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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Vocational Scholarship Program

Unitedag

Up to $30,000 December 31, 2024 See Details

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The Vocational Scholarship Program is open to employees affiliated with an active UnitedAg member company. You must be seeking agriculture-specific education and training at certified vocational schools, trade schools or other institutions, complete the online application and submit a one-page resume with portrait photo, 2 letters of...

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Vocational Scholarship Program

Unitedag

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Up to $30,000

deadline

December 31, 2024
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The Vocational Scholarship Program is open to employees affiliated with an active UnitedAg member company. You must be seeking agriculture-specific education and training at certified vocational schools, trade schools or other institutions, complete the online application and submit a one-page resume with portrait photo, 2 letters of...

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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

deadline

Varies
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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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National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship

Durango - Rocky Brands

Up to $15,000 December 31, 2024 See Details

Description

The National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship is open to female first-year college students who are pursuing a career within a segment of the western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports industries. You must have existing ties, experience, or affiliation with western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports...

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National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship

Durango - Rocky Brands

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

December 31, 2024
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The National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship is open to female first-year college students who are pursuing a career within a segment of the western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports industries. You must have existing ties, experience, or affiliation with western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports...

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Agricultural Advancement Scholarship

Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement

$10,000 January 03, 2025 See Details

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The Agricultural Advancement Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students who reside in MidAtlantic Farm Credit's territory. You must be planning to pursue a career in an agriculture - related field to be eligible for this award.

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Agricultural Advancement Scholarship

Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement

award

$10,000

deadline

January 03, 2025
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The Agricultural Advancement Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students who reside in MidAtlantic Farm Credit's territory. You must be planning to pursue a career in an agriculture - related field to be eligible for this award.

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D&A Florida Scholarship

Collaboratory

Up to $10,000 January 14, 2025 See Details

Description

The D&A Florida Scholarship is open to seniors attending high schools in Charlotte, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. You must plan to attend Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Florida-Gainesville, Florida State University-Tallahassee, Flagler College, Stetson University-DeLand, University of Miami, University of Tampa, or Embry Riddle...

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D&A Florida Scholarship

Collaboratory

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

January 14, 2025
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The D&A Florida Scholarship is open to seniors attending high schools in Charlotte, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. You must plan to attend Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Florida-Gainesville, Florida State University-Tallahassee, Flagler College, Stetson University-DeLand, University of Miami, University of Tampa, or Embry Riddle...

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Youth Livestock Scholarship

State Fair of Texas

$6,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Youth Livestock Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Texas high schools who have competed in one or more State Fair of Texas Youth Livestock Show competitive events. You must be in the top 25 percent of your class and enrolling in an agricultural - related curriculum or agricultural - benefiting natural science curriculum at...

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Youth Livestock Scholarship

State Fair of Texas

award

$6,000

deadline

February 01, 2025
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The Youth Livestock Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Texas high schools who have competed in one or more State Fair of Texas Youth Livestock Show competitive events. You must be in the top 25 percent of your class and enrolling in an agricultural - related curriculum or agricultural - benefiting natural science curriculum at...

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John M. and Mary A. Shanley Memorial Scholarship

Collaboratory

Up to $20,000 January 14, 2025 See Details

Description

The John M. and Mary A. Shanley Memorial Scholarship is open to senior students attending high schools in Charlotte, Hendry, Lee, Collier, and Glades counties. You must plan to pursue a degree in medicine, law, dentistry, mathematics education, science education, ministry, engineering, accounting, agriculture, architecture or computer science...

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John M. and Mary A. Shanley Memorial Scholarship

Collaboratory

award

Up to $20,000

deadline

January 14, 2025
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The John M. and Mary A. Shanley Memorial Scholarship is open to senior students attending high schools in Charlotte, Hendry, Lee, Collier, and Glades counties. You must plan to pursue a degree in medicine, law, dentistry, mathematics education, science education, ministry, engineering, accounting, agriculture, architecture or computer science...

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Neil Dierks Scholarship

National Pork Producers Council

$5,000 December 31, 2024 See Details

Description

The Neil Dierks Scholarship is available to graduate students who are enrolled in a swine-related program and plan to pursue a career in the pork industry. Selection is based on an essay discussing an issue in the pork industry today, a letter indicating the role the applicant sees themselves playing in the pork industry, and two letters of...

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Neil Dierks Scholarship

National Pork Producers Council

award

$5,000

deadline

December 31, 2024
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Description

The Neil Dierks Scholarship is available to graduate students who are enrolled in a swine-related program and plan to pursue a career in the pork industry. Selection is based on an essay discussing an issue in the pork industry today, a letter indicating the role the applicant sees themselves playing in the pork industry, and two letters of...

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FFA Future Leaders / Tractor Supply Co Scholarship

National FFA Foundation

Up to $10,000 January 09, 2025 See Details

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The FFA Future Leaders / Tractor Supply Co Scholarship is available to high school senior, college, and trade school students who are FFA members. To be eligible for this award, you must be pursuing studies in a field related to agriculture and be a member of FFA.

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FFA Future Leaders / Tractor Supply Co Scholarship

National FFA Foundation

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

January 09, 2025
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Description

The FFA Future Leaders / Tractor Supply Co Scholarship is available to high school senior, college, and trade school students who are FFA members. To be eligible for this award, you must be pursuing studies in a field related to agriculture and be a member of FFA.

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W.F. Lusk Memorial Scholarship

University of Wisconsin, River Falls - College of Agriculture

$3,965 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The W.F. Lusk Memorial Scholarship is available to juniors and seniors majoring in an area of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin at River Falls. You must be a resident of Wisconsin to qualify for this award.

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W.F. Lusk Memorial Scholarship

University of Wisconsin, River Falls - College of Agriculture

award

$3,965

deadline

February 01, 2025
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Description

The W.F. Lusk Memorial Scholarship is available to juniors and seniors majoring in an area of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin at River Falls. You must be a resident of Wisconsin to qualify for this award.

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