The Theresa and Allen Thomas BIPOC Education Fund was established in 2022 by Dr. Theresa Thomas and Mr. Allen Thomas with the intended purpose of assisting, primarily, African Americans, but also Indigenous Peoples and other People of Color with the ever-rising cost of funding education by providing them with scholarships. Initially, such scholarships shall be provided to students attending the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine located in Ithaca, NY.

Theresa and Allen Thomas (Read their BIO here)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants MUST demonstrate financial need

  • Applicants MUST be FULL time 2nd, 3rd or 4th year veterinary student

  • Applicants MUST attend the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (Ithaca, NY)

Scholarship Amount

Two (2) nonrenewable scholarships, worth $15,000 each, are to be awarded annually

Timeline

The application period for 2024 is now open.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the link below and select The Theresa and Allen Thomas BIPOC Education Fund Form.