LSU Vet Med gave out more than $291,000 in scholarships and awards in 2025

In 2025, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine gave out more than $291,000 in scholarships and awards to veterinary students. Students received monetary awards, memberships to professional organizations, journal subscriptions, plaques, certificates and veterinary medicine manuals and supplies. Since 2015, the LSU SVM has distributed more than $2.6 million in scholarships and awards thanks to the generosity of private citizens, foundations, organizations, and corporations. Scholarships and awards for the Class of 2025 are included in the announcement about commencement.

First-, second-, and third-year students who received scholarships and awards are listed below by state, hometown, and last name. 

Arizona

Joshua Thier, in DVM Class 2027, from Queen Creek, Ariz., received the Changram Kumarath Sankunny Memorial Award.

Arkansas

Jenna Patterson, in DVM Class 2028, from Arkadelphia, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Award.

Cailey Schmutz, in DVM Class 2026, from Bella Vista, Ark., received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

Allie Southerland, in DVM Class 2028, from Benton, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Award

Emily Smith, in DVM Class 2026, from Cabot, Ark., received the Opal Christiansen Memorial Scholarship

Katherine Smith, in DVM Class 2027, from Cave Springs, Ark., received the Dr. Mary Boudreaux and the Class of 1979 Scholarship.

Astrid Adrian, in DVM Class 2027, from Conway, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Award.

Kole Rector, in DVM Class 2027, from Fayetteville, Ark., received the Opal Christiansen Memorial Scholarship.

Jenna Hunter, in DVM Class 2026, from Fort Smith, Ark., received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

Madison Dickey, in DVM Class 2027, from Greenbrier, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Award.

Caroline Graddy, in DVM Class 2028, from Harrison, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Award and the Marsh-Rosenberg Student Award for Fiscal Prudence.

Mary Claire Stewart, in DVM Class 2027, from Helena, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation. Jack R. Redman and Elizabeth G. Redman Scholarship and the Margaret Lucille Thomas Taylor Memorial Scholarship.

Amber Steinhauer, in DVM Class 2028, from Hot Springs, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Jack R. Redman and Elizabeth G. Redman Scholarship.

Catherine Rankin, in DVM Class 2028, from Little Rock, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Award.

Patrik Rollefson, in DVM Class 2025, from Little Rock, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Jack R. Redman and Elizabeth G. Redman Scholarship.

Carson Phillips, in DVM Class 2028, from Maumelle, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Award.

Mia Ratliff, in DVM Class 2027, from Russellville, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Award.

Ethan Hill, in DVM Class 2025, from Springfield, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Jack R. Redman and Elizabeth G. Redman Scholarship.

California

Audrey Hillman, in DVM Class 2025, from San Ramon, Calif., received the Dr. Eugene Zeller Leadership Scholarship.

Colorado

Alison Ingols, in DVM Class 2027, from Hayden, Colo., received the John D. Rhoades Leadership Scholarship.

Florida

Yan Zermeno-Salinas, in DVM Class 2026, from Jacksonville, Fla., received the M. Darnell Besch and Dr. Everett Besch Scholarship.

Kameron Horak, in DVM Class 2027, from Pensacola, Fla., received the Perry B. Lecates, Sr. Memorial Scholarship.

Melia Lindner, in DVM Class 2026, from Shalimar, Fla., received the Louisiana Academy of Veterinary Practice Companion Animal Scholarship and the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

Austin Dykas, in DVM Class 2026, from Zephyrhills, Fla., received the Henry Chester Propes and Mary Wood Propes Memorial Scholarship.

Georgia

Caroline Sasseti, in DVM Class 2028, from Milton, Ga., received the LSU School of Vet Med Class of 1988 Award.

Illinois

Caleb Applebaum, in DVM Class 2026, from Chicago, Ill., received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

Louisiana

Bailee Weems, in DVM Class 2026, from Addis, La., received the Jill and Roger Jenkins Scholarships for Mike the Tiger's Caretaker and the Planche Mike the Tiger Caregiver Scholarship.

Sommer Davis, in DVM Class 2026, from Alexandria, La., received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

Saige Annison, in DVM Class 2028, from Baton Rouge, La., received the Tribute Equine.

Alexis Nguyen, in DVM Class 2027, from Baton Rouge, La., received the Dr. Carrie Washburn Memorial Scholarship.

Mary Torregrosa, in DVM Class 2027, from Baton Rouge, La., received the Peri Tumay, DVM Memorial Scholarship.

Katherine VanWinkle, in DVM Class 2027, from Baton Rouge, La., received the Catherine M. Landry and Daniel Gillane Feline Studies Scholarship.

Spencer Stelly, in DVM Class 2027, from Boyce, La., received the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Outstanding Student.

Alyssa Woodard, in DVM Class 2027, from Coushatta, La., received the Robert M. Hammatt Award for Proficiency in Food Animal Medicine.

Abigail Gunby, in DVM Class 2028, from Denham Springs, La., received the Student Chapter-Amer Vet Med Assn Aux School.

Brianna Cutshall, in DVM Class 2026, from DeRidder, La., received the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Outstanding Student.

Madison Hopper, in DVM Class 2025, from Deridder, La., received the Nestlé Purina Nutrition Scholarship.

Robin Walther, in DVM Class 2026, from Houma, La., received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

Joshua Lessigne, in DVM Class 2028, from Jennings, La., received the Marsh-Rosenberg Student Award for Fiscal Prudence.

