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World Veterinary Association Students Scholarship: $5000 Award

Published: September 21, 2026;4 min read;By SW Admin

The WVA and MSD Animal Health are delighted to announce the 2026 World Veterinary Association Students Scholarship. 

For all selected candidates, $5000 will be provided for each of the 40 scholars to support their academic pursuits.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided

Scholarship Host: World Veterinary Association
Host Country: Asia || Africa || Australia || Canada || Europe || France || UK || USA || Nigeria || Japan || Sweden || Ireland || Singapore || China || Germany || Finland || Netherlands || South Africa || Kenya || Ghana || Korea
Category: Undergraduate Scholarships ||  Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships || PhD Scholarships 
Benefits: Full Scholarship • $5000 Awards• Mentorship • Networking
Eligibility: Students from 190+ Countries
Deadline: October 15, 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.

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The WVA/MSD Veterinary Student Scholarship 2025 is 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.

To be considered for the 2026 award, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

  • Be a citizen or a student in one of the countries under the grant coverage.
  • Not have been a prior recipient of any WVA/MSD Animal Health scholarship grants.
  • Currently matriculated to the academic year 2026-2027 at a recognised school of veterinary medicine.
  • Have completed all first-year exams.
  • Be registered in the second or third-year year of your school veterinary programme (or later years if the program is longer than 4 years).
  • Not be a first or last-year student.
  • Be allowed to receive international funds under the SWIFT system at a bank account registered to your  name.
  • Only applications in English are accepted; applications in other languages will not be considered.
  • Tell your story and use your own words, limit your use of AI. Anyone can fill in an application, what sets you apart?

To complete your application, prepare the following documents in advance:

  • Complete Application Form
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement

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The step-by-step guide to apply for the World Veterinary Association Students Scholarship is as follows;

  • Visit the official scholarship portal (Click the link below).
  • Create Your Account: Register using a valid, active email and phone number.
  • Complete the Form. Fill in academic, personal, and institutional details accurately.
  • Upload Required Documents: Attach all documents listed in the section above in the specified format.
  • Applications must be submitted through the WVA Smarter Select platform.
  • Submit your application by the deadline.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2026