Scholarships

Awarded to a full-time DVM student who has demonstrated academic achievement and must have maintained a minimum of 2.5 GPA. The recipient must be of good moral character. Preference will be given to first-generation college students who have shown financial need.

Established in 2013 by the Addie Foundation and supported by an anonymous donor.

Awarded to full-time students who demonstrate financial need and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Preference is given to Mississippi residents.

Recipients must be full-time DVM students. First preference is given to candidates from Lee County, Mississippi. Second preference is given to candidates from Northeast, Mississippi. Should a candidate not meet either preference, other qualified candidates can be considered.

Funded by the Arkansas Veterinary Medicine Foundation

Recipients must be students entering the second year or above and must have graduated from an Arkansas high school. The student must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must demonstrate financial need.

Endowed by a gift from Isabelle Devine. 

Awarded to a full-time student who has demonstrated acceptable academic achievement and shows promise for an outstanding career in veterinary medicine.

Preference will be given to students with a special interest in feline medicine.
 

Supported by the Auxiliary to the Arkansas VMA.

Awarded to an Arkansas student.

Supported by a gift of AVMA PLIT.

Awarded to a third-year student with demonstrated financial need and leadership and a SCAVMA member throughout his or her veterinary education.

Funded by Drs. Audra and Mark Alley.

Awarded to a third or fourth-year DVM student who maintains a GPA of at least 2.5 and plans to participate in an externship. The recipient must have an interest in private practice employment or ownership.

Endowed by a gift from James A. Bedenbaugh.

Awarded to a student with a minimum GPA of 3.00 and who has exhibited leadership skills during his/her tenure as a veterinary medical student.

Funded by Bill and Carolyn Brugmann

Awarded to full-time DVM students who were in the early-entry program. Preference is given to students from Louisiana.

Endowed by a gift from the Estate of Billy C. Mullican.

Awarded to a full-time CVM student with demonstrated academic achievement who has shown promise of an outstanding career in veterinary medicine.

Funded by Briarwood Animal Hospital in memory of Campbell G. Dale, son of Dr. David and Jill Dale.

Awarded to a 3rd or 4th year full-time DVM student who is of good moral character and has demonstrated academic achievement. Preference will be given to a Mississippi resident.

Supported by an anonymous donor. 

Awarded to a student with the greatest financial assistance.

Endowed by a gift from Linda Couvillion McGrath and Family.

Awarded to students who are enrolled in the MSU-CVM PhD program or enrolled in the MSU-CVM Veterinary Medical Sciences graduate program, and who are actively involved in research and whose career goal will lead to further research.

Supported by a gift from Dr. Charles E. and Viola G. Bardsley.

Awarded to the graduating senior student who has attained the highest cumulative GPA during the professional program.

Supported by a gift from Dr. Charles E. and Viola G. Bardsley.

Bardsley Scholars must have demonstrated high academic performance by achieving at least a 3.75 GPA on a four-point scale in their undergraduate studies. In addition, they must apply and are selected by further in-depth second review of their application conducted by a committee of MSU CVM Faculty, who review students’ extracurricular activities and evaluate their demonstrated leadership potential before making final recommendations for who is to receive the scholarships.

Endowed by a gift from Mrs. Clarice C. Jackson.

Awarded to students of good moral character, demonstrated leadership ability, and financial need.

Established by Cynthia Lee

Awarded to a full-time DVM student who has demonstrated academic achievement, maintaining a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Should have a documented history of volunteer work in animal shelters, rescues, or foster care. Should have demonstrated leadership ability and willingness to help others.

Funded by Martha Thomas Smith, Linda Thomas Tucker, Daniel McMillan Thomas, Jr., and William Lakin Thomas.

Recipients must be full-time DVM students. Preference is given to students demonstrating academic achievement, maintaining a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Recipients must be of good moral character.

Funded by Shelia Palmer

Awarded to a student from Alabama who is in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study who was in the Early-Entry Program.

Supported by the MSU-CVM Alumni Society in honor of Dr. A. Wayne Groce.

Awarded to a student of good moral character who has demonstrated leadership and financial need.

Endowed by a gift from Edwina Ringold Williams and Lee Williams.

Awarded to a student who has demonstrated academic achievement and leadership ability.

Funded by Angela Walker

Awarded to a third-year student with a demonstrated interest in small animal medicine and demonstrated academic ability.

Funded by Drs. Mark and Carol Akin.

Awarded to a student with demonstrated interest in feline medicine who maintains a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrates financial need.

Endowed by a gift from Dr. Clyde E. Taylor.

