At Utah State University (USU), scholarship awarding is governed by established policies and procedures designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and alignment with donor intentions. These processes help maintain equity in access to funding, while also honoring the specific purposes and criteria outlined by scholarship donors.
Last year, the USU College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) awarded over $260,000 in scholarships to veterinary students. These awards recognize academic achievement, professional promise, leadership, service, and other criteria set forth by donors and the University.
Timeline for CVM Scholarship Awards
February: The scholarship application period opens for CVM students.
April: The CVM Scholarship Committee reviews applications and selects recipients. Award decisions are based on established donor criteria, academic and professional standing, and other relevant factors.
Following Academic Year: Scholarship funds are applied directly to the student's USU account, generally split evenly between the fall and spring semesters unless otherwise specified by the donor.
- Students are encouraged to keep their ScholarshipUniverse profile updated throughout the year to be matched with newly added scholarships.
- Some scholarships may be renewable if students continue to meet eligibility criteria; others are one-time awards.
- External scholarships awarded through ScholarshipUniverse or other sources may require students to submit verification documents to the Financial Aid Office for funds to be applied.
External Opportunities (GO FAR Strategy)
The College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to helping students offset the cost of their veterinary medical education by providing resources and enhancing awareness of opportunities to fund their education. The Grant Opportunities and Financial Assistance Resources (GO FAR) publication provides a curated list of external scholarships and grants. While not comprehensive, it serves as a quick reference to help students identify relevant funding opportunities. The publication is updated annually in January and June.
Non-federal aid such as private or institutional scholarships, tribal funding, vocational rehabilitation, etc. may affect eligibility for institutional aid, including student loans. Reductions to work-study, supplemental grants, and subsidized student loans are required when a student's total aid exceeds their financial need and/or cost of attendance. Additional reductions to PLUS, private, and unsubsidized loans may also be necessary. We will notify students of such reductions by email, and students may appeal them.