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Dr. C. Max Lang Scholarship for Veterinary Medicine

Dr. C. Max Lang Scholarship for Veterinary Medicine

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Dr. C. Max Lang Scholarship for Veterinary Medicine

For a second- or third-year student in the upper quartile of their class.

Sponsored by the Dr. C. Max Lang Scholarship for Veterinary Medicine Fund

Benjamin Polo

Benjamin, a second-year student from Gillespie, Ill., is very passionate about large animal medicine and emergency/critical care. He hopes to combine his experience working in a small animal emergency practice in Southern Illinois with his large animal medicine interests. Ben is the president of the Veterinary Business Management Association and is formulating a business idea for a practice that welcomes all creatures great and small.

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Eve Larocca Scholarship Endowment Fund Award

Eve Larocca Scholarship Endowment Fund Award

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Eve Larocca Scholarship Endowment Fund Award

For current membership in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association and the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association, with demonstrated exemplary service and leadership in any of the student organizations and good academic standing.

Sponsored by the Regional Chapters of the ISVMA

Brianna Moore

Brianna is a second-year student from Dayton, Ohio, who is interested in oncology, feline medicine, and research. She wants to pursue an internship and residency after graduation, specializing in oncology. She hopes to continue research after veterinary school and also give back to the community by working with shelters on free spay/neuter and vaccine clinics.

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The Legacy of Service and Learning Scholarship

The Legacy of Service and Learning Scholarship

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The Legacy of Service and Learning Scholarship

For meritorious students with financial need who has contributed 50 hours of volunteer service.

Sponsored by the University of Illinois

Jessica Diepholz

Jessica, a fourth-year student, was born in Champaign, Ill., and grew up in Wesley Chapel, Fla. Jessica is going to practice small animal medicine in Bloomington, Ill. She is passionate about orthopedics, animal welfare, and educating others. She hopes to eventually transition to a position where she can teach and mentor future veterinary students or technicians.

Akasha Gahol

Akasha is a first-year student from Chicago, Ill., who hopes to focus on community education and serving underprivileged communities. She has been working as a veterinary assistant at an emergency practice and plans to continue honing her ER skills while exploring other fields by interning at Lincoln Park Zoo and applying for master’s on public health degree program.

Brianna Moore

Brianna is a second-year student from Dayton, Ohio, who is interested in oncology, feline medicine, and research. She wants to pursue an internship and residency after graduation, specializing in oncology. She hopes to continue research after veterinary school and also give back to the community by working with shelters on free spay/neuter and vaccine clinics.

The Legacy of Service and Learning Scholarshipnoliver2024-04-24T09:48:56-05:00

The Legacy of Service and Learning Scholarship (Renewal)

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The Legacy of Service and Learning Scholarship: Renewal

For a meritorious student with financial need who has contributed 50 hours of volunteer service.

Sponsored by the University of Illinois

Caitlin Strozewski

Caitlin is a second-year student from Mount Prospect, Ill. with a degree in neuroscience from Tulane University. She is interested in small animal general practice, shelter medicine, or emergency and critical care. Her relevant work/volunteer experiences include small animal clinics, shelters, the UIUC Veterinary Teaching Hospital ER, and zoo and wildlife medicine. After graduation, Caitlin plans on returning to the Chicagoland area permanently to practice medicine.

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Tanner Leong Memorial Scholarship

Tanner Leong Memorial Scholarship

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Tanner Leong Memorial Scholarship

For demonstrated superior achievement in dermatology.

Sponsored by Keng and Betty Leong

Corrine Thomas

Corrine, a fourth-year student from Lexington, Ky., plans to pursue a small animal rotating internship and subsequent board certification in neurology and neurosurgery. Throughout veterinary school she has been active in oncology research within the laboratory of Dr. Tim Fan. She also held leadership positions in the diagnostic imaging and behavior clubs, because she is passionate about those aspects of veterinary medicine.

Tanner Leong Memorial Scholarshipnoliver2024-04-24T09:50:30-05:00

TZ & Zach Leong Internal Medicine Scholarship

TZ & Zach Leong Internal Medicine Scholarship

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TZ & Zach Leong Internal Medicine Scholarship

For demonstrated superior achievement in internal medicine.

Sponsored by Keng and Betty Leong

Emma Gooding

Emma is a fourth-year student from Moorhead, Minn. She strives to be a general practice veterinarian that improves the lives of small animals and exotic companion animals. Her goal is to one day manage her own practice and be able to give similar opportunities to other students while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. She also hopes to provide quality dental care and education to clients no matter the pet species.

