LSU Vet Med gave out approximately $346,178 in scholarships and awards in 2026

In 2026, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine gave out approximately $346,178 in scholarships and awards to veterinary students; these do not include the awards and scholarships for the senior students graduating in 2026. Students received monetary awards, memberships to professional organizations, journal subscriptions, plaques, certificates and veterinary medicine manuals and supplies. Since 2016, the LSU SVM has distributed more than $2.79 million in scholarships and awards thanks to the generosity of private citizens, foundations, organizations, and corporations. Scholarships and awards for the Class of 2026 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. 

ALABAMA

Blayne Blake (Class of 2029), from Semmes

, Ala., received the Pawlusiow Scholarship.

ARIZONA

Joshua Thier (Class of 2027), from Queen Creek, Ariz., received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

ARKANSAS

Jenna Patterson (Class of 2028), from Arkadelphia, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Jack R. Redman and Elizabeth G. Redman Scholarship.

Taylor Mitchell (Class of 2029), from Batesville, Ark., received the Thomas Scholarship.

Christopher Tarkington (Class of 2027), from Beebe, Ark., received the Arkansas School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Scholarship and the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarship.

Angelina Abbott (Class of 2029), from Cabot, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarship.

Emily Smith (Class of 2026), from Cabot, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Jack R. Redman and Elizabeth G. Redman Scholarship and the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarship.

Katherine Smith (Class of 2027), from Cave Springs, Ark., received the M. K. Clucas Equine Scholarship, the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Jack R. Redman and Elizabeth G. Redman Scholarship, and the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarship.

Kole Rector (Class of 2027), from Fayetteville, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarship.

Emerson Lejong (Class of 2029), from Greenwood, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Jack R. Redman and Elizabeth G. Redman Scholarship.

Caroline Graddy (Class of 2028), from Harrison, Ark., received the Dr. Robert M. Hammatt Award for Proficiency in Food Animal Medicine.

Amber Steinhauer (Class of 2028), from Hot Springs, Ark., received the Opal Christiansen Memorial Scholarship.

Reese Johnson (Class of 2028), from Little Rock, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarship.

Catherine Rankin (Class of 2028), from Little Rock, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarship.

Hannah Shaw (Class of 2029), from Little Rock, Ark., received the Class of 2028029984 Memorial Scholarship.

William Stewart (Class of 2028), from Magazine, Ark., received the Arkansas School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Scholarship.

Zachery Roberts (Class of 2026), from Monticello, Ark., received the Robert B. Lank DVM Memorial Scholarship.

Halle Bennett (Class of 2029), from Quitman, Ark., received the Opal Christiansen Memorial Scholarship.

Leah Goff (Class of 2029), from Vilonia, Ark., received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarship.

CALIFORNIA

Diego Vidrio (Class of 2028), from Costa Mesa, Calif., received the Perry B. Lecates, Sr. Memorial Scholarship.

Jessica Barron (Class of 2029), from San Jose, Calif., received the A. B. Freeman Scholarship.

COLORADO

Jesse Jensen (Class of 2027), from Firestone, Colo., received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

Allison Ingols (Class of 2027), from Hayden, Colo., received the Benjamin C. Green "Make a difference" Memorial Scholarship.

FLORIDA

Kameron Horak (Class of 2027), from Pensacola, Fla., received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

GEORGIA

Hannah Sorrow (Class of 2027), from Gray, Ga., received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

LOUISIANA

Baylee Weems (Class of 2026), from Addis, La., received the Mike the Tiger Student Caretaker Scholarship.

Josie Purvis (Class of 2027), from Albany, La., received the Perry B. Lecates, Sr. Memorial Scholarship.

Truett Bankston (Class of 2027), from Baton Rouge, La., received the Robert B. Lank DVM Memorial Scholarship.

Alexis Nguyen (Class of 2027), from Baton Rouge, La., received the Dr. Eugene Zeller Leadership Scholarship.

