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Every year, the California Veterinary Medical Foundation (CVMF) offers two scholarships to veterinary students. Descriptions and criteria for both awards are listed below.

CVMF/VISC Student Scholarship Award

The CVMF/Veterinary Insurance Services Company (VISC) Student Scholarship Award is given each year by the CVMF in partnership with VISC. This scholarship is made possible with donations from VISC and the CVMF and is part of VISC’s ongoing commitment to support the

1, 2023 gatto-half-horiz.pdf 1 9/29/22 9:11 PM state’s veterinary profession. The CVMF will award $1,000 scholarships to third- and fourth-year veterinary students in good standing at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, the Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, and California residents attending out-of-state AVMA-accredited veterinary medical colleges.

Ron Faoro, DVM, Student Scholarship Award

The Ron Faoro, DVM Student Scholarship Award was established in memory of former CVMA president Dr. Ron Faoro and administered by the CVMF. This award presents recipients with $2,500 scholarships for their role in leadership. Second-, third-, and fourth-year veterinary students in good standing at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and Western University College of Veterinary Medicine are eligible to apply.

How to Apply

Recipients will be selected by the CVMF/VISC Student Scholarship Fund Subcommittee and the Ron Faoro, DVM Student Scholarship Fund Subcommittee based on their submitted application materials.

Applications for both scholarships must be received by April 15, 2023 to be considered. For eligibility requirements and application information, please visit the CVMF website at cvmf.net, call the CVMA at 800.655.2862, or email staff@cvmf.net. Recipients will be notified of their award by June 2023.