Merck Animal Health supports scholarships for veterinary studentsMerck Animal Health supports scholarships for veterinary students
March 15, 2017

Today, 34 outstanding veterinary students from around the world received scholarships from Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. Through the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program, the selected second- and third-year students pursuing careers in companion animal or large animal medicine will each receive a $5,000 scholarship to support their educational endeavors.
“We know that the cost of veterinary education can be a challenge, but want to encourage talented students to pursue their dreams,” says Scott Bormann, vice president, North America, Merck Animal Health. “We’re honored to support these recipients, as the work they do throughout their careers will have an important impact on the animal health industry, helping to advance the medical care of both companion and large animals.”
The AVMF, the charitable arm of the American Veterinary Medical Association, has supported veterinary students for more than five decades.
“The AVMF helps ensure the future of veterinary medicine by identifying and supporting outstanding students,” says Debborah Harp, CFRE, AVMF executive director. “We are honored to partner with Merck Animal Health in providing these scholarship opportunities.”
Award recipients from U.S. and international veterinary schools accredited through the AVMA were selected based on academic excellence, financial need, leadership and area of interest within the profession. The 2017 scholarship recipients are:
Sharmin Akter, Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bryle Jansen Albao, University of the Philippines
Kayla Alexander, Mississippi State University
Erin Beasley, North Carolina State University
Sandra Bernal, University of the Philippines
Nitol Chandra Das, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Ericka Datuin, University of the Philippines
Syeda Munira Dilshad, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Katie Dirsmith, Colorado State University
Laura Eckstrand, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Shakera Fudge, Tuskegee University
Jill Grogan, Michigan State University
Rachel Hilliard, Cornell University
Kelly Hood, North Carolina State University
Nazmul Hossain, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Claire Hovenga, Colorado State University
Zahidul Islam, Bangladesh Agricultural University
Sohaila Jafarian, Kansas State University
Khali Jones, Tuskegee University
Lisa Jones, Cornell University
Enif Ledesma, University of the Philippines
Leslie Lundewall, Purdue University
Rachel Madenjian, Tufts University
Kristen Malinak, North Carolina State University
Imma Mangubat, University of the Philippines
Kristy Meadows, Tufts University
Ananta Paul, Bangladesh Agricultural University
Gwen Roy, University of Saskatchewan
Rahima Akther Ruma, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Jenna Scott, North Carolina State University
Brent Sexton, Iowa State University
Amanda Stump, The Ohio State University
Sudipat Talukder, Bangladesh Agricultural University
Shamsunnaher Yesmin, Bangladesh Agricultural University
About Merck Animal Health
For over a century, Merck has been a global healthcare leader working to help the world be well. Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, is the global animal health business unit of Merck. Through its commitment to the Science of Healthier Animals, Merck Animal Health offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services. Merck Animal Health is dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being and performance of animals. It invests extensively in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. Merck Animal Health is present in more than 50 countries, while its products are available in some 150 markets. For more information, visit Merck-Animal-Health.com.
About the American Veterinary Medical Foundation
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is the charitable arm of the American Veterinary Medical Association, one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical organizations in the world. More than 89,000 member veterinarians worldwide are engaged in a wide variety of professional activities. For more than 50 years, the foundation has been helping veterinarians help animals with support for education, advocacy, service, and research programs and activities. Visit AVMF.org for more information.
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