VIN Foundation
Mike Dunn, DVM Veterinary Student Scholarship
Created by Becky Godchaux in honor of her veterinarian, Mike Dunn, DVM, this scholarship supports first-year veterinary students who are committed to practicing companion animal medicine. It awards up to $35,000 annually for tuition and fees for up to four years at an eligible U.S. veterinary school.
Award
Up to $140,000 (Up to $35,000 per year for up to four years)
Deadline
October 1 (annually)
Level
Graduate
Status
Usually due October 1 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, interview, portfolio or video, resume)
- Who can apply
- Graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be entering their first year of veterinary school in Fall 2027
- Must be committed to practicing companion animal veterinary medicine (e.g., personal pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits, lizards, birds, guinea pigs, etc.)
- Must attend a U.S. veterinary school with estimated total tuition and fees (excluding health insurance) not exceeding $170,000 for the duration of the program
- Open to international students as long as they are applying to attend veterinary school in the United States and meet other eligibility rules
- Only the first 300 applications submitted will be accepted for consideration
What you'll need
- Personal Statement (up to 750 words): Explain why you are the best candidate for this scholarship, highlighting personality traits, goals, and financial needs.
- Personal Video (less than 1 minute in .MOV or .MP4 format): Share why you are the most deserving candidate.
- CV/Resume in Word or PDF format (cover letters are not accepted).
- One Letter of Recommendation: Preferably from someone with first-hand knowledge of your animal/veterinary experience (must be submitted by the recommender by October 15, 2026).
- Video Interview: Required for top-ranked finalists.
- Proof of acceptance and commitment to a qualifying veterinary school (for advancing finalists).
- AI tools are strictly prohibited for application questions or personal statements.
How to apply
- Review application questions and prepare answers using the Scholarship Application Worksheet.
- Utilize the VIN Foundation Apply Smarter Tool to determine eligible veterinary school options.
- Write your personal statement (up to 750 words) and record your personal video (under 1 minute).
- Prepare your CV/Resume in Word or PDF format.
- Obtain your recommender's contact details to input during the application submission.
- Submit the online application via the application portal by October 1, 2026, at 11:59pm PT.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://vinfoundation.org/resources/veterinary-student-scholarship/
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