The Foundation for the Horse has awarded $10,000 Zoetis Foundation Scholarships to 10 exemplary veterinary students pursuing careers in equine practice:
- Annika Bram, University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
- Tommy Butler, Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine
- Ashley Ferrato, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
- Giana Gonzales, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- Kylie Yancey, Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- Amanda Bolinger, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine
- Louise Caplan, University of Calgary Animal Health and Veterinary Medicine
- Hayden Erickson, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
- Kaitlyn McCulley, Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine
- Allie Popeck, Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine
The Zoetis Foundation Scholarship Program, managed by The Foundation for the Horse, recognizes veterinary students at colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States, Canada, and the West Indies for their academic excellence, leadership in their schools and American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) student chapters, and commitment to long-term careers in equine practice. Applicants apply during their third year of veterinary school and must have the endorsement of AAEP members and clinical instructors.
“Fostering opportunities for students to thrive in the veterinary community is crucial to support the evolving veterinary profession in meeting the rising demand for enhanced animal care and wellness,” said Jeannette Ferran Astorga, president of the Zoetis Foundation and executive vice president of corporate affairs, communications, and sustainability at Zoetis.
The AAEP Foundation, the predecessor of The Foundation for the Horse, established this scholarship in 2013. In 2024, the award was funded by a grant from the Zoetis Foundation.
About Zoetis Foundation
The Zoetis Foundation supports communities and the people who care for animals, with a specific focus on advancing opportunities for veterinarians and farmers around the world. The Foundation’s grantmaking and strategic efforts help provide access to education and mental wellness resources, expand veterinary debt relief, support diversity and inclusion efforts, and enable thriving livelihoods by funding programs that help veterinary practices and livestock farmers adopt sustainable business practices. To learn more about the Foundation, please visit: zoetisfoundation.org.
About The Foundation for the Horse
Established in 1994, The Foundation for the Horse is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to improving the welfare of the horse through education, research, and help for horses at risk. It is governed and stewarded by world-renowned equine veterinarians and equine stakeholders. In 2024, in honor of its 30th anniversary, The Foundation awarded a record $3 million in scholarships, grants, and program support to help transform the lives of horses throughout the United States and across the globe. To learn more, visit FoundationForTheHorse.org.
