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Reierson Veterinary Dental Scholarships

FOUNDATION FOR VETERINARY DENTISTRY

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$12,000 per scholarship

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Reierson Veterinary Dental Scholarships

Overview: Scholarships established by Dr. Dick Reierson and his wife, Jeannie, to support Minnesota veterinary students with an interest in veterinary dentistry.

Award Amount: $12,000 per scholarship

Award History:

  • 2021: Four $12,000 scholarships awarded

  • 2020: Three $12,000 scholarships awarded (inaugural year)
  • Eligibility:

  • Minnesota veterinary medical students

  • Second, third, or fourth-year students

  • Demonstrated interest in veterinary dentistry

  • Financial need

  • Good scholastic standing
  • Awarded By: University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation

    Geographic Scope: Minnesota

    Institution: University of Minnesota veterinary program

    Donor Background: Established through generous commitment by Dr. Dick Reierson and Jeannie Reierson to advance veterinary dentistry education

    Mission: Support education and training of the next generation of veterinary dentists

    Contact: admin@VeterinaryDentistry.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Required Materials:
    1. Proof of enrollment as second, third, or fourth-year student at University of Minnesota
    2. Financial need documentation
    3. Academic transcript demonstrating good scholastic standing
    4. Short essay (200 words or less)

    Essay Topic: Describe your interest in veterinary dentistry

    Selection Criteria:

  • Minimum eligibility requirements (class standing, financial need)

  • Quality and sincerity of essay

  • Demonstrated commitment to veterinary dentistry field
  • Application Process:

  • Submit through University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation

  • Eligibility verification by Foundation

  • Essay review and selection
  • Contact:
    University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation
    For current application procedures, contact:
    admin@VeterinaryDentistry.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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