Since 2016, EveryCat Health Foundation and the Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FelineVMA), have partnered annually to provide two scholarships for 3rd or 4th-year veterinary students enrolled full time in an accredited veterinary college or school in the United States or Canada to encourage students interested in pursuing careers in feline clinical medicine or feline clinical scientific research.
The two $5,000 awards are based upon academic achievement, financial need, leadership, plus dedication to and excellence in the study of feline medicine, health, and welfare. One $5,000 scholarship is awarded to a veterinary student with an interest in feline practice, and the second $5,000 scholarship is awarded to a veterinary student with a clinical scientific research interest.
In addition, FelineVMA provides each recipient a complimentary registration for this year’s annual FelineVMA conference and EveryCat provides a stipend of up to $500 to facilitate travel to the conference.
EveryCat and Feline/VMA are pleased announce the 2026 Scholarship recipients.
Lynna Li, Cornell University, Class of 2026,
Clinical Research Scholarship Recipient
During veterinary school, Lynna Li worked as a student assistant on the Internal Medicine service, where she gained valuable insight on managing complex feline diseases. She also conducted research in a tumor immunology lab that uses companion animals as models for human breast cancer, further developing her interest in comparative and translational medicine.
Lynna’s long-term goal is to become a board-certified small animal internist and pursue a career in academia, where she hopes to integrate clinical practice with research. She is particularly interested in using feline models to study human neoplasias and endocrine disease, with the aim of advancing both veterinary and human medicine. Following graduation, Lynna will complete a small animal rotating internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City.
Lainey Atwood, North Carolina State University, Class of 2027,
Clinical Practice Scholarship Recipient
Lainey Atwood is passionate about animal welfare and volunteers with Operation Catnip. She aspires to practice small animal medicine with an emphasis on integrative care and a strong passion for advancing feline medicine. She believes there is still much to be learned about the role of integrative therapies in feline health.
Lainey hopes to contribute to advancements in integrative care and alternative treatment options that complement traditional medicine in feline patients. Lainey aims to work in a clinical setting that will allow her to dedicate time to shelters and rescue organizations. She is particularly interested in participating in high-volume spay and neuter initiatives and providing veterinary care to under-served feline populations. Through her work, she hopes to help expand the role of integrative medicine in feline care to alleviate chronic pain, improve quality of life, and prioritize overall welfare for our feline companions.
