On May 24th, 2022, Jackie Cazares was tragically killed in the Robb Elementary School shooting.
Jackie always held a deep passion for animals, and her desire to help them led her to dream of becoming a veterinarian. Jackie found solace and joy in the presence of animals, their innocence and unconditional love captivating her heart. Jackie's dream was fueled by her belief that every animal deserves the same love and care as any other living being.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Jackie Cazares and keep her dreams alive by supporting students who are pursuing careers as veterinarians.
Any current student who is pursuing a career in veterinary medicine may apply for this scholarship opportunity. One winner will be awarded nationally, one winner will be selected from the state of Texas, and one winner will be chosen from Uvalde, Texas.
To apply, tell us what experience motivated you to pursue education in veterinary science.
What experience led you to pursue an education in veterinary science?
The application deadline is May 10, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jun 10, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 10, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.