Pre-Veterinary Studies

Similar to pre-med, pre-veterinary studies teaches the underlying principles needed to take the full veterinarian program. Pre-vet majors focus on the tools required to advance into animal medicine. Veterinarians need the obvious skills to take care of animals but they also need skills in behavioral management and business administration.

A big subset of the pre-vet path includes filling the requirements necessary for veterinary school, which can be even more competitive than traditional medical school. Some of the classes students take include: biology, anatomy, physiology, zoology, genetics and even chemistry.

Many students choose community colleges or less expensive learning institutions to complete these required courses before transferring to a full veterinary program to save on tuition. Once the higher education is completed, veterinarians can work in several areas, from their own private practice to animal hospitals, marine studies, zoos and animal research.

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Matching Pre-Veterinary Studies Colleges

University of Arizona

Four or more years; Public; $33,739 average out-state tuition; $10,990 average in-state tuition

The Pennsylvania State University

Four or more years; Public; $25,084 average out-state tuition; $15,400 average in-state tuition

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Four or more years; Public; $36,316 average out-state tuition; $15,791 average in-state tuition

University of Delaware

Four or more years; Public; $34,840 average out-state tuition; $12,980 average in-state tuition

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Four or more years; Public; $32,644 average out-state tuition; $17,416 average in-state tuition

The University of Findlay

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $35,878 average out-state tuition; $35,878 average in-state tuition

University of Nevada-Reno

Four or more years; Public; $24,013 average out-state tuition; $7,923 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Pre-Veterinary Studies Majors

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Allman Medical Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

Up to $10,000 Varies See Details

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The Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular...

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Allman Medical Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

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Up to $10,000

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The Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular...

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Kaiser Permanente Scholarship - Fisk University

Fisk University

$5,000 Varies See Details

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The Kaiser Permanente Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors at Fisk University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA with a minimum 3.3 GPA in your major and be pursuing a career in a health profession. You must also demonstrate financial need and be motivated towards achievement and service to be eligible for this award.

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Kaiser Permanente Scholarship - Fisk University

Fisk University

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$5,000

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The Kaiser Permanente Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors at Fisk University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA with a minimum 3.3 GPA in your major and be pursuing a career in a health profession. You must also demonstrate financial need and be motivated towards achievement and service to be eligible for this award.

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Armenian American Medical Society Scholarship

Armenian American Medical Society

$5,000 September 07, 2025 See Details

Description

The Armenian American Medical Society Scholarship is available to students who are of Armenian descent, or have a special interest in Armenian medical causes. You must be enrolled in a medical, pharmacy, dental, physician's assistant, nursing, or other health profession program and have demonstrated community service to be eligible for this...

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Armenian American Medical Society Scholarship

Armenian American Medical Society

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$5,000

deadline

September 07, 2025
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The Armenian American Medical Society Scholarship is available to students who are of Armenian descent, or have a special interest in Armenian medical causes. You must be enrolled in a medical, pharmacy, dental, physician's assistant, nursing, or other health profession program and have demonstrated community service to be eligible for this...

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John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

$3,750 Varies See Details

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The John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed Scholarship is open to full-time sophomores, juniors or seniors at Westminster College in Utah who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. You must demonstrate academic merit, strong character and financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students majoring in elementary or secondary...

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John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

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$3,750

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The John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed Scholarship is open to full-time sophomores, juniors or seniors at Westminster College in Utah who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. You must demonstrate academic merit, strong character and financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students majoring in elementary or secondary...

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John Deere Ag Tech Scholarship - FSCC

Fort Scott Community College

$3,000 August 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The John Deere Ag Tech Scholarship is available to students at Fort Scott Community College who are enrolled in the John Deere Tech program and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

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John Deere Ag Tech Scholarship - FSCC

Fort Scott Community College

award

$3,000

deadline

August 01, 2025
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The John Deere Ag Tech Scholarship is available to students at Fort Scott Community College who are enrolled in the John Deere Tech program and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

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RBC Dain Rauscher Scholarship

Colorado Mesa University, School of Applied Technology

$2,700 September 01, 2025 See Details

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The RBC Dain Rauscher Scholarship is available to full - time students at Western Colorado Community College. You must be Mesa County resident to be eligible for this award.

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RBC Dain Rauscher Scholarship

Colorado Mesa University, School of Applied Technology

award

$2,700

deadline

September 01, 2025
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The RBC Dain Rauscher Scholarship is available to full - time students at Western Colorado Community College. You must be Mesa County resident to be eligible for this award.

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Robert and Lucy White Hudgins Memorial Scholarship

Volunteer State Community College

$2,669 November 01, 2025 See Details

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The Robert and Lucy White Hudgins Memorial Scholarship is available to female students at Volunteer State Community College. You must be majoring in nursing or health sciences and be at least 25 years of age to be eligible for this award.

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Robert and Lucy White Hudgins Memorial Scholarship

Volunteer State Community College

award

$2,669

deadline

November 01, 2025
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The Robert and Lucy White Hudgins Memorial Scholarship is available to female students at Volunteer State Community College. You must be majoring in nursing or health sciences and be at least 25 years of age to be eligible for this award.

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Memorial Foundation Scholarship - SWIC

Southwestern Illinois College

$2,500 Varies See Details

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The Memorial Foundation Scholarship is available to full-time students at Southwestern Illinois College. You must be enrolled in a program a study that will prepare you for employment in a healthcare position at Memorial Hospital, though it is not required that you apply for employment. You must also have completed at least 12 credit hours...

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Memorial Foundation Scholarship - SWIC

Southwestern Illinois College

award

$2,500

deadline

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The Memorial Foundation Scholarship is available to full-time students at Southwestern Illinois College. You must be enrolled in a program a study that will prepare you for employment in a healthcare position at Memorial Hospital, though it is not required that you apply for employment. You must also have completed at least 12 credit hours...

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NARA Rendering Scholarship

North American Renderers Association

$2,500 July 28, 2025 See Details

Description

The NARA Rendering Scholarship is open to undergraduate students. You must be accepted to or currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school pursuing any discipline, but those pursuing agriculture, environmental science, animal science, food systems, or sustainability-related fields are especially encouraged to apply. In order to...

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NARA Rendering Scholarship

North American Renderers Association

award

$2,500

deadline

July 28, 2025
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Description

The NARA Rendering Scholarship is open to undergraduate students. You must be accepted to or currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school pursuing any discipline, but those pursuing agriculture, environmental science, animal science, food systems, or sustainability-related fields are especially encouraged to apply. In order to...

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Dobkin Scholarship for Math, Science and Engineering

Illinois Central College

Up to $2,500 September 30, 2025 See Details

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The Dobkin Scholarship for Math, Science and Engineering is available to students at Illinois Central College. You must be majoring in math, science, or engineering and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Dobkin Scholarship for Math, Science and Engineering

Illinois Central College

award

Up to $2,500

deadline

September 30, 2025
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The Dobkin Scholarship for Math, Science and Engineering is available to students at Illinois Central College. You must be majoring in math, science, or engineering and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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