VIN Foundation Announces the 2027 Mike Dunn, DVM Veterinary Student Scholarship Created by Becky Godchaux

Two students will be awarded up to $140,000 in veterinary school scholarships for the fourth year in a row

DAVIS, Calif., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The VIN Foundation is excited to announce the 2027 Mike Dunn, DVM Veterinary Student Scholarship created by Becky Godchaux is accepting applications. Two students beginning their first year of veterinary school in the United States in Fall 2027 will each receive a scholarship of up to $35,000 annually, totaling up to $140,000 per student for the duration of their program, up to four years.

Animal lover Becky Godchaux created this scholarship in 2023 in recognition of her veterinarian, Dr. Mike Dunn. Ms. Godchaux's goal with this scholarship is to nurture the creation of more veterinarians like Mike. As she says, "The happiness of my dogs is only as good as their health, and that is dependent on good veterinary care."

The VIN Foundation is honored to be the chosen home for this generous one-of-a-kind scholarship. Ms. Godchaux shared, "While I am supporting the students by providing the scholarship for the school tuition, it feels good to know the VIN Foundation is providing the support of helpful programs and tools to guide them through their careers and set them up for success."

The 2027 annual Mike Dunn, DVM Veterinary Student Scholarship created by Becky Godchaux application window is accepting applications. The 2027 application deadline is October 1, 2026. This scholarship is restricted to veterinary students who are committed to practicing companion animal veterinary medicine. Awardees will also receive mentorship and support through school and beyond, including mental wellness support, student debt support, and everything in between from the VIN Foundation programs.

Learn more about the scholarship on the VIN Foundation website.

About VIN Foundation
The VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides helpful programs to veterinarians throughout their careers so they can help our animals and those who care for them. The VIN Foundation was created by members of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), an online community of veterinarians and veterinary students with over 113,000 members worldwide. Learn more about the VIN Foundation and its resources at https://VINFoundation.org. The VIN Foundation is made possible through generous gifts by individual donors and grants; all gifts made to the VIN Foundation are tax deductible.

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