How much funding does Reierson Veterinary Dental Scholarships provide?

Reierson Veterinary Dental Scholarships provides $12,000 per scholarship in funding.

When is the deadline for Reierson Veterinary Dental Scholarships?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Reierson Veterinary Dental Scholarships?

Eligible applicants: Minnesota veterinary medical students; Second, third, or fourth-year students.

How often is Reierson Veterinary Dental Scholarships offered?

Reierson Veterinary Dental Scholarships runs on an annual cycle.

Reierson Veterinary Dental Scholarships

Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$12,000 per scholarship

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Minnesota veterinary medical students
Second, third, or fourth-year students
Awarded By: University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation
Institution: University of Minnesota veterinary program

Other requirements

Demonstrated interest in veterinary dentistry
Financial need
Good scholastic standing
Geographic Scope: Minnesota

Overview

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

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

How to Apply

Application Process

Required Materials:

Proof of enrollment as second, third, or fourth-year student at University of Minnesota
Financial need documentation
Academic transcript demonstrating good scholastic standing
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

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What Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 4
Total given: $43K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $7,500–$15K

By dollars: Louisiana 35%, Colorado 27%, New York 20%. Top recipient cities: Baton Rouge, LA; Grand Junction, CO; Glenville, NY.

Example grants

The LSU Foundation · Baton Rouge, LA

Purchase of equipment to expand student dental training

$15K
Roice Hurst Humane Society · Grand Junction, CO

To provide dental equipment, training, and procedures to shelter animals and needy…

$12K
The Animal Protective Foundation · Glenville, NY

To provide dental equipment, training, and procedures to shelter animals and needy…

$8,746
Midmark Corporation · Tampa, FL

To help support a training camp for 8 veterinary students for a week of dentistry…

$7,500