How much funding does WFA Veterinary Scholarship provide?

WFA Veterinary Scholarship provides $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for WFA Veterinary Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for WFA Veterinary Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Veterinary students (DVM candidates, typically 3rd-4th year).

How often is WFA Veterinary Scholarship offered?

WFA Veterinary Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

WFA Veterinary Scholarship

Westie Foundation of America Inc

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

$5,000

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

Veterinary students (DVM candidates, typically 3rd-4th year)

Other requirements

Veterinicians pursuing advanced training (CHF Clinician-Scientist Fellows)
Must be pursuing careers related to canine health and research

Overview

Overview:
The Westie Foundation of America awards annual veterinary scholarships to support veterinary students and clinician-scientists pursuing education and research in canine health, with emphasis on conditions affecting West Highland White Terriers.

Eligibility

Veterinary students (DVM candidates, typically 3rd-4th year)
Veterinicians pursuing advanced training (CHF Clinician-Scientist Fellows)
Must be pursuing careers related to canine health and research

Focus Areas

Scholarships support students/clinicians with research and career interests in:

Canine oncology and cancer research
Canine ophthalmology
Canine theriogenology
Pain research (particularly osteoarthritis)
Chronic enteropathy and gastrointestinal diseases
Small animal imaging
Canine nutrition
Immunotherapy for solid cancers

Recent Scholarship Recipients (2019-2025)

Dr. Selvi Jegatheeson (University of Melbourne, Peter MacCallum Cancer Center) - 2025 - Immunotherapy for solid cancers
Briana Guerra (University of California, Davis) - 2025
Ankita Gupta (North Carolina State University) - 2024 - Pain Research/Osteoarthritis
Skylar Carstairs (University of Florida) - 2024 - Canine Theriogenology
Dr. Dana Ford (The Ohio State University) - 2024 - Chronic Enteropathy
Ruth Barrow (University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine) - 2023
Kathryn Wolfert (Purdue University) - 2023 - Veterinary Oncology
Dr. Matthew Berry (University of Illinois) - 2023 - Canine Cancer Research
Melonie Zuercher (University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine) - 2022 - Small Animal Imaging
April Johnson (Tuskegee University) - 2022 - Theriogenology
Milan Piva (University of Missouri) - 2021 - Canine Ophthalmology
Dr. Chelsea Iennarella-Servantez (Iowa State University) - 2019 - Canine Nutrition

Organization Background

Founded: 1996
Status: IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation
Location: Texas, US
Mission: Support canine health research with emphasis on West Highland White Terrier health