Emilie Stevens (Class of 2029), from Baton Rouge, La., received the Hill's Pet Nutrition Service Scholarship.

Mary Torregrossa (Class of 2027), from Baton Rouge, La., received the Peri Tumay, DVM Memorial Fellowship and the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

Katelynn Lewis (Class of 2027), from Beekman, La., received the Dean Peter F. Haynes Equine Award and the Bayou Kennel Club, Inc. Endowed Scholarship.

Alysia Cannon (Class of 2026), from Blanchard, La., received the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association 4th Year Outstanding Student Award.

Spencer Stelly (Class of 2027), from Boyce, La., received the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association 3rd Year Outstanding Student Award and the M. Darnell Besch and Dr. Everett Besch Scholarship.

Kelsey Spencer (Class of 2028), from Bunkie, La., received the Dr. Steven D Everson & Dr. Bradley S Everson Honorary Endowed Scholarship.

Grace Chachere (Class of 2029), from Carencro, La., received the Robert C. Lorio Children Memorial Scholarship.

Alyssa Woodard (Class of 2027), from Coushatta, La., received the Benjamin C. Green "Make a difference" Memorial Scholarship.

Kristi Bell (Class of 2029), from DeQuincy, La., received the Marsh-Rosenberg Student Award for Fiscal Prudence.

Isabel Fruge (Class of 2027), from Grand Coteau, La., received the Eleanor Connell Witter of Live Oak at Cedar Lodge Farm Scholarship.

Kathryn VanWinkle (Class of 2027), from Lake Charles, La., received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship, the Calcasieu Kennel Club Scholarship, and the Dr. Steven D Everson & Dr. Bradley S Everson Honorary Endowed Scholarship.

Abby Daigle (Class of 2028), from Lockport, La., received the Eleanor Connell Witter of Live Oak at Cedar Lodge Farm Scholarship.

Alyssa Oswalt (Class of 2028), from Madisonville, La., received the Purina Nutrition Scholarship.

Madison dHemecourt (Class of 2029), from Metairie, La., received the A. B. Freeman Scholarship.

Abigail Kahrs (Class of 2029), from Metairie, La., received the Dr. William D. Pelletier Endowed Scholarship.

Annmarie Raque (Class of 2027), from Metairie, La., received the Marsh-Rosenberg Student Award for Fiscal Prudence.

Haynes Barr (Class of 2028), from Monroe, La., received the Jill and Roger Jenkins Scholarship for Mike the Tiger's Caregiver.

Haynes Barr (Class of 2028), from Monroe, La., received the Planche Mike the Tiger Caregiver Scholarship.

Molly Leonards (Class of 2026), from Moreauville, La., received the Robert B. Lank DVM Memorial Scholarship.

Kiersten Boss (Class of 2027), from New Iberia, La., received the Riddick Scholarship.

Angelo Bowens (Class of 2029), from New Orleans, La., received the Meyer-Landry First Year Award and the Dr. Steven D Everson & Dr. Bradley S Everson Honorary Endowed Scholarship.

Rebecca Hron (Class of 2027), from New Orleans, La., received the M. K. Clucas Equine Scholarship.

Audrey Miceli (Class of 2028), from New Orleans, La., received the Baton Rouge Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Scholarship.

Logan Roddy (Class of 2027), from New Orleans, La., received the Sheri Ellen Cole Memorial Scholarship.

Kaylin Herrington (Class of 2028), from Oak Grove, La., received the Bayou Kennel Club, Inc. Endowed Scholarship.

Madison Vicknair (Class of 2026), from Paulina, La., received the Mike the Tiger Student Caretaker Scholarship.

Hannah Karabelen (Class of 2028), from Pierre Part, La., received the Dr. Mary Boudreaux and Class of 1979 Scholarship.

Clayton Guyotte (Class of 2027), from Ruston, La., received the Louisiana Academy of Veterinary Practice Companion Animal Scholarship.

