Dawn Stewart Memorial Scholarship
Helping support large animal veterinary students committed to including camelids in their future practice.
Livestock breeders throughout the United States are experiencing a shortage of large animal veterinarians. Further, there is a great need for veterinarians who specialize in the care of camelids, specifically alpacas.
The Dawn Stewart Memorial Scholarship is for students currently enrolled in their second, third, or fourth year of an accredited veterinary school and demonstrate an interest in camelid animal medicine. Scholarship funds will only be awarded to support education at U.S. based institutions that offer a camelid (Alpaca) program or classes supporting alpaca animal health.
$3000 SCHOLARSHIP
Applications must be postmarked by May 1, 2025
Scholarship recipient(s) will be notified by July 2024 and posted on our website. Scholarships are paid directly to the school in September.
TO QUALIFY:
Must be a Citizen of the United States.
Complete the application.
Submit a résumé describing activities and job history.
Provide two letters of reference, one from an animal science professor and one from a personal acquaintance.
Provide proof of full-time enrollment in a college or university for the 2025 Fall Semester, e.g., copy of course schedule, signed statement from advisor.
Provide a transcript copy and current GPA.
Submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words on why you are passionate about large animal nutrition and medicine and specifically your desire to serve the alpaca community.
2024 Winners
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Rayann Eaves
Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine
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Nick Morrow
Washington State University, Veterinary Medicne
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Heather Clawson
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine