VVMAF Scholarship for Vermonters Attending Veterinary School
The VVMAF scholarship program for 2026/2027 is now closed. Applications will open for 2027/2028 in May of 2027. The Vermont Veterinary Medical Association Foundation, Inc. (VVMAF) is a non-profit charitable organization whose main mission is to award scholarships to deserving Vermont veterinary students who plan to return to Vermont to practice. Established in 2011 under the auspices of the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association, the VVMAF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. It is supported by donations from veterinarians, the New England Veterinary Medical Association, and a very generous donation from the John Rhodes Trust.
Since 2012, the VVMAF has contributed $165,000 to Vermonters attending veterinary school. With YOUR help, we hope to continue to make meaningful contributions to more future Vermont veterinarians!
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2026 Recipients of the VVMA Foundation Scholarship Awards
 Emily Bushey is entering her third year at the Ontario Veterinary College. A lifelong Vermonter, her passion for veterinary medicine began on her uncle’s dairy farm and through early experiences with 4-H and job shadowing. She is particularly drawn to building strong client relationships and compassionate communication. Emily plans to return to Vermont after graduation to practice clinical veterinary medicine, with interests in surgery and internal medicine, and to actively contribute to her community as both a veterinarian and mentor to future students.
 Caroline Kirby is a second year veterinary student at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph, and a graduate of Cornell University. She grew up in East Montpelier, Vermont, where her involvement in dairy 4-H sparked her interest in veterinary medicine and agriculture. She plans to return to Vermont after graduation to practice large animal medicine, with a particular interest in dairy and food animal medicine.
 Rachel Kendrick-Schwartz is a third year veterinary student at The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. She has deep Vermont roots, tracing her family history in the state back to the 1840s. Originally from Waterbury, she left Vermont to gain experience in specialty veterinary medicine, with interests in oncology, internal medicine, and surgery. After graduation, Rachel hopes to bring that knowledge and experience home to Vermont. Her goal is to help expand access to affordable, high-quality veterinary care for Vermonters while maintaining her commitment to specialized medicine.
 Wendzae Wendling is a second year veterinary student at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She grew up in Wolcott, VT where her family owns a small farm. Looking ahead, Wendzae aspires to potentially work as a shelter veterinarian, although she remains open to multiple possibilities, including potentially working with farm animals as well as small animals.
 Molly Loucy is a student from Milton, VT at The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, class of 2027. She returns to Vermont each summer to work with local veterinarians and plans to complete clinical externships in Vermont. Passionate about veterinary neurology, Molly aims to pursue a rotating internship and Neurology residency inspired by her current research on canine gliomas through the Georgia Veterinary Scholars Program. She plans to return to Vermont to build a career in neurology, making specialized care accessible in rural communities.
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