AAVMC awards 2nd Annual AAVMC Dr. Catherine A. Knupp Scholarship and 200+ student scholarships with grants from The Zoetis Foundation

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Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and Communications

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WASHINGTON, D.C., March 18, 2024 – The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is pleased to award the AAVMC Dr. Catherine A. Knupp scholarship for the second consecutive year. Two students will receive a one-time award of $25,000 to support their academic pursuits. 

The 2024 recipients are Bonnie Dighero-Kemp (Oregon State University) and Samantha “Samm” Clark (Louisiana State University). 

The award’s namesake is Catherine A. Knupp, DVM, MS, who led the Zoetis Veterinary Medical Research and Development organization for many years. This scholarship commemorates Dr. Knupp’s many contributions to scientific innovation as a veterinary scientist and leader in human and animal health research and development. 

In addition, AAVMC, with funding from The Zoetis Foundation, is pleased to award 200+ $7,000 scholarships to veterinary students enrolled in AAVMC member institutions. To view those awardees, click here.

For more information about AAVMC’s scholarship and grant programs, including eligibility requirements and deadlines, please visit http://awards.aavmc.org/

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About The Zoetis Foundation

The Zoetis Foundation supports communities and the people who care for animals, with a specific focus on advancing opportunities for veterinarians and farmers around the world. The Foundation’s grantmaking and strategic efforts help provide access to education and mental wellness resources, expand veterinary debt relief, support diversity and inclusion efforts, and enable thriving livelihoods by funding programs that help veterinary practices and livestock farmers adopt sustainable business practices. To learn more about the Foundation, please visit: www.zoetisfoundation.org.