WVA/MSD Veterinary Student Scholarship 2025

Apply to secure a 5.000 USD Scholarships to improve your academic experience

The WVA and MSD Animal Health are delighted to announce that the applications to the 2025 Veterinary Student Scholarship Programme are now open! We will attribute 40 scholarships of 5000 USD to students from countries in the regions of Latin America, Africa, North Africa/Middle East and Asia/Oceania.

Visit the Programme page to learn all the details and how to apply.

MSD Animal Health and the World Veterinary Association encourage qualified students to submit their applications and wish success to all candidates.

How to apply

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