Scholarships and Winners: L-Q

Sponsor: The Dr. Vaylord Dale and Marjorie G. Ladwig Endowment Fund

Criteria: For strong interest in food animal medicine, preferably in the area of swine; financial need is a secondary consideration.

Sponsor: The Lake County Humane Society

Criteria: For a native of Lake County with financial need and good academic standing.

Sponsor: The Dr. C. Max Lang Scholarship for Veterinary Medicine Fund

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

Sponsor: The Regional Chapters of the ISVMA

Criteria: 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.

Sponsor: The University of Illinois

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

Sponsor: Dr. Keng and Mrs. Betty Leong

Criteria: For demonstrated superior achievement in dermatology.

Sponsor: Dr. Keng and Mrs. Betty Leong

Criteria: For demonstrated superior achievement in internal medicine.

Sponsor: Drs. Sam and Nancy Lerner Endowment Fund

Criteria: 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.

Sponsor: The Estate of Dr. Norman and Helen Levine

Criteria: For academic merit and financial need.

Sponsor: The Dr. Roger P. Link Endowed Fund

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

Sponsor: The Dr. Ted Lock Endowed Scholarship Fund

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

Sponsor: The Dr. Heidi Lott Endowment Fund

Criteria: For a well-rounded student in good academic standing with financial need who is pursuing a career in practice and is a resident of Tazewell or Woodford County, the city of Peoria, or the Mississippi Valley region.

Sponsor: The Lutz Family Endowment Fund

Criteria: For a student who participates in the Illinois Food Animal Reproduction, Medicine, and Surgery program.

Sponsor: The Magrane Ophthalmology Fund

Criteria: For exceptional performance in the clinical ophthalmology rotation.

Sponsor: The Martin Family and Capitol Illini Veterinary Services Scholarship Fund

Criteria: For a student with demonstrated interest in small animal medicine, who is a member of student groups and whose resume reflects past work in a veterinary clinic.

Sponsor: Dr. Frances Joan Masser Endowment Fund

Criteria: For a veterinary student in good academic standing.

Sponsor: The Dr. Patrick C. Matchette Endowment Fund

Criteria: For a resident of DuPage County with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

Sponsor: The Mattoon Kennel Club

Criteria: Native of Coles, Effingham, or Fayette County. Interest in small animals, with preference given to the interest are of dogs.

Sponsor: The Dr. and Mrs. David McConnell Endowment Fund

Criteria: For a student with a solid foundation in basic sciences; a questioning mind; a work ethic reflecting perseverance, self-reliance, and initiative; a willingness to accept responsibility in the face of financial need; and collegiality and a positive attitude. The student must have current membership in the Illinois Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Sponsor: The Genevieve B. McDonough Veterinary Medicine Fund

Criteria: Recipients shall have a high level of financial need and preference shall be given to students who are US citizens or permanent residents from the State of Illinois.

Sponsor: The Estate of Michael McElvaine

Criteria: For a student who demonstrates record or strong potential in support of LGBTQ activism. Small animal and shelter medicine focus.

Sponsor: Dr. Edward McGinniss

Criteria: Scholarships in the unit.

Sponsor: The McLaughlin Family Endowment Fund

Criteria: For a student interested in small animal medicine and surgery and who has been a member of the Illinois Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association for two years and is in good academic standing.

Sponsor: The Rose Ann Meccoli Memorial Scholarship Fund

Criteria: For a student who has contributed significantly to the care and quality of life of the Wildlife Medical Clinic resident educational animals.

Sponsor: The Dr. Paul and Sara J. Meginnis Scholarship Fund

Criteria: For a student in good academic standing with high financial need.

Sponsor: Dr. Beryl D. and Renee Endowment Fund

Criteria: For a student who exemplifies the ability to show compassion in effectively dealing with the bond that exists between small animal companions and the owners.

Sponsor: The John Michael Scholarship Fund

Criteria: For students who demonstrate an interest in early mentoring in a 24-hour full-service facility with the goal of setting up, shadowing and learning in a real-world environment.

Sponsor: The Jerrold and Marian Michaels Scholarship Fund

Criteria: For a native or resident of McHenry County with financial need.

Sponsor: The Dr. Christopher Moberly Endowment Fund

Criteria: For a student with excellent leadership qualities who exhibits potential of good surgical skills, has excellent abilities in communicating with clients, is respected by classmates, and exhibits sensitivity and compassion for the wellness of all living creatures.

Sponsor: The Roma and Carol Ann Most Trust Fund

Criteria: For a female student who is a resident of Illinois with an interest in small animals and demonstrated financial need.

Sponsor: Nestlé Purina PetCare

Criteria: For a student who demonstrates excellence and a strong interest in companion animal nutrition.

Sponsor: Northern Lakes Equine Practice

Criteria: For an equine-focused fourth-year student who intends to pursue equine medicine, ideally in private practice.

Sponsor: The OTS Theta Chapter and Alumni

Criteria: For a member of the Omega Tau Sigma veterinary fraternity based upon an essay describing how he or she has personally demonstrated the spirit of OTS.

Sponsor: Christine K. and David M. Heine

Criteria: For demonstrated compassion when interacting with clients of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, leadership and communication skills, and a strong interest in the human-animal bond.

Sponsor: The James C. Prater Family

Criteria: For demonstrated financial need and academic merit. Scholarship can be renewable for recipients who remain in good standing.

Sponsor: The Severn Provus and Birdell Eck Provus Scholarship Endowment Fund

Criteria: For a student with financial need who is pursuing a career in small animal medicine; preference is given to minority students as well as those with experience at a humane society or animal shelter.

Sponsor: Evelyn Puhse Carapella and the Edwardsville Kennel Club

Criteria: For a resident of Madison, St. Clair, Jersey, or Macoupin counties who has shown satisfactory academic progress and who plans to enter small animal practice.