North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship Fund

NDVMA Scholarship  Apply anytime between Jan. 15  June 15

In September 1997, the North Dakota

Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship Fund was formally established to provide assistance to North Dakota students pursuing a career in veterinary medicine and to further enhance veterinary education in North Dakota.  

Fourteen scholarships were awarded in 2025 ranging from $750 - $1450 per applicant.

Scholarships are given annually and applications are due by June 15. Apply anytime between Jan. 15  June 15.

Apply: Go to NDCF.net; click on Scholarships under the Receive tab, scroll down through Statewide Scholarships, click on ND Veterinary Medical Association Endowment Scholarship and follow instructions to create an account to complete application.

If you need assistance, contact the Scholarship Administrator, Deb Clark, deb@ndcf.net

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

This scholarship, funded by the NDVMA Scholarship Fund, has been established to assist students pursuing a career in veterinary medicine who meet the below-mentioned criteria. Financial need and an expressed interest in returning to North Dakota to practice veterinary medicine may be considered by the Fund's Advisory Committee at their discretion in order to prioritize applicants.

Graduation from a North Dakota High School or resident of North Dakota for two years prior to application.

Acceptance to or active enrollment in the Professional School of any AVMA-accredited College of Veterinary Medicine.

INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBMIT YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

• Type or print clearly.
• Fill in all questions to the best of your knowledge.
• Approximate financial figures will be accepted.
• If this is your first time applying for the NDVMA Scholarship, you must complete all questions, and submit all requested information by the deadline.
• If you have previously applied for the NDVMA Scholarship, you do not need to send in references and residency verification, as this is on file with the NDVMA. However, the following information must be sent for your application to be considered: Current College Transcripts (Transcripts can be sent by the school, we will accept the “unofficial” transcripts that can be downloaded from the schools website.)
• Updated autobiography Please be sure to tell us about your experiences, goals, priorities, etc. since attending veterinary college.
• Updated financial information sheet.
• Applications must be postmarked by June 15, 2026.