The SCVMA Education and Scholarship Foundation (501-c-3) was incorporated in 2015 to provide student scholarships and continuing education programs. In 2025, the foundation was expanded to offer resources, grants, and scholarships to improve animal and human welfare. The new and improved foundation is now called the Southern California Veterinary Medical Foundation.
Active Events
The SCVMF is committed to supporting the ongoing animal welfare efforts and helping the veterinary professionals who assist in rescue, relief, and recovery actions related to the Palisades and Eaton Fires in Los Angeles.
For information related to disaster grants and resource support, email scvmainfo@scvma.org
What we do…
All contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent of the law (Tax ID: 47-5548078). The SCVMA funds a variety of programs including student scholarships, educational programs, and reimbursement of disaster expenses.
HOW YOU CAN HELP…
You can help by:
- simply making a contribution. Click below
- participating in one of our fundraising events held annually
- including the foundation in your long term tax planning
- donating gifts to our silent auctions and live events
Contact scvmainfo@scvma.org to discuss options.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
SCVMF educational scholarships were created to help Southern California residents who are currently enrolled in AVMA-accredited College of Veterinary Medicine (in California) or RVT programs (based in California) receive financial assistance.
Click the button below to see the Requirements to apply for the SCVMF Student Scholarship .
