Eight veterinary students were recently selected to receive $2,500 scholarships from the American Live Stock Insurance Company (ALSIC) and the AAEP Foundation. The scholarships are presented annually to fourth-year veterinary students who plan to pursue a career in equine veterinary practice.

The scholarship recipients are Chris Bell, Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan; Dale Brown, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine; Kelly Ann Butterworth, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine; Mary Gochnauer, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine; Lydia G. Hamilton, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine; Misty C. Jordan, Texas A & M University College of Veterinary Medicine; Maureen Kelleher, University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine; and Travis Tull, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.

Veterinary students are nominated for the scholarships by their individual schools with supporting references from AAEP members and clinical instructors. In addition to academic excellence, recipients are evaluated on leadership ability and involvement in activities that benefit the health and welfare of the horse.

Based in Geneva, Ill., ALSIC is a licensed insurance carrier in all 50 states and is primarily involved in livestock mortality. Coverage also is provided in other parts of the world with special emphasis on Australia and South Africa. ALSIC is the proud recipient of the A+ (Superior) rating from the independent analyst, A.M. Best & Company