Awarded to a post-DVM graduate veterinarian with preference to a practitioner who has left practice to pursue a graduate degree or students with a livestock and food animal interest.

Endowed by a gift from Dr. Craig and Jennifer Mohaghegh.

Awarded to a DVM student with demonstrated academic achievement, leadership ability, willingness to help other students, and have good moral character. Preference given to a student determined to have financial need.

Endowed by a gift from Dr. Elizabeth B. Ezelle and Mr. Robert Ezelle.

Awarded to a full-time DVM student with demonstrated academic achievement, maintaining a minimum of 3.0 GPA, and be a student with good moral character.

Established by Dr. Frank Austin to provide scholarship support to students to help offset the expense of obtaining a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at MSU CVM.

Endowed by a gift from the Tri State Educational Foundation.

Awarded to students with demonstrated financial need who have acceptable academic achievement and show promise for an outstanding career in veterinary medicine.  Residents of Iuka, MS, and Tishomingo County are given first priority, and second priority to students who are residents of a county within 50 miles of Iuka.

Funded by gifts from Dr. David Dale and Mrs. Holly D. McMullan.

Awarded to a student of good moral character. Preference is given to a recipient with a parent or grandparent who is a veterinarian.

Funded by gifts from friends and family in memory of Dr. Margaret R. Kern.

Awarded to a full-time student. Must be a Junior or Senior whose specialty area is in small animal internal medicine and must demonstrate financial need. Must be a student in good academic standing who has a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.

Endowed by a gift from the family and friends of Dr. Michael J. Lee.

Awarded to a student with acceptable academic achievement who shows promise for an outstanding career in veterinary medicine.  First priority is given to students from Pearl River, Hancock, Harrison, or Stone Counties in Mississippi.

Endowed by a gift from Dr. Mikell and Mary Cheek Davis.

Awarded to a rising senior with demonstrated interest and stated career aspirations in feline practice.

Endowed by a gift from Dr. Mikell and Mary Cheek Davis.

Awarded to a full-time student at the CVM in good standing or a graduating senior with demonstrated interest and stated career aspirations as a veterinary medical technologist. Must be students who demonstrate acceptable academic achievement and show promise for an outstanding career in veterinary medical technology.

Endowed by a gift from Dr. Mikell and Mary Cheek Davis.

Awarded to an entering student in the Early Entry Program with demonstrated interest and stated career aspirations in beef cattle practice.

Endowed by a gift from Dr. Mikell and Mary Cheek Davis.

Awarded to a rising senior with demonstrated interest and stated career aspirations in beef cattle practice.

Established by Nutramax Laboratories and Dr. Todd Henderson in memory of Dr. Paul Farmer. 

Awarded to a full-time CVM student in good academic standing who has demonstrated leadership ability and a desire to improve the quality of life for others. The recipient must be an active member of the Christian Veterinary Fellowship.

Endowed by a gift from Dr. John and Jennifer Rehak.

Awarded to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in the College of Veterinary Medicine, a DVM intern, resident, or graduate student enrolled in the graduate program pursuing a MS or PhD. Students must have demonstrated academic achievement, maintaining a minimum of 2.5 GPA.  Must be of good moral character and have demonstrated leadership ability and willingness to help other students. Preference will be given to applicants involved in veterinary student groups and community outreach activities. Additional preference will be given to the candidate with a strong interest in anatomy and surgery. Financial need will be considered.

Funded by the MSU CVM Class of 1999 in memory of Dr. Sam Ernest Adams. 
Awarded to a full-time CVM student. 

Funded by Dr. Tip Hailey

Recipients must be enrolled in the DVM program, have demonstrated acceptable academic achievement, and show promise for an outstanding career in veterinary medicine.

Funded by gifts from friends and family in memory of Dr. Tracy Busbee Connelly

Awarded to a full-time DVM student from Mississippi who graduated from a high school in Mississippi and attended Mississippi State University as an undergraduate student. The recipient must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Funded by Drs. Beth and Joe Duncan

Awarded to a full-time DVM student who has demonstrated academic achievement and who has maintained a minimum of 2.5 GPA. The recipient must be of good moral character. Preference will be given to a student interested in Pathology.

Funded by Drs. Karen G. Collins and Jeff D. Grady

Recipients must be enrolled in the DVM program and have demonstrated academic achievement, maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients must be of good moral character and have demonstrated leadership ability and willingness to serve others.

Funded by Drs. Mark and Carol Akin.

Awarded to a student with demonstrated interest in equine medicine who maintains a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrates financial need.

