Ed Hiestand Memorial Veterinary Student Scholarship Grant

Ed Hiestand Memorial Veterinary Student Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: April 03, 2026

Summary

The Ed Hiestand Memorial Veterinary Student Scholarship, awarded by the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, invites current veterinary students to submit papers on wildlife rehabilitation topics. The scholarship includes a $1000 award, symposium registration, and a banquet ticket. Winners will present their findings at the NWRA Symposium, with eligibility requiring original, unpublished manuscripts. This initiative supports veterinary education and promotes wildlife conservation efforts.

Overview

About the NWRA The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA) is dedicated to improving and promoting the profession of wildlife rehabilitation and its contributions to preserving natural ecosystems. The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and wildlife rehabilitation as a profession are recognized and respected worldwide. The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association is incorporated for the support of the science and profession of wildlife rehabilitation and its practitioners. Wildlife rehabilitation is the treatment and temporary care of injured, diseased and displaced indigenous wildlife and the subsequent return of healthy animals to appropriate habitats in the wild. Ed Hiestand Memorial Veterinary Student Scholarship: Call for Papers Subject: The paper should cover a topic related to a veterinary aspect of wildlife rehabilitation (diagnosis, transmission, pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention of a specific disease; a case report; a wildlife medicine-related study; etc.) and may consist of a literature review, a personal experience, or both. Click here to view a list of previous winning students and the topics of their papers. Presentation: The winner makes a 20 to 25 minute presentation at the Symposium and the paper is eligible for publication by NWRA. Award: Symposium registration, banquet ticket, and $1000 scholarship to defray travel expenses are provided in memory of Ed Hiestand. The award is announced and presented at the Symposium.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Competition is open to all current veterinary students (includes interns and residents).NWRA requires that manuscripts be original and not previously published or printed elsewhere.