Heath / Groth Scholarships Awarded

Two students from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University received scholarships on behalf of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association.

Allison Snow, a third year student from Clearwater, Florida was the recipient of the Dr. and Mrs. A.H. Groth, Jr. Scholarship, and Lauren Wall, a third year student from Nashville, Tennessee was this year’s recipient of the Dr. M.K. Heath Memorial Scholarship. Both scholarships were established by the ALVMA to honor Drs. Heath and Groth, Jr.

According to Auburn University, there were 148 veterinary students that applied to the college for financial assistance in 2007-2008. The average debt of these students was approximately $53,150. This is in addition to loans that are handled on main campus. Members of the class of 2007 which graduated last May had an average debt of $94,200. Student debt continues to rise and is of significant concern to officials at Auburn.

According to Dr. Donna W. Angarano, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Auburn, the College of Veterinary Medicine was able to award nearly $290,000 in awards and scholarships, to 130 students this academic year as the result of support from individuals and organizations like the Alabama VMA.