Trevor Atkins (Class of 2029), from Shreveport, La., received the Student Chapter of the AVMA Auxiliary Scholarship.

Chloe Greene (Class of 2029), from Shreveport, La., received the Northwest Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship.

Courtney Wingate (Class of 2026), from Shreveport, La., received the Louisiana Academy of Veterinary Practice Companion Animal Scholarship and the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

Courtney Young (Class of 2028), from Shreveport, La., received the Audrey Engelhart Scholarship in School of Vet Med.

Indyia Ford (Class of 2029), from St. Francisville, La., received the Dr. Daniel J. Hillmann Scholarship Fund Endowment.

Remy Bergeron (Class of 2028), from Sunset, La., received the Jill and Roger Jenkins Scholarship for Mike the Tiger's Caregiver and the Planche Mike the Tiger Caregiver Scholarship.

Erin Blanchard (Class of 2027), from Thibodaux, La., received the K. C. Toups Memorial Scholarship.

MARYLAND

Riley Corkery (Class of 2029), from Bethesda, Md., received the Dr. Herbert C. Berger Scholarship.

MONTANA

Kaylee Bergman (Class of 2029), from Butte, Mont., received the Class of 2028029984 Memorial Scholarship.

NEW JERSEY

Gabrielle Acquaviva (Class of 2027), from Kinnelon, N.J., received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship and the Dr. Carrie Washburn Memorial Scholarship.

Katrina Senatra (Class of 2029), from Monroe Township, N.J., received the Eleanor Connell Witter of Live Oak at Cedar Lodge Farm Scholarship.

NEW YORK

Kiera Richards (Class of 2028), from Lockport, N.Y., received the Henry Chester Propes & Mary Wood Propes Memorial Scholarship.

PUERTO RICO

Nicole Santiago-La Luz (Class of 2029), from Añasco, Puerto Rico, received the Dean’s Circle Fund Scholarship.

Eunice Bravo (Class of 2028029), from Arecibo, Puerto Rico, received the Tuminello-Van Shoyck Superior Graduate.

Sebastian Lopez Pena (Class of 2027), from Caguas, Puerto Rico, received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

Ambar Nevarez (Class of 2029), from Carolina, Puerto Rico, received the Dean’s Circle Fund Scholarship.

Daniela Saade (Class of 2026), from Dorado, Puerto Rico, received the Margaux McGuire Scholarship in Ophthalmology.

Kaleiny Rosario Santiago (Class of 2029), from Morovis, Puerto Rico, received the Dean’s Circle Fund Scholarship.

Ambar Bonilla Baez (Class of 2027), from Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship and the Dr. Mary Boudreaux and Class of 2028029979 Scholarship.

Stephanie Boggiano Pereira (Class of 2028), from San Juan, Puerto Rico, received the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Class of 1988 Award.

Alanna Costas (Class of 2026), from San Juan, Puerto Rico, received the Dr. Eugene Zeller Leadership Scholarship.

Javier Lugo Arroyo (Class of 2029), from San Juan, Puerto Rico, received the Dean’s Circle Fund Scholarship.

Coralis Vega Reyes (Class of 2029), from Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, received the Dean’s Circle Fund Scholarship.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Fern Sherrell (Class of 2029), from Anderson, S.C., received the Dr. Carrie Washburn Memorial Scholarship.

Harriette Palms (Class of 2029), from Greenville, S.C., received the Tribute Equine Scholarship.

TENNESSEE

Bethany Eaton (Class of 2027), from Madisonville, Tenn., received the Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.

Bethany Eaton (Class of 2027), from Madisonville, Tenn., received the John D. Rhodes Leadership Scholarship.

Holland Casper (Class of 2028), from Memphis, Tenn., received the Margaret Lucille Thomas Taylor Memorial Scholarship.

TEXAS

Shaye Alost (Class of 2028), from El Paso, Texas, received the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association 2nd Year Outstanding Student Award.

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