HSVMA Compassionate Care Veterinary Student Scholarship 2026

Overview

The Humane Veterinary Medical Association, formerly the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, pays the Compassionate Care Scholarship to veterinary and veterinary technician students with a track record in animal welfare work. The 2026 cycle closes 30 June 2026. The award supports students at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools who can show concrete commitment to welfare work beyond clinical training.

Benefits

• Cash scholarship, amount confirmed when the cycle opens on the HumaneVMA student portal.
• Recognition in HumaneVMA’s annual student spotlight.
• Pathway into the HumaneVMA network of welfare-focused veterinarians and vet techs.

Eligibility

• Enrolled at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or vet tech programme.
• Demonstrated commitment to animal welfare, measurable through internships, volunteer hours, advocacy work, or research.
• Active HumaneVMA student member (free to join while enrolled).
• U.S.-based institutions are the published norm; non-U.S. AVMA-accredited schools should email HumaneVMA before applying to confirm eligibility.

How to apply

1. Sign up as a free HumaneVMA student member at the source link.
2. Open the 2026 CCS application link on the student portal.
3. Complete the application, typically includes a personal statement, CV, transcripts, and a faculty reference describing your welfare work.
4. Submit before 30 June 2026.
5. Awards are announced in late summer; recipients are notified by email.