Funded by Rebecca and Stan Burcham

Recipients must be full-time DVM students. Preference is given to students demonstrating interest in shelter medicine. Preference must be given to students demonstrating financial need.

Funded by Megan and Austin Ashley.

Recipients must be full-time DVM students who are in the 3rd or 4th year of study. Preference should be given to students who have a proven history of going above and beyond for patient care.

Funded by Patricia Robinson

Recipients must be enrolled in the DVM program and have demonstrated academic achievement, maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Funded by Dr. Rance Gamblin and Mrs. Tracie Gamblin

Awarded to a 4th year student. Candidates must have an interest in small animal medicine and/or oncology. Candidates must have a 3.5 GPA or higher to quality. Financial need can be a consideration but not a requirement.

Established by Dr. Larry and Jennifer Kerr in memory of George B. Kerr.

Awarded to a DVM student with demonstrated academic achievement and good moral character.

Funded by Dr. Lynn Cox

Awarded to a full-time DVM student who has demonstrated academic achievement, maintaining a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Recipients must be of good moral character. Preference given to married students from North Mississippi. If there’s not a qualified applicant, second preference is given to a married student.

Endowed by Dr. Edwin and Mrs. Terryll Nordan.

Awarded to a full-time 3rd or 4th year DVM student of good moral character and strong academic achievement. Preference is given to a resident of the Mississippi Delta, including Bolivar, Carroll, Coahoma, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Leflore, Quitman, Sharkey, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tunica, Washington, or Yazoo Counties. If there is not a qualified student from one of these counties, a student from MS should be considered. 

Endowed by a gift of the Greenville, Mississippi Kennel Club.

Awarded to a student from the Arkansas/Mississippi Delta who has an expressed interest in companion animal medicine, is of good moral character, has demonstrated leadership ability and financial need, and has maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Endowed by a gift from Ms. Greta Somerville.

Awarded to a student with high academic achievement and demonstrated interest in companion animals.

Funded by a gift from the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians.

Awarded to second or third-year students who are residents of South Carolina, have demonstrated leadership skills, and exhibit a positive and professional attitude towards others.

Funded by Ray and Sherry Hofmister.

Awarded to a DVM student with demonstrated leadership abilities, good moral character, and demonstrated financial need.

Awarded to DVM students of good moral character, demonstrated leadership ability, and financial need.

Endowed by a gift from Mrs. Kathryn Arant.

Awarded to a second-year student with demonstrated academic performance, exemplary achievement in daily scholarly activities, and who has made significant contributions to the recipient’s class and the CVM.

Funded by Dominic Cunnetto, Jr.

Recipients must be full-time DVM students. Preference is given to students demonstrating academic achievement, maintaining a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Recipients must be of good moral character. Preference is given to a student interested in small animal medicine. Preference is given to a student from the state of Mississippi.

Endowed by a gift from Dr. John and Carolyn Thomson.

Awarded to a student with a demonstrated interest in humanitarian work in underdeveloped countries.  The money will be used to help pay the travel expenses of the student.

Endowed by a gift from James and Kay Bryan.

Awarded to students with demonstrated academic achievement, who are of good moral character and have demonstrated leadership ability and financial need.

Funded by James D. and Kay B. Bryan

Awarded to a full-time CVM student with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and have demonstrated an interest in farm animal production medicine.

Endowed by a gift from the CVM MSU Class of 1981.

Awarded to a full time MSU CVM student who must be a MS resident prior to acceptance in MSU CVM. Must be a third-year student who demonstrates financial need to complete the DVM program. Must be a student who demonstrates acceptable academic achievement and has shown promise of an outstanding career in veterinary medicine.

Awarded to a student with a demonstrated interest in small animal medicine, acceptable academic achievement, and who has shown promise for an outstanding career in veterinary medicine.

Funded by Julia Nash.

Awarded to full-time DVM students who have demonstrated special interest in small animal medicine. Preference will be given to candidates from Mississippi.

Established by Karen J. and John G. McCord.

Awarded to students with demonstrated interest in equine medicine or to a student entering the CVM after working in another field.

Endowed by a gift from Dr. Peter Ryan in memory of his parents, Kathleen and Cornelius Albert Ryan. 

Priority is given to Theriogenology residents. If there is not a Theriogenology resident on staff at MSU CVM, the award may be given to qualified students. Second priority is given to full-time, third or fourth year students interested in Theriogenology. Candidates must be residents or students who want to attend a Theriogenology conference or an educational enhancement opportunity in Theriogenology.

Endowed by a gift from Lauran Wingo.

