Apply for the WVA/MSD Veterinary Student Scholarship 2026

The WVA and MSD Animal Health are delighted to announce the 2026 Veterinary Student Scholarship Program which will attribute 40 scholarships to veterinary students around the globe to improve their academic experience.

WVA and MSD continue their successful collaboration and launch the 2026 Veterinary Student Scholarship Program for a slot of 40 scholarships of US$ 5000 (of a total of $200,000) to be granted to selected students from countries in the regions of Latin America, Africa, North Africa/Middle East and Asia/Oceania.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

Tell Me About The Award

The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and MSD Animal Health are offering the 2026 Veterinary Student Scholarship Program to support veterinary students around the globe. A total of 40 scholarships worth US$5,000 each will be awarded, representing a total of US$200,000.

The scholarships are intended to improve the academic experience of selected veterinary students.

Which Fields are Eligible?

The scholarship is specifically for students studying Veterinary Medicine.

Type

Veterinary Student Scholarship

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must

Be a citizen or student in one of the countries under the grant coverage.

Be currently matriculated for the 2026–2027 academic year at a recognised school of veterinary medicine.

Have completed all first-year examinations.

Be registered in the second or third year of a veterinary programme, or in later years if the programme is longer than four years.

Not be in the first or final year of the programme.

Not have previously received a WVA/MSD Animal Health scholarship grant.

Be able to receive international funds through the SWIFT system in a bank account registered in their name.

Submit the application in English.

Use their own words and limit the use of AI in their application.

How Are Applicants Selected?

Applications will be reviewed by a subgroup of the WVA Working Group on Veterinary Education.

Selected students will be announced online. The winners’ profile image, name, and region will be publicly displayed in the announcements.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

The source states that the scholarship is available to students from countries in

Latin America

Africa

North Africa/Middle East

Asia/Oceania

The source also describes the eligibility as covering students from 190+ countries, but it does not provide a complete country-by-country list.

Where Will the Award Be Taken?

At a recognised school of veterinary medicine where the applicant is enrolled.

How Many Awards?

40 scholarships

Each selected student will receive US$5,000.

What Is the Benefit of the Award?

Each of the 40 selected scholars will receive

US$5,000

Academic support through the scholarship

The source also lists mentorship and networking among the benefits.

How Long Will the Award Last?

The source does not specify a separate scholarship duration.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through the WVA Smarter Select platform.

Required documents include

Completed application form

Academic transcripts

Personal statement

Applicants should create an account, complete the application form, provide their academic, personal and institutional information, upload the required documents, and submit the application before the deadline.

Visit the Application Webpage for Details

Applicants must

Be a citizen or student in one of the countries under the grant coverage. Be currently matriculated for the 2026–2027 academic year at a recognised school of veterinary medicine. Have completed all first-year examinations. Be registered in the second or third year of a veterinary programme, or in later years if the programme is longer than four years. Not be in the first or final year of the programme. Not have previously received a WVA/MSD Animal Health scholarship grant. Be able to receive international funds through the SWIFT system in a bank account registered in their name. Submit the application in English. Use their own words and limit the use of AI in their application.

How Are Applicants Selected?

Applications will be reviewed by a subgroup of the WVA Working Group on Veterinary Education. Selected students will be announced online. The winners’ profile image, name, and region will be publicly displayed in the announcements.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

The source states that the scholarship is available to students from countries in

Latin America

Africa

North Africa/Middle East

Asia/Oceania

The source also describes the eligibility as covering students from 190+ countries, but it does not provide a complete country-by-country list.

Applicants must submit their applications through the WVA Smarter Select platform.

Required documents include

Completed application form

Academic transcripts

Personal statement

Applicants should create an account, complete the application form, provide their academic, personal and institutional information, upload the required documents, and submit the application before the deadline.

Visit the Application Webpage for Details