Aurora Pharmaceutical Announces Second Year of DVM Student Scholarship Program

Aurora Pharmaceutical, Inc. is proud to announce the continuation and expansion of its DVM Student Scholarship Program following the success of its inaugural year in 2021. Dr. Mike Strobel, President and CEO of Aurora Pharmaceutical, confirmed today that the program will return for 2022 with an increased total scholarship amount of $75,000.

The program is open to current third-year veterinary students pursuing their DVM at an accredited university in the United States.

“When we developed this program last year, one of our goals was to help alleviate the costs associated with pursuing a degree,” said Matt Klotz, DVM, Equine Technical Service Veterinarian at Aurora Pharmaceutical. “The burden of obtaining a veterinary degree can be daunting, and we are proud to play a part in helping students overcome that challenge.”

Program Launch & Application Deadline

The 2022 scholarship program will officially launch on January 17, 2022, with a submission deadline of Friday, March 18, 2022.

Scholarship Breakdown

• 16 individual scholarships of $2,500

• 5 individual scholarships of $5,000

• 1 individual scholarship of $10,000

“After receiving more than 80 applications in the first year, it reinforced the need that exists for financial support among veterinary students,” said Grant Weaver, DVM, Swine Technical Service Veterinarian at Aurora Pharmaceutical. “I am thrilled that Aurora has decided to continue this scholarship to support future leaders within the veterinary industry.”

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a current third-year veterinary student at an accredited U.S. institution

• Submit a completed application, including:

  • Academic history

  • Relevant work experience

  • Community and university involvement

  • Career goals

  • Personal essay

  • Two letters of reference

All applications will be reviewed and scored by a committee of Aurora team members.

How to Apply

To obtain the application form or for additional information, please contact:
📧 scholarships@aurorapharmaceutical.com