Pre-Veterinary Studies

Similar to pre-med, pre-veterinary studies teaches the underlying principles needed to take the full veterinarian program. Pre-vet majors focus on the tools required to advance into animal medicine. Veterinarians need the obvious skills to take care of animals but they also need skills in behavioral management and business administration.

A big subset of the pre-vet path includes filling the requirements necessary for veterinary school, which can be even more competitive than traditional medical school. Some of the classes students take include: biology, anatomy, physiology, zoology, genetics and even chemistry.

Many students choose community colleges or less expensive learning institutions to complete these required courses before transferring to a full veterinary program to save on tuition. Once the higher education is completed, veterinarians can work in several areas, from their own private practice to animal hospitals, marine studies, zoos and animal research.

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Matching Pre-Veterinary Studies Colleges

University of Arizona

Four or more years; Public; $33,739 average out-state tuition; $10,990 average in-state tuition

The Pennsylvania State University

Four or more years; Public; $25,084 average out-state tuition; $15,400 average in-state tuition

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Four or more years; Public; $36,316 average out-state tuition; $15,791 average in-state tuition

University of Delaware

Four or more years; Public; $34,840 average out-state tuition; $12,980 average in-state tuition

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Four or more years; Public; $32,644 average out-state tuition; $17,416 average in-state tuition

The University of Findlay

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $35,878 average out-state tuition; $35,878 average in-state tuition

University of Nevada-Reno

Four or more years; Public; $24,013 average out-state tuition; $7,923 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Pre-Veterinary Studies Majors

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Allman Medical Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

Up to $10,000 Varies See Details

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The Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular...

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Allman Medical Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

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Up to $10,000

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The Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular...

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Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship

The Trotter Project

$10,000 May 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship is available to students majoring in agriculture. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship

The Trotter Project

award

$10,000

deadline

May 15, 2025
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The Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship is available to students majoring in agriculture. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Washington Thoroughbred Scholarship

Race for Education

Up to $5,000 May 02, 2025 See Details

Description

The Washington Thoroughbred Scholarship is available to students residing or attending school in Washington state. You must be majoring in pre-veterinary medicine, equine science, racetrack management, equine business management, or pasture management with a minimum 2.85 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also be 24 years old or...

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Washington Thoroughbred Scholarship

Race for Education

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Up to $5,000

deadline

May 02, 2025
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The Washington Thoroughbred Scholarship is available to students residing or attending school in Washington state. You must be majoring in pre-veterinary medicine, equine science, racetrack management, equine business management, or pasture management with a minimum 2.85 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also be 24 years old or...

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LDEI Impactful Change Scholarship

Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI)

$5,000 May 16, 2025 See Details

Description

The LDEI Impactful Change Scholarship is available to female full-time students who are pursuing a degree from an accredited educational institution in culinary or pastry arts education, food systems or agriculture/farming, hospitality management, dietetics and/or nutrition or the beverage industries. You must be at least 21 years of age and...

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LDEI Impactful Change Scholarship

Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI)

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$5,000

deadline

May 16, 2025
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The LDEI Impactful Change Scholarship is available to female full-time students who are pursuing a degree from an accredited educational institution in culinary or pastry arts education, food systems or agriculture/farming, hospitality management, dietetics and/or nutrition or the beverage industries. You must be at least 21 years of age and...

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Walter and Joyce Owens Family Scholarship

American Jersey Cattle Association

$5,000 July 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Walter and Joyce Owens Family Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on academic performance, activities and accomplishments, personal goals, and interest in and commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy...

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Walter and Joyce Owens Family Scholarship

American Jersey Cattle Association

award

$5,000

deadline

July 01, 2025
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Description

The Walter and Joyce Owens Family Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on academic performance, activities and accomplishments, personal goals, and interest in and commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy...

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Russell-Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies

American Jersey Cattle Association

$5,000 July 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Russell-Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies is available to graduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on academic performance, activities and accomplishments, personal goals, and interest in and commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy...

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Russell-Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies

American Jersey Cattle Association

award

$5,000

deadline

July 01, 2025
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Description

The Russell-Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies is available to graduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on academic performance, activities and accomplishments, personal goals, and interest in and commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy...

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Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship

Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association

$4,000 May 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship is available to students majoring in a field of study related to agriculture. You must be a current or former Hudson Valley 4- H/ FFA member to qualify for this award. This award is renewable for up to two years.

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Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship

Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association

award

$4,000

deadline

May 15, 2025
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The Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship is available to students majoring in a field of study related to agriculture. You must be a current or former Hudson Valley 4- H/ FFA member to qualify for this award. This award is renewable for up to two years.

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IPSA Scholarship

Independent Professional Seed Association

$4,000 April 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The IPSA Scholarship is available to students studying in the field of agriculture.

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IPSA Scholarship

Independent Professional Seed Association

award

$4,000

deadline

April 30, 2025
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Description

The IPSA Scholarship is available to students studying in the field of agriculture.

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John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

$3,750 Varies See Details

Description

The John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed Scholarship is open to full-time sophomores, juniors or seniors at Westminster College in Utah who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. You must demonstrate academic merit, strong character and financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students majoring in elementary or secondary...

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John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

award

$3,750

deadline

Varies
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The John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed Scholarship is open to full-time sophomores, juniors or seniors at Westminster College in Utah who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. You must demonstrate academic merit, strong character and financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students majoring in elementary or secondary...

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Lineweaver Scholarship

American Jersey Cattle Association

$3,500 July 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Lineweaver Scholarship is available to sophomore-level and above undergraduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and are studying a field related to dairy science, animal sciences, or dairy products. Selection is based on upon financial need, academic performance, and leadership...

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Lineweaver Scholarship

American Jersey Cattle Association

award

$3,500

deadline

July 01, 2025
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Description

The Lineweaver Scholarship is available to sophomore-level and above undergraduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and are studying a field related to dairy science, animal sciences, or dairy products. Selection is based on upon financial need, academic performance, and leadership...

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