1890 Center of Excellence for StudentSuccess and Workforce Development

PVM SCHOLARS PROGRAM

1890 Pre Vet Med
Scholars Program

A community built to help you get to vet school.

A structured support program for undergraduate students across 1890 land-grant institutions who are serious about pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. More than an extracurricular — a guided pathway, a professional community, and a resource network designed to help you succeed.

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WHAT YOU GET ACCESS TO

What you get as
a PVM Scholar.

Program participants have access to a range of resources and support structures designed to strengthen their application and their confidence.

Academic advising

Guidance on coursework, prerequisites, and staying on track toward your application timeline.

Application preparation

Support with your personal statement, experience documentation, and application review.

Career exploration

Exposure to the full range of veterinary career paths, including rural and food animal medicine.

Mentorship

Connections with veterinary professionals, faculty mentors, and peers who have been through the process.

Activities & events

Workshops, site visits, webinars, and networking opportunities throughout the academic year.

Community

A network of pre-vet students across 1890 institutions who share your goals and your commitment.

WHO IT'S FOR

Who should
apply.

The PVM Scholars Program is open to undergraduate students enrolled at 1890 land-grant institutions who are interested in pursuing veterinary medicine or a related career path. You do not need to have everything figured out to apply.

Strong candidates typically:

01Are enrolled in or planning to complete pre-vet prerequisite coursework
02Have an interest in veterinary medicine, animal science, or a related field
03Are willing to participate in program activities and meet program expectations
04Are looking for guidance, community, and structured support

Students at any stage of their undergraduate journey are encouraged to apply. Earlier is better, but it is never too late to get involved.

HOW TO APPLY

Joining is
straightforward.

Check eligibility

Confirm that you are enrolled at a participating 1890 institution and meet any basic eligibility requirements outlined by your institution's program coordinator.

Complete the application

Submit the PVM Scholars Program application. The application will ask about your academic background, your interest in veterinary medicine, and your goals.

Connect with your coordinator

Each 1890 institution has a designated program contact. Reach out to them with any questions about the process or what to expect.

Participate and engage

Once accepted, show up. Attend program activities, connect with your mentor, and take advantage of every resource available to you.

Start your application→

EXPECTATIONS

A two-way
commitment.

Your institutional academic advisor is your primary point of contact for specific expectations, deadlines, and requirements. The 1890 PVM Scholars Program Coordinator is here to help!

Find your advisor→

The program invests in you, and we ask that you show up and engage in return. Expectations vary slightly by institution, but participants are generally expected to:

01Maintain satisfactory academic standing at their institution
02Participate in scheduled program activities, workshops, and events
03Submit required semester updates and experience documentation
04Communicate proactively with their program coordinator or mentor
05Represent the program and the 1890 community with professionalism

01Normal, Alabama

Alabama A&M University

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND PRE-VET

Alabama A&M University, an 1890 land-grant institution founded in 1875, doesn't operate its own veterinary school. Instead it serves as one of Tuskegee University's formal pre-vet pipeline partners, preparing students through its Animal Bio-Health Sciences program for admission into the region's veterinary colleges.

Program highlights

01Formal articulation agreement with Tuskegee's College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM)
02Animal Bio-Health Sciences major built around pre-vet coursework and eligible for the 1890 Agricultural Scholarship
03Eligible students can enter TUCVM's DVM program after 3 years of undergraduate study via SOAR/PVMS
04Students gain hands-on lab experience through Tuskegee's Annual Veterinary Medicine Symposium

Program and Contact Information↗

1890 Pre Vet MedScholars Program

What you get as a PVM Scholar.