Vanessa Barrios, in DVM Class 2026, from Kenner, La., received the Robert C. Lorio Children Memorial Scholarship.

Ethan Reeves, in DVM Class 2025, from Kinder, La., received the Calcasieu Kennel Club Scholarship.

Mya Orantes, in DVM Class 2026, from Lafayette, La., received the Dr. Barry Robert Memorial Scholarship and the Dr. Carrie Washburn Memorial Scholarship.

Abby Daigle, in DVM Class 2028, from Lockport, La., received the Brenda F. Banks Memorial Scholarship.

Caroline Bonin, in DVM Class 2027, from Metairie, La., received the Audrey Engelhart Scholarship.

Kiersten Boss, in DVM Class 2027, from New Iberia, La., received the Dr. Steven D. Everson and Dr. Bradley S. Everson Honorary Endowed Scholarship, the Riddick Scholarship, and the Baton Rouge Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Scholarship.

Emma Pichoff, in DVM Class 2026, from New Iberia, La., received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

Laura Lynn Tucker, in DVM Class 2026, from New Orleans, La., received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

Kaylin Herrington, in DVM Class 2028, from Oak Grove, La., received the Bayou Kennel Club, Inc. Endowed Scholarship.

Madison Vicknair, in DVM Class 2026, from Paulina, La., received the Jill and Roger Jenkins Scholarships for Mike the Tiger's Caretaker and the Planche Mike the Tiger Caregiver Scholarship.

Hannah Karabelen, in DVM Class 2028, from Pierre Part, La., received the Class of 1984 Memorial Scholarship.

Charles Stewart, in DVM Class 2028, from Port Allen, La., received the LSU Vet Med Equine Health Studies Program.

Kristen Weimer, in DVM Class 2025, from Raceland, La., received the Benjamin C. Greene "Make a Difference" Memorial Scholarship.

Kathryn LeBlanc, in DVM Class 2026, from Rayne, La., received the K.C. Toups Memorial Scholarship.

Sydney Talbot, in DVM Class 2026, from River Ridge, La., received the M. K. Clucas Equine Scholarship.

Abby Shanks, in DVM Class 2027, from Shreveport, La., received the Dr. Steven D. Everson and Dr. Bradley S. Everson Honorary Endowed Scholarship.

Carmelle Walker, in DVM Class 2026, from Shreveport, La., received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

Courtney Wingate, in DVM Class 2027, from Shreveport, La., received the Dr. Steven D. Everson and Dr. Bradley S. Everson Honorary Endowed Scholarship.

Courney Young, in DVM Class 2028, from Shreveport, La., received the Robert C. Lorio Children Memorial Scholarship and the Northwest Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship.

Taydan Stravinksy, in DVM Class 2026, from Slidell, La., received the M. K. Clucas Equine Scholarship and the Dean Peter F. Haynes Equine Award.

Erin Blanchard, in DVM Class 2027, from Thibodaux, La., received the Dr. Mary Boudreaux and the Class of 1979 Scholarship.

Alisha LeDoux, in DVM Class 2028, from Welsh, La., received the Calcasieu Kennel Club Scholarship and the Perry B. Lecates, Sr. Memorial Scholarship.

Rhiannon Ballard-Davis, in DVM Class 2026, from West Monroe, La., received the Bayou Kennel Club, Inc. Endowed Scholarship and the Dr. C. Ken White Memorial Scholarship.

Emily Barnes, in DVM Class 2026, from Youngsville, La., received the Benjamin C. Greene "Make a Difference" Memorial Scholarship.

Maryland

Camilla Schreiber, in DVM Class 2027, from Baltimore, Md., received the Hill's Pet Nutrition Service Scholarship.

Mississippi

Cassidy Ketchum, in DVM Class 2026, from Diamondhead, Miss., received the Dr. Barry Robert Memorial Scholarship and the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

Alonna Dean, in DVM Class 2027, from Hurley, Miss., received the Dr. Steven D. Everson and Dr. Bradley S. Everson Honorary Endowed Scholarship.

North Carolina

Katherine Woolf, in DVM Class 2026, from Asheville, N.C., received the Dr. Eugene Zeller Leadership Scholarship.

New York

Ashley Zoltowski, in DVM Class 2028, from Buffalo, N.Y., received the Furbaby Student Wellbeing Award.

Sarah Bucher, in DVM Class 2027, from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., received the Sheri Ellen Cole Memorial Fund.

Pennsylvania

Emily Brion, in DVM Class 2028, from Sayre, Penn., received the LSU Vet Med First Year Anatomy.

Tennessee

Bethany Eaton, in DVM Class 2027, from Madisonville, Tenn., received the Brenda F. Banks Memorial Scholarship and the Eleanor Connell Witter of Live Oak at Cedar Lodge Farm Scholarship.

Holland Casper, in DVM Class 2028, from Memphis, Tenn., received the Dr. Herbert C. Berger Scholarship.

Texas

Savannah Kendall, in DVM Class 2028, from Anna, Texas, received the Sheri Ellen Cole Memorial Fund.

Ashley Zoltowski, in DVM Class 2028, from Frisco, Texas, received the Furbaby Student Wellbeing Award.

Mariah Alexander, in DVM Class 2025, from Houston, Texas, received the M. K. Clucas Equine Scholarship.

Maryella Cohn, in DVM Class 2025, from Houston, Texas, received the Avian Research Scholarship.

Michelle MacIntyre, in DVM Class 2026, from Houston, Texas, received the Louisiana Academy of Vet Practice Companion Animal Scholarship.

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