MCAHTSA Scholarship

UPDATED 2024/2025

This scholarship fund was established by MCAHTSA, Mesa’s Veterinary Technology student service club. This scholarship is designed to recognize and provide financial assistance to students majoring in Veterinary Technology.

To be considered for this scholarship you:

  • Must have a 3.0 (B) GPA
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must be returning to mesa college in the fall
  • Must have completed 12+ units at Mesa
  • Must major in one of the following areas:
    Animal Health Technology; Veterinary Technology

 


Award funds will be disbursed:
Immediate release of full award (May)

Award
$450
Deadline
02/13/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. 2024: Your Educational Journey. Please share the following: The educational journey that led you to Mesa, including what you did before coming here and what made you decide to enroll at Mesa. Your future goals, including what you plan to do after graduation from Mesa and what your long-term career and educational goals are. Why you chose your major or field of study. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  2. 2024: Resiliency Question. Please share the following: How you have exhibited resiliency in your life. Specific examples of a challenge or challenges that you have overcome. How this scholarship will have a meaningful impact on your educational journey. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  3. 2024: Financial Need Essay. Submit an original essay describing your financial need. Mention if you are eligible for PELL or BOG funding, or describe why you are not eligible for PELL or BOG. Include any outside financial support you receive from all sources. (500 words)
  4. For this scholarship essay, please share your experience in community service related to the veterinary field. You can describe how you've given back to the community in this field or share any volunteer opportunities you have participated in. Additionally, explain how these experiences have helped you learn and grow. Your essay should be between 300 to 500 words.