Aurora Pharmaceutical Continues Program With $75,000 in Veterinary Student Scholarships

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April 26, 2024 – Northfield, MN

Aurora Pharmaceutical Awards $75,000 in Scholarships to Veterinary Students

Aurora Pharmaceutical, Inc., a veterinary pharmaceutical product development, manufacturing, and marketing company headquartered in Northfield, MN, has announced the selection of 22 third-year veterinary students to receive scholarship funds in support of their veterinary education.

The recipients were chosen based on academic achievement, related work experience, community and university involvement, career goals, a written essay, and letters of reference.

“This year was extremely difficult choosing the various scholarship winners,” said Mat Klotz, DVM, Equine Technical Services Director at Aurora Pharmaceutical. “The academic and hands-on experience level of students moving through veterinary school is as advanced as ever. We are excited to be part of that continued journey to be a veterinarian. Congratulations to all this year’s winners.”

Scholarship Recipients

• $10,000 Scholarship Winner:

  • Leah Owens, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine

• $5,000 Scholarship Winners:

  • George DeMers, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Austin Haws, Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Kate Loonie, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

  • Jasmine Blattner, Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Makenna Hittson, Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine

• $2,500 Scholarship Winners:

  • Jenna Balk, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

  • Megan Macrae, Iowa State University School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Ashley Newberry, University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Haley Hardie, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

  • Li Tianjiao, University of California–Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Ashleigh Patridge, Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Yifan Shen, Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Michelle Belikova, University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Tyler Grahamm, Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Logan Kubitza, Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Meagan Rockow, Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Brooke Foster, Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Ankita Gupta, North Carolina State University School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Elle Rottman, Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Cameron Vaughn, Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Taylor Traxler, University of California–Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

“Supporting the future leaders within the veterinary industry was really our driving force when continuing these scholarships,” said Grant Weaver, DVM, Swine Technical Service Veterinarian at Aurora Pharmaceutical. “We look forward to welcoming these students into our industry upon graduation.”

Do you know a third-year veterinary student who should apply for next year’s scholarship? Visit www.aurorapharmaceutical.com or email us at scholarships@aurorapharmaceutical.com for more information and to access the application.