Awarded to a student who demonstrates progress toward receiving a DVM, have shown promise for an outstanding career in veterinary medicine, and be of good moral character.

Established by Lauran H. Wingo in October 2021. Candidates must be full-time students enrolled in the professional program in the CVM, have demonstrated academic achievement, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale, and be of good moral character. Must have demonstrated leadership ability and willingness to help other students.

Endowed by Dr. Fred Lehman and Paula Lehman.

Awarded to a student in good standing and in the second or third year of study.

Supported by a gift from an anonymous donor.

Awarded to a student with demonstrated academic achievement.  Priority is given to students from Lincoln, Giles, or Williamson, TN or any county in Alabama.

Funded by Linda and Jim Longton

Awarded to a rising 3rd or 4th year DVM student who has demonstrated academic achievement.

Established by Dr. Jack Smith and Mrs. Klancie Smith.

Recipients must be a full-time CVM student enrolled in the professional program.

Endowed by Stephen and Dava Imes in memory of their Maine Coon cat, Mac. 

Awarded to a student with acceptable academic achievement, Priority is given to a student with an interest in feline medicine. Preference is given to a 3rd or 4th year student.

Endowed by Mary Ann Long.

Awarded to a DVM student who has demonstrated academic achievement with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The applicant with the highest GPA should be considered over other applicants. The recipient must demonstrate a strong interest in small animal medicine and desire to pursue a career specializing in small animal medicine. 

Funded by John McGowen

Preference is given to full-time CVM students in the 3rd or 4th year of study.  Preference is given to a student who is a spouse in active military service. If no candidate meets this preference, other candidates can be considered provided they meet the remaining criteria.

Endowed by a gift from the Mississippi Farm Bureau Young Farmer Scholarship Foundation. 

Awarded to a full-time fourth-year DVM student who has demonstrated academic achievement of good moral character. The recipient must be a member of a county Farm Bureau in MS. Preference will be given to a student who desires to focus on production animal medicine in MS. 

Supported by a gift from the Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association.

Awarded to a rising senior, and the selection will be based on his/her first three years at MSU-CVM. The student will be selected based on his/her demonstration of service to his/her veterinary student community. It is expected that this will depend in large part on involvement in student organizations.

Funded by a gift from the Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association.

Awarded to a junior or senior enrolled in the CVM Veterinary Technician program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Community college transfer students must have a minimum 48 transferable community college credit hours. Candidates must have demonstrated leadership ability and potential.

Supported by a gift from the Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association.

Awarded to a first-year student who is of good moral character and has demonstrated leadership ability and financial need. Students should be Mississippi residents for at least five years.

Supported by a gift from the Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association.

Awarded to a third-year student who is of good moral character and has demonstrated leadership ability and financial need. Students should be Mississippi residents for at least five years.

Supported by a gift from the Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association.

Awarded to a second-year student who is of good moral character and has demonstrated leadership ability and financial need. Students should be Mississippi residents for at least five years.

Endowed by a gift from Mr. Morgan Freeman.

Awarded to a deserving student who demonstrates leadership, service, academic achievement, and character and who will contribute to Mississippi’s continuing economic growth.

Funded by Nestle' Purina PetCare

Recipients must be a full-time DVM student who has demonstrated excellence or interest in small animal nutrition. Second preference is for a student pursuing small animal medicine.

Supported by a gift from the Nestle’ Purina PetCare Company.

Awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence or interest in companion animal nutrition.

Supported by a gift from the North Alabama Veterinary Medical Association in memory of Dr. Christy Parker.

Awarded to a student from Morgan, Limestone, Lawrence, Winston, Colbert, Lauderdale, or Cullman County, Alabama. Priority is given to first-year students.

Supported by a gift from Leslie Mayeaux.

Awarded to a student who demonstrates a special interest in small animal medicine and who has a minimum GPA of 3.5, has financial need, and has demonstrated leadership and/or volunteerism in academic and/or civic organizations.

Funded by Mrs. Diane Eggert.

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the professional program in the CVM who has demonstrated academic achievement, maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be of good moral character. Preference is given to a student pursuing an experience related to animal agriculture or global food safety and security.

Supported by a gift from an anonymous donor.

Awarded to a full-time DVM student who is of good moral character. Preference should be given to students from Ohio or from the Huntsville or Madison County, Alabama area.

Funded by PetSmart Charities.

Awarded to recipients showing interest and aptitude to pursue a career in shelter medicine, veterinary social work, or community medicine. Awarded to one first-year student, one second-year student, one third-year student, and one fourth-year student.

