Veterinary student scholarship: This scholarship goes to a student of an accredited school of veterinary medicine who has demonstrated understanding of and has acted in the promotion of the human-animal bond, with special consideration given to acts of service and leadership.

HABA will sponsor a student scholarship of up to $2000/year, with the final amount determined by the board of directors. The board reserves the right to offer more than one scholarship or no scholarship at all. The scholarship is to be used toward tuition/fees and payment for the calendar year and will be made directly to the student’s school.

HABA will award a student scholarship under the following guidelines:

Criteria and Instructions

The Applicant Must:

  1. Be a veterinary student currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited veterinary college/school.
  2. Be in good academic standing at the AVMA accredited veterinary college/school.
  3. Be a HABA member (student membership is free). Enroll at https://humananimalbond.net/join
  4. Submit a clear and accurate essay between 250 and 500 words. The essay should include an understanding of the physiologic, psychologic, and societal benefits of the Human Animal Bond. Please provide specific examples of activities and projects that support and promote those tenants. Special preference will be given to leadership roles in those activities and projects.
  5. Submit the completed HABA Student Scholarship Application and Essay.
  6. Title the documents with your last name first, followed by your first name and veterinary college/school.

The Awardee will be expected to:

  • Submit a personal profile article for the HABA newsletter.
  • Provide written permission for social media use of her / his name and photo in HABA’s website, newsletter and social media accounts.
  • At the board’s discretion, may be invited to sit on the board as a student representative with HABA.

2021 Student Scholarship Winner, Paige Gabrielson

Paige Gabrielson

2019 & 2020 Student Scholarship Winner, Caitlyn Rise

Caitlyn Rize

2021 Student Scholarship Honorable Mentions
Madison Luker – UC Davis, California
Anny Huang – UC Davis, California
Lacey Rose – WSU, Washington

Past Student Scholarship Awardees
2018 Jeremy Kiene, Colorado State University
2017 Kristin Kontogianis, Washington State University
2016 Khali Jones, Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine