Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses:
Yearly Estimated Expenses at OSU CVM (2007-2008):
Additional expenses include books, supplies, and other items. Microscopes are furnished for student use at no charge.
* Tuition, fees and other expenses are subject to change by the action of the various legislative bodies.
Financial Aid
Adequate financing for the DVM program is essential. Applicants seeking financial assistance should file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than February 28, 2009, 9 p.m. EST. The applicant should request that reports be sent to OSU in order to guarantee consideration for financial aid if admitted. WICHE applicants also need to have reports sent to OSU to be considered for financial aid.
Further information on available financial assistance can be obtained from OSU Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.
Scholarships
Thanks to generous gifts from donors and organizations, the College gives over $200,000 in scholarships annually to students in the DVM program who meet the criteria established for each of the awards. Students participate in the scholarship process by completing a general application form which is provided by the Dean’s Office in January and has a return date of February. The College’s Scholarship and Awards Committee reviews the applications and makes the awards. (Scholarships are then applied to students’ OSU accounts for their tuition expenses the next academic year.) Merit and interest awards are announced at the Annual Awards Ceremony in June. Academic Excellence, Leadership and Community Outreach awards are given to each class. All students qualify for Research Excellence awards.
The following list of scholarships and awards were announced June 2007. Some awards vary from year to year. The amount per scholarship ranges from $250 to $5000.
Academic Excellence Awards
Monetary award, given to four students in each of the four classes in recognition of their academic ranking.
Lois Bates Acheson Scholarship
Monetary award to assist students with their veterinary medicine educational expenses.
American Animal Hospital Association Award
Monetary award, plaque and membership in AAHA, given in recognition of outstanding clinical proficiency in small animal medicine and surgery to an AAHA student member.
American Association of Bovine Practitioners Amstutz Scholarship
Monetary award, given to a student in good academic standing with an interest in bovine medicine. Twenty awards given in the United States through a national application process.
American Association of Feline Practitioners Award
Certificate and membership in AAFP, to recognize proficiency in feline medicine and surgery.
American College of Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound Award
Certificate and subscription to Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound, in recognition of outstanding enthusiasm and understanding of veterinary radiology.
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons Award — Small Animal
Certificate and subscription to Veterinary Surgery, to recognize proficiency in small animal surgery.
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons Award — Large Animal
Certificate and subscription to Veterinary Surgery, to recognize proficiency in large animal surgery.
Ken and Celia Austin Camelid Scholarship
Monetary award, given to a student with a special interest in camelids.
Auxiliary to the American Veterinary Medical Association Outstanding Veterinary Student Award
Monetary award, certificate, and name on plaque, for a Year IV student who has advanced the prestige of the College.
Auxiliary to the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association Award
Monetary award, given in recognition of congeniality, service, and dedication to the profession.
Don and Betty Bailey Scholarship
Monetary award, given to recognize interest and aptitude in small ruminant medicine.
Dr. Robert B. Bailey Memorial Scholarship
Monetary award, given to recognize a Year III student with an interest in small animal surgery and intending to enter a mixed practice.
Bayer Animal Health
Monetary award, given to a student demonstrating academic excellence and small animal clinical proficiency.
Shane Brown Memorial Scholarship
Monetary award, given to a Year III student in memory of Shane Brown, a student from the Class of 2003 who died in a car accident during his junior year at Pullman, Washington.
Sharon and Cliff Burgess Endowed Scholarship
Monetary award, given to an OSU veterinary student that is an Oregon resident and in financial need. Additional criteria of merit, character or interest will be determined by the Awards Committee.
Carolina Cabaret Memorial Scholarship
Monetary award, given to an OSU veterinary student in Year III or IV with an interest in equine medicine and surgery, who demonstrates compassion for animals and their owners
Chintimini Kennel Club Scholarship
Monetary award, given by the Chintimini Kennel Club for students who are residents of Oregon and are interested in canine medicine and surgery.
Class of 1997 Scholarship
Monetary award, given to a student who has participated in activities which promote the College and the profession of veterinary medicine.
Class of 1998 Exotic Animal Scholarship
Monetary award, given to a student who has an interest in exotic animal medicine.
College of Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
Monetary award, given to students in good academic standing.
Columbia River Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club Student Assistance Scholarship
Monetary award, given to a student with a special interest in promoting purebred dog activities and plans to pursue small animal veterinary practice.
