipient contact information may be shared with Merck Animal Health.
  • Students selected for a scholarship will be required to submit a photo and a short write-up about being selected to be shared during the announcement of recipients. 

Selection

Chosen candidates will be notified via email by Monday, July 13, 2026. Please provide your institutional email address and your most current personal email address.

We also encourage all applicants to check their email inbox and spam folder regularly to avoid missing emails from info@catvets.com.