Scholarships

The Burns-Maynard Veterinary Scholarship was established through a generous $30,000 gift from Alan and Terri Burns to support students from Greene and Craighead counties pursuing veterinary education at A-State.

Inspired by their desire to give back to the region and university that shaped their lives, the couple created this scholarship to open doors for future veterinarians from Northeast Arkansas. Alan, a 1993 zoology graduate from Greene County, and Terri, a 1988 elementary education graduate and Jonesboro native, remain deeply connected to the community they call home.

The Donna K. Easley Small Animal Practice Support Endowed Scholarship was established through a generous $50,000 gift from longtime animal welfare advocate Donna Easley to support Arkansas residents pursuing a DVM degree at A-State.

Created for students passionate about small animal care and committed to animal welfare, the scholarship reflects Easley’s desire to uplift future veterinarians who will champion accessible, compassionate care in their communities. A dedicated animal rescue volunteer for more than 25 years, Easley has collaborated closely with veterinarians across the state, and her experiences inspired her to invest in students who share her values and her commitment to improving the lives of animals.

The Smith, Whitney, Eubanks Veterinary Scholarship was established through a $35,000 endowment funded by three A-State alumni—Dr. Harry Smith III, Dr. Wayne Whitney, and Dr. Steve Eubanks—to support future students entering the College of Veterinary Medicine.

All three graduated in 1979 and formed a lasting friendship through the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, a connection that helped shape their academic and professional paths. Their gift reflects a shared desire to give back to the university that launched their careers and to help future veterinary students pursue a high-quality education and achieve their goals.

Visit each link for more information about the specific award:

• John D. Spurling Scholarship
• Arkansas Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program
• FFAR Veterinary Student Research Fellowship
• Morris Animal Foundation Veterinary Student Scholars Program
• VIN Foundation
• American Association of Swine Veterinarians and partners
• AASVF – Merck Veterinary Student Scholarship Program
• HSVMA Compassionate Care Veterinary Student Scholarship
• American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship
• American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation
• Chi Academic Scholarship for Acupuncture
• Paw Prosper Scholarships
• Zoetis
• Unleashable Scholarship
• FSIS Adel A. Malak Scholarship
• Army Medical Scholarship