Community Outreach Awards
Monetary award, given to two students in recognition of their efforts to promote the Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the veterinary profession. The recipients of these awards are chosen by their classmates.
Anna Conley Trust Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
Monetary award, to assist students with their veterinary medical educational expenses
Glenna H. Corson OSU Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
Monetary award, to assist women pursuing careers in veterinary medicine.
John W. DeMuth, Jr. Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
Monetary award, for veterinary students in Years II, III or IV.
Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon
Monetary award, given to Oregon resident students interested in purebred dogs and companion animal medicine.
Eastern Oregon Student Assistant Award
Monetary award, to assist students with educational expenses
Elsevier Health Sciences Senior Paper Award
Gift certificates for veterinary textbooks are given for the top two senior papers.
Emerald Dog Obedience Club of Eugene Scholarship
Monetary award, given to a student with interest and ability in training dogs for obedience, tracking or agility.
Frank and Amy Finch Memorial Award
Monetary award, given to recognize Year IV students with proficiency in equine medicine and/or surgery.
Glenmor Forest Llamas Scholarship
Monetary award, given to students in good academic standing with an interest in llamas.
Jack E. Hardesty Memorial Scholarship
Monetary award, given in memory of Dr. Jack Hardesty of Portland and Roseburg.
Allan H. Hart / IDEXX Scholarship
Monetary award, given to a Year IV student who displays exceptional proficiency in clinical pathology and its practical application to clinical cases.
Hill’s Pet Products “Buddy” Award
Monetary award, given to a Year IV student demonstrating excellence in the field of small animal clinical nutrition.
Dr. Bruce Hultgren Memorial Award
Monetary award, given to a first-year student with and interest in and aptitude for veterinary pathology. Established by the class of 1990 in memory of Dr. Hultgren, who taught at Oregon State University.
Dallen H. Jones Memorial Scholarship
Monetary award, given in memory of Dr. Dallen H. Jones of Roseburg to a student from the Douglas County area in recognition of character, attitude, maturity and professional conduct.
Dr. Lavon M. Koger Memorial Scholarship
Monetary award, given in memory of Dr. Lavon Koger of Washington State University, in recognition of character, attitude, maturity and professional conduct.
Creston & Dorothea Lamont Memorial Veterinary Medicine Scholarships
Monetary award, given to students with an interest in poultry, sponsored by Mr. George Lamont in memory of his parents.
Richard B. and Elsie Millard Lawton Scholarship
Monetary award, given in support of veterinary medical education.
Leadership Awards
Monetary award, given to two students in recognition of their active role in the leadership and organization of class activities and the promotion of class unity. The recipients of these awards are chosen by their classmates.
LEI Medical Veterinary Scholarship
Monetary award, for a Year III student demonstrating proficiency in small animal anesthesia.
Linn County Kennel Club Scholarship
Monetary award, given to students who are Oregon residents with an interest in small animal medicine and purebred dogs.
A.B. Lewis Student Assistance Scholarship
Monetary award, to help veterinary students with their educational expenses.
Dick Magruder Memorial Scholarship
Monetary award, given in memory of the Honorable Dick Magruder, who was a member of the House of Representatives and was instrumental in helping to establish the College.
Marion-Polk Veterinary Association
Monetary award, given to a student in good academic standing from Marion or Polk County.
George and Edna McDowell Charitable Trust Scholarship
Monetary award, given in support of veterinary medical education.
McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers Scholarship
Monetary award, given to a Year III student who is an Oregon resident with an interest in small animal medicine and purebred dogs.
Mentorship Awards
Monetary award, given to two students in recognition of their positive attitude and willingness to help and support their classmates. The recipients of these awards are chosen by their classmates.
Merck Veterinary Manual Awards
Merck Veterinary Manuals, to recognize scholastic achievement in senior students.
Mountain Dog Rescue Scholarship
Monetary award, to recognize a student that has demonstrated community responsibility in the fields of shelter work, animal rescue, or volunteer work. Established in 2006 by alum Dr. Patti Prato, Class of 1991, in memory of her first rescue dog.
Nestlé Purina Award for Excellence in Companion Animal Nutrition Scholarship
Monetary award, to recognize a student who has demonstrated excellence or interest in companion animal nutrition and is a student pursuing a career in small animal medicine.
Nisqually Kennel Club Award
Monetary award, given to a student with an interest in small animal practice.
Northwest Equine Practitioners Association Scholarship
Monetary award, for graduating Year IV students with an interest and aptitude for pursuing a career in equine medicine and surgery.