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Drs. Sam and Nancy Lerner Award

Drs. Sam and Nancy Lerner Award

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Drs. Sam and Nancy Lerner Award

For a third- or fourth-year student of good character, good communication skills, academic achievement, and submitted proposal for a research project that would benefit dogs and cats.

Sponsored by the Drs. Sam and Nancy Lerner Endowment Fund

Valentina Poggi

Valentina is a fourth-year student from Villa Park, Ill. She is engrossed in an intimate atmosphere of mixed animal veterinary care with a keen interest in equine. Valentina hopes to join a rural community practice with opportunities for mentorship, business ownership, and collaboration with the community to improve animal welfare and protection.

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Dr. Norman and Helen Levine Scholarship

Dr. Norman and Helen Levine Scholarship

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Dr. Norman and Helen Levine Scholarship

For academic merit and financial need.

Sponsored by the Estate of Dr. Norman and Helen Levine

Joseph Caffarini

Joe is a second-year student from New Lenox, Ill. He has more than five years’ experience as a professional biomedical engineer and hopes to leverage this expertise in translational research for veterinary medicine.

Sarah Johnson

Sarah, a first-year student from Bradenton, Fla., is interested in small animal general practice and zoological medicine. She hopes to work with wildlife or zoological companion animals in her future career.

Savannah Limberg

Savannah, a first-year student from Odell, Ill., hopes to explore her interest in mixed animal practice through an externship this summer. She enjoys teaching and helping others and thus would like to work in academia during her veterinary career.

Alyssa Mazzoccoli

Alyssa is a third-year student from Chicago, Ill. She is interested in small animal general practice, with special interests in surgery, neurology, and nutrition. Alyssa is looking forward to combining and enhancing these skills over the coming year and in practice.

Jesi Petersen

Jesi, a third-year student from Glencoe, Ill., is interested in equine medicine. She plans to do an equine internship upon graduation and then enter private practice or a residency in internal medicine or anesthesiology. She may also like to go into academia at some point in her career.

Amy Rawson

Amy is a non-traditional second-year student from Punxsutawney, Pa. She is mom to a 4-year-old son, Lucas, and wife to a general surgery resident, Nicholas. She is interested in small animal general practice and shelter medicine and hopes to find a way to incorporate both into her future career.

Kara Scolman

Kara, a fourth-year student from Denver, Colo., has a master’s degree in biomedical science from Colorado State University and has research experience in equine sports medicine. She is interested in small animal medicine and plans to complete a small animal rotating internship after graduation. She is interested in specializing further in neurology and neurosurgery.

Caitlin Strozewski

Caitlin, a fourth-year student from Mount Prospect, Ill., earned a degree in neuroscience from Tulane University before coming to veterinary school. She is interested in small animal general practice, with focus on surgery and feline medicine and plans to return to the Chicago area to practice.

Dr. Norman and Helen Levine Scholarshipnoliver2024-04-24T09:57:46-05:00

Dr. Roger P. Link and Marjorie Link Endowed Scholarship Fund

Dr. Roger P. Link and Marjorie Link Endowed Scholarship Fund

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Dr. Roger P. Link and Marjorie Link Endowed Scholarship Fund

For excellence in professional studies and distinguished leadership in the Illinois Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association or other constituent groups.

Sponsored by the Dr. Roger P. Link Endowment Fund

Max Paulson

Max is a fourth-year student from Homer Glen, Ill. His interests include oncology, palliative care, teaching, and academia. His plans include completing a small animal rotating internship as well as a residency in medical oncology, followed by a career as clinical faculty member at a teaching hospital.

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Dr. Ted Lock Scholarship

Dr. Ted Lock Scholarship

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Dr. Ted Lock Scholarship

For a third-year student interested in practicing large or mixed animal medicine in a rural environment.

Sponsored by the Dr. Ted Lock Endowed Scholarship Fund

Sarah Graham

Sarah, a third-year student from Wilmette, Ill., hopes to combine food animal medicine and public health in her future career. She is completing a master’s in public health in conjunction with her veterinary degree. Sarah plans to practice in a rural underserved community in Illinois.

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Dr. C. Max Lang Scholarship for Veterinary Medicine

Eve Larocca Scholarship Endowment Fund Award

The Legacy of Service and Learning Scholarship

The Legacy of Service and Learning Scholarship: Renewal

Tanner Leong Memorial Scholarship

TZ & Zach Leong Internal Medicine Scholarship

Drs. Sam and Nancy Lerner Award

Dr. Norman and Helen Levine Scholarship

Dr. Roger P. Link and Marjorie Link Endowed Scholarship Fund

Dr. Ted Lock Scholarship

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