Funded by an anonymous donor.

Awarded to the graduating senior DVM student who demonstrates the most compassion while caring for clients. The recipient is selected by fellow classmates who would want the recipient to care for their own pet.

Awarded to a DVM student who has demonstrated academic achievement with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The applicant with the highest GPA should be considered over other applicants. Awarded to a fourth-year DVM student selected to participate in the fourth-year shelter medicine elective option.

Funded by Robert and Kathy Olsen.

Awarded to a DVM student in good academic standing with the most financial need among applicants.

Endowed by a gift from Mrs. Kim Cullom in memory of her father, Robert O. William

Awarded to students who have an interest in feline medicine and have demonstrated financial need.

Endowed by a gift from Rona and Dan Belser. 

Awarded to a full-time CVM student who has demonstrated acceptable academic achievement and shows promise for an outstanding career in veterinary medicine.

Supported by a gift from Simmons & Associates Educational Trust Fund, Inc. 

Awarded to a third-year student who demonstrates excellence in the business or practice management component of companion animal veterinary medicine.

Established by the South Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association. 

Awarded to a full-time DVM student from Stone, Hancock, Harrison, or Jackson Counties in MS. Student must exude excellent client communication skills. 

Funded by Dana and J.K. Stringer

Recipients must be enrolled in the DVM program and have demonstrated academic achievement, maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients must be of good moral character. Preference is given to a married student. Preference is given to students from Mississippi or West Virginia.

Endowed by a gift of Drs. Rande and Linda Lazar and Lauren Lazar.

Awarded to a student with demonstrated academic achievement who has shown promise of an outstanding career in veterinary medicine.

The Dr. Elton Mac Huddleston Rural Veterinary Scholarship Program was created by the Mississippi State Legislature in 2024 to address the state's growing need for rural veterinary practitioners. 

The scholarship provides full in-state tuition and fees for all four years of the DVM program. In return, recipients commit to practicing large or mixed animal practice in Mississippi for at least four years following graduation, as well as completing the college’s Rural Veterinary Practice certificate program.

The scholarship is named in honor of the late Dr. Mac Huddleston. A veterinarian and member of the state legislature, Huddleston was recognized as living a life marked by service, he worked for many years as a large animal practitioner and served as executive secretary of the Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association and Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine. He was also among the first faculty members at MSU CVM and an inaugural member of the college’s Dean’s Council.

The scholarship is awarded to two first-year DVM students each year.

Funded by Jennifer and Dr. Jimmy Murphy.

Awarded to an entering student enrolled in the DVM professional program and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to a student from West Tennessee, which is defined as west of Nashville. The counties are as follows: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Giles, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lake, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Stewart, Tipton, Wayne, and Weakley.

Endowed by a gift from the Thomas A. Plein Foundation. 

Awarded to a full-time, first-year student in the DVM program who has demonstrated academic achievement and financial need. Preference is given to a student interested in canine medicine.

Endowed by a gift from the Thomas A. Plein Foundation. 

Awarded to a full-time, first-year student enrolled in the Veterinary Technology program who has demonstrated academic achievement progressing toward the Bachelor’s degree. The recipient must have demonstrated a need for financial assistance and be of good moral character. 

Endowed by a gift of Mrs. Velma Randolph, along with the faculty, staff, and administration of the MSU-CVM. 

Awarded to a third-year student who has demonstrated a career interest in farm animal medicine during his/her first three years at MSU-CVM.

Supported by a gift from Drs. Glenn S. Thomas and Stephen K. King of the Tupelo Small Animal Hospital

Awarded to a current freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior student who has demonstrated acceptable academic achievement and has shown promise for an outstanding career in veterinary medicine. Priority will be given to qualified students from Lee County, Mississippi.

Endowed by a gift of the Vicksburg Kennel Club of Mississippi, Inc.

Awarded to a student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who has graduated from a Mississippi high school in Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Issaquena, Jefferson, Madison, Rankin, Sharkey, Warren, or Yazoo Counties in Mississippi.

Supported by a gift from the West Virginia Medical Foundation.

Awarded to a 3rd year student who is a West Virginia resident. Must demonstrate financial need.

Endowed by a gift from Jean and William Thomas Brady.

Awarded to a DVM student with demonstrated academic achievement with a minimum 3.0 GPA who is of good moral character. Preference will be given to a student who desires to focus on large animal medicine. 

Funded by the MSU CVM DVM Class of 2023 in memory of Natalie E. Williams. Awarded to a full-time CVM student who has documented financial need, demonstrated kindness, compassion, and good moral character.