Merck Animal Health awards $5,000 scholarships to 54 students

by jacquie_de-almeida | March 18, 2019 9:00 am

Fifty-four students from around the world are each the recipient of a $5,000 scholarship thanks to Merck Animal Health.

In collaboration with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), the company selected students in their second and third year of school who are pursuing careers in companion or large-animal medicine. The recipients were also chosen based on academic excellence, financial need, and leadership.

"Merck Animal Health is proud to help lay a solid educational foundation for these students to excel in their future careers," says Scott Bormann, senior vice president for Merck Animal Health, North America.

The winners of the 2019 Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship are:

"The AVMF is proud to partner with Merck Animal Health, whose generous support of veterinary student scholarships aids recipients in the pursuit of educational and professional opportunities," says Karen Davis, DVM, chair of AVMF's board of advisors.

"Congratulations to these outstanding students and thank you to Merck Animal Health for its continued commitment and involvement in veterinary medical education."

 

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