Novartis Animal Health Scholarship
Monetary award, given to a student with an interest in parasitology, pain management, or aptitude in dermatology or endocrinology.
Oregon Animal Health Foundation
Monetary award, to recognize a student who promotes the importance of the human-animal bond and the well-being of animals.
Oregon Veterinary Medical Association Memorial Scholarship
Monetary award and name on plaque, given in memory of Drs. Clark, Eivers, Behrends and Powers, to two Oregon resident Year I students. The recipients of these awards are chosen by the first-year teaching faculty based on character, attitude, moral and professional conduct, and dedication to the welfare of classmates.
Pet Memorial Program Fund
Monetary award, to assist students with their veterinary medicine educational expenses.
Daniel E. and Dorothy J. Petrequin Scholarship
Monetary award, given to a student who graduated from an Oregon high school.
Pfizer Small Animal Clinical Proficiency Award
Monetary award and a plaque, in recognition of a high level of academic and clinical proficiency.
Pfizer Veterinary Scholarship Award
Monetary award and plaque, given to a Year III student in recognition of academic achievement.
Pfizer Veterinary Specialty Team Award
Gift certificate to Elsevier and an award plaque, to recognize two students with clinical and academic proficiency in small animal dermatology, dentistry, internal medicine and emergency/critical care.
Phi Zeta Induction Recognition
Certificate and lifetime membership to the National Phi Zeta Honor Society to recognize Year III students in the top ten percent of their class.
Portland Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship
Monetary award, given to students from the Portland metro area with an interest in small animal medicine/practice and who are in good academic standing.
Rogue Valley Equine Hospital Scholarship
Monetary award, established by Dr. Thomas Timmons, alum from the Class of 1991 and equine practitioner from Central Point, Oregon, to recognize a student with an interest in pursuing a career in equine medicine and private practice.
Rogue Valley Veterinary Medical Association Award
Monetary award, given to students in good academic standing. Preference given to students from Douglas, Coos, and Klamath counties.
Salsbury Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
Monetary award, given to Year III students for their academic achievements and to assist with their educational expenses.
Schering-Plough Animal Health Scholarship
Monetary award, given to a Year II or Year III student with a desire to pursue a career in clinical practice.
Dr. Edward Scott Memorial Award for Equine Practice
Monetary Award, to recognize a student with interest in equine practice.
Dr. Hayden and Mrs. Dawn Sears Compassion for Animals Award
Monetary award, to recognize a Year IV student who exhibits caring and compassionate behavior for animals and their owners.
Simmons Educational Foundation Scholarship
Monetary award and plaque, to recognize a Year III student who shows an interest in practice management. To qualify for this award, students must have taken Practice Management and submit a resume and cover letter that addresses to role of sound business practices.
Dr. Joe and Mrs. Jane Snyder Awards
Monetary award, to recognize two Year IV students who demonstrate congeniality and helpfulness.
Student Chapter of the AVMA Awards
Monetary award, given in memory of students who died prior to graduation, to Year I students to assist with educational expenses.
Beverly Thayer Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
Monetary award, given to a student with an interest in horses and/or dairy cows.
Ruth Thompson Scholarship
Monetary award, to assist students with their veterinary medicine educational expenses.
Tualatin Kennel Club and the Debbie Kaluza Memorial Scholarships
Monetary award given to students with an interest in pursuing a career in small animal medicine.
Umpqua Valley Mounted Posse Scholarship
Monetary award, given to a student who is an Oregon resident in good academic standing with an interest in practicing large animal medicine and has experience with horses. Sponsorship is from the Umpqua Valley Mounted Posse.
Veterinary Learning Award
VPR software, and licensing rights and access to free software upgrades, for a Year II student in good academic standing who has demonstrated classroom leadership. Award provided by Veterinary Software Associates and IDEXX Computer Systems.
E.E. Wedman Outstanding Senior Award
Monetary award and plaque, in honor of Dr. E.E. Wedman, founding Dean of the College, given to the outstanding Year IV student demonstrating scholarship, leadership, and dedication to veterinary medicine.
Western Veterinary Conference Award
Monetary award and conference attendance, for a student demonstrating strong leadership qualities.
Willamette Valley Llama Foundation Scholarship
Monetary award, given to students in good academic standing who are interested in a career related to the llama industry.
Bernard & Stephanie Zylewitz Scholarship
Monetary award, given to students in good academic standing.
Updated January 2008
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