Eight veterinary students committed to careers in equine medicine received $2,500 scholarships from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation and Markel Corporation on Dec. 7 during the Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture at the AAEP’s 61^st Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Now in its 27^th year, the annual scholarship program awards financial support to fourth-year veterinary students who are proven leaders at their veterinary schools, advocates for equine welfare, and academic achievers. Since inception of the program in 1989, 194 veterinary students have received $419,000 in scholarship support. 

Congratulations to the following 2015 recipients: 

• Holly Brown, University of Wisconsin
• Annie Chavent, North Carolina State University
• Lauren Fischer, Michigan State University
• Drew Koch, Colorado State University
• Tate Morris, Cornell University
• Kathleen Morriss, Auburn University
• Shanna Nelson, University of Missouri
• KT Steward, University of Florida

“Markel has been a leader in equine insurance for many years,” said AAEP Foundation Chairman Jeff Berk, VMD. “We can’t thank Markel and its dedicated team enough for continuing its leadership by supporting this scholarship program. Equine veterinary students need financial assistance now more than ever, and Markel’s continued dedication is so important in helping these students as veterinary school debt loads increase