2025 Application Information
Thank you for applying to the Aurora Pharmaceutical DVM Student Scholarship Program. Aurora Pharmaceutical is proud to invest in the future of veterinary medicine by awarding $85,000 in scholarships to deserving third-year veterinary students in 2025.
Eligibility
All third-year students currently pursuing their DVM at an accredited university within the United States are eligible to apply.
Note: Dependents of Aurora Pharmaceutical, Cannon Valley Vet Clinic, and Veterinary Provisions are not eligible.
Scholarship Awards
A total of $85,000 in scholarships will be awarded:
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20 individual scholarships of $2,500
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5 individual scholarships of $5,000
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1 individual scholarship of $10,000
Selection Criteria
Recipients will be selected based on:
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Academic achievement
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Relevant work experience
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Community and university involvement
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Career goals
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Personal essay
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Two letters of reference
All applications will be reviewed and scored by a committee of Aurora team members.
Deadline
All application materials must be submitted via email by 11:59 PM CST on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Applicants will be notified of their status within 4–6 weeks of the deadline.
Important: Funds will be sent directly to the recipient’s university. Applicants must confirm in advance that their university can accept third-party scholarship funds. If not, the applicant will not be eligible to receive the scholarship.
How to Apply
Qualifying students may download the application form at:
👉 Here
Your completed application must include:
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✔️ Typed application (only signatures may be handwritten), including:
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Background / Work Experience
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Community / University Involvement
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Future Goals
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Essay
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Photo release and applicant signature
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✔️ Copy of current unofficial or official transcript
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If graded pass/fail, include class rank if available
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✔️ Two current letters of reference
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May be submitted by applicant or sent directly by references
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✔️ All materials must be saved as PDF files
Submission Instructions
Send all completed materials to:
📧 scholarships@aurorapharmaceutical.com
Questions?
Contact our Scholarship Program Coordinator:
Breanna Snyder
📞 (507) 645-3245
📧 BSnyder@aurorapharmaceutical.com