In partnership with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation, the company awarded 10 $5,000 scholarships.

March 9, 2020

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As part of its ongoing commitment to the next generation of veterinarians, Merck Animal Health in partnership with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation has announced the 2020 recipients of the AASVF/Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarships.

"Our ongoing partnership with the AASVF is an important way in which we continue our commitment to veterinary medicine and the people who will ensure The Science of Healthier Animals in the years to come," says Justin Welsh, D.V.M., executive director, Livestock Technical Services, Merck Animal Health. "Through this partnership, we are able to help build veterinary students' knowledge base as they prepare to work to safeguard the health and well-being of animals throughout their careers."  

"The AASV Foundation is grateful to Merck Animal Health for its continued support of the AASVF/Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship program," says Harry Snelson, D.V.M., AASV executive director. "Support of this program exemplifies Merck Animal Health's commitment to the swine veterinary profession by helping identify future swine veterinarians and assist with their educational expenses."

The recipients, who will each receive a $5,000 scholarship, are:

  • Amanda Anderson, Iowa State University, Class of 2022

  • Sam Baker, Iowa State University, Class of 2022

  • Nicholas Benge, Iowa State University, Class of 2022

  • Valeria Johnson, Michigan State University, Class of 2022

  • Brooke Kitting, University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2022

  • Nikole Mader, University of Minnesota, Class of 2022

  • Sabra McCallister, North Carolina State University, Class of 2022

  • Megan McMahon, University of Minnesota, Class of 2022

  • Svetlana Ponsin, University of Saskatchewan, Class of 2022

  • Zoe Wolfe, North Carolina State University, Class of 2022

The recipients were announced Monday at the 51st Annual AASV Meeting. 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 are eligible for the scholarship.

Source: Merck Animal Health, which is solely responsible for the information provided, and wholly owns the information. Informa Business Media and all its subsidiaries are not responsible for any of the content contained in this information asset.

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