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FVMA Scholarships
by FVMA
FVMA PRESENTS CVT SCHOLARSHIPS
To Jessica Montilone And Rachel Oestreich
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Jessica Montilone holds her FVMAawarded plaque, commemorating her CVT Scholarship given on behalf of the FVMA Foundation. Rachel Oestreich holds her FVMAawarded plaque, commemorating her CVT Scholarship given on behalf of the FVMA Foundation.
All images courtesy of Hillsborough Community College
On behalf of the FVMA, Dr. Donald Morgan visited with Hillsborough Community College this week to deliver Certified Veterinary Technician scholarships to Jessica Montilone and Rachel Oestreich.
With the FVMA Foundation’s support, the FVMA can provide scholarships to veterinary and team member educational programs across the state. We’re proud to be a part of veterinary medicine’s vibrant future.
Dr. Don Morgan stands at a podium giving an address to HCC certified veterinary technician students.
Dr. Don Morgan (right) is pictured with HCC certified veterinary technician students.
We're excited to extend this opportunity to technical colleges across the state of Florida. To donate to the scholarship fund and help students across the state, go to www.fvma.org/about-us/fvma-foundation/
FVMA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO UFCVM STUDENTS
In 2001, the 25th anniversary of University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (UFCVM), the first group of scholarships was given in honor of all FVMA members who worked tirelessly in the mid-1960s to create the UFCVM. Since 2001, the FVMA has awarded six scholarships annually to UFCVM students. The students receive checks of $1,500 and award plaques. The plaques honor a veterinarian who has been named “Champion of Veterinary Medicine” for his or her contributions to advance the veterinary profession. Annual UFCVM student scholarships also include the Charlie Bild Award and the FAEP Scholarship to graduating seniors. In 2016, the FVMA Foundation also created the Kugler Student Research Grant ($6,000).
FVMA scholarships help reward students dedicated to forwarding veterinary medicine’s future, giving them opportunities to indulge in their studies while removing financial barriers. This year’s scholarships were awarded to seniors Rachel Mester and Molly Mancusco, juniors Kassandra Miller and Andrea Rodriguez, and sophomores Alexander Basso and Harrison Warman. Such opportunities are only made possible by the FVMA Foundation, which is primarily funded by donations. By donating any amount of money, you are directly contributing to the future of your profession and giving young professionals the gift of opportunity. The Foundation was founded in the year 2000 to complement the work of the FVMA. The FVMA Executive Board is the governing body of the Foundation with the FVMA Past President serving as the Foundation President.
In addition to scholarships, the FVMA Foundation supports disaster relief efforts, public education, animal disaster relief, animal medicine research, the FVMA Power of Ten leadership program and so much more! Your donation allows the FVMA to continue being the voice of veterinary medicine in Florida. Give today and join our mission to advance the veterinary medical profession, promote animal health and well-being, and protect public health. If you would like to make a tax-deductible gift to the FVMA Foundation, please scan the QR code to donate now. Your support of our mission is greatly appreciated.
Rachel Mester
Kassandra Miller
Alexander Basso All images courtesy of UFCVM
Molly Mancusco
Andrea Rodriguez
Harrison Warman
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Image courtesy of UFCVM
