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Merck Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., has reaffirmed its commitment to the next generation of swine veterinarians by partnering with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation (AASVF) to sponsor the 2025 Veterinary Student Scholarship Program. This initiative awarded a total of $50,000 in scholarships to five outstanding veterinary students, each receiving $10,000. The recipients were announced at the 56th AASV Annual Meeting, held in San Francisco, California, from March 1-4, 2025.
The following students were honored with the scholarships:
Kaitlyn Forrest, North Carolina State University, Class of 2027
Alek Goll, Iowa State University, Class of 2026
Lauren Makovics, Michigan State University, Class of 2027
Casondra Snow, University of Minnesota, Class of 2027avmf.org
Bailey Ward, The Ohio State University, Class of 2026
“Merck Animal Health is committed to the veterinary profession and is proud to honor these students who represent the next generation of veterinary leaders for the swine industry,” said Justin Welsh, D.V.M., executive director of livestock technical services at Merck Animal Health. “Through our partnership with AASV, we are helping to build students’ knowledge of swine health and well-being as they prepare for a career in the veterinary profession.”
Harry Snelson, D.V.M., AASV executive director, expressed gratitude for the continued support, stating, “The AASV and the AASV Foundation appreciate Merck Animal Health’s long-standing support for the AASVF-Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program. Their generous donation enables the AASV Foundation to assist future swine veterinarians with their educational expenses. This support has become increasingly important as educational expenses for veterinary students continue to rise.”
The scholarship program is open to second- and third-year students enrolled in American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited or recognized colleges of veterinary medicine in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean Islands. This initiative aims to encourage and support students pursuing careers in swine health, ensuring a robust future for the industry.
For more information about the scholarship program and future application opportunities, interested students can visit the AASV website.
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