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Spirit of Spike Award

The Spirit of Spike Award is presented to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication, hard work, an exceptional bedside manner, and compassion in caring for a companion animal. The recipient must demonstrate a deep respect for the human-companion animal bond, as well as superior interaction and communication skills in dealing with pet owners. This award recognizes excellence in clinical care and interpersonal skills within the veterinary medicine field, honoring students who embody the values of compassionate veterinary practice.

Spirit of '90 Award

The Spirit of '90 Award is presented annually to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island. This award recognizes exceptional qualities that go beyond academic achievement, focusing on the student's leadership abilities, class spirit, cooperative attitude, and active participation throughout their veterinary medicine program. The award celebrates students who have made significant contributions to their class community and demonstrated the collaborative and engaged spirit that defines the veterinary profession. Recipients of this award exemplify the values of teamwork, dedication, and positive engagement that are essential to success in veterinary medicine.

Senator Elsie Inman Memorial Scholarship

The Senator Elsie Inman Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who is a resident of Prince Edward Island and has completed at least one year at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI). The recipient must be registered as a full-time student at the University in the year in which the scholarship is to be used. The recipient must be registered in a program designed to enable him or her to work in an agriculture-related field, such as veterinary medicine, agricultural marketing, or soil and water conservation, and must be intending to pursue that career on Prince Edward Island. This scholarship was established by Senator Elsie Inman prior to her death to support UPEI students intending to work in the agricultural industry on the Island. Senator Inman was always interested in and very knowledgeable about agricultural issues and was deeply committed to supporting the next generation of agricultural professionals in PEI.

Roy & Margaret Crosby Memorial Award

The Roy & Margaret Crosby Memorial Award is presented to a deserving third- or second-year student in Veterinary Medicine who attended a Prince Edward Island high school and who demonstrates interest in equine or canine veterinary medicine. Roy and Margaret Crosby were residents of Meadowbank, Prince Edward Island, who showed much kindness to the farm animals under their care, but had a particular fondness for horses and dogs. This award was established in their memory by the executors of their estates in accordance with their wishes. The Crosbys were ordinary unpretentious folk who established this award not from accumulated wealth, but from their belief in the value of education and the conviction that the care of domestic animals is a high calling worthy of their encouragement.

Rolf C. Hagen Award

The Rolf C. Hagen Award is presented annually to the second-year student in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at the University of Prince Edward Island who achieves the highest average in VPM 262 (Aquaculture and Fish Health). This award recognizes academic excellence in the specialized field of aquaculture and fish health, which is an important area of veterinary medicine. The award provides financial recognition of $500 to the top-performing student in this specific course, encouraging excellence in this specialized area of veterinary studies.

Rathlyn Renewable Scholarships at AVC

Beginning in the fall of 2015, the Rathlyn Scholarships at AVC Fund supports DVM students at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC). This renewable scholarship program is designed to assist students pursuing their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Recipients are selected based on a combination of financial need, strong academic performance, and well-rounded interests and activities across various areas. Students who receive this scholarship may continue to benefit from the renewable portion if they maintain good academic standing throughout their program.

Rathlyn Foundation Entrance Scholarships for Medical Students

Beginning in the fall 2025, the scholarships will be granted to every student in their first year of study in the Doctor of Medicine at the Memorial Regional Campus located at the University of Prince Edward Island. The Rathlyn Foundation is known for its support to medical education and research; for the advancement of veterinary science and education; for support of students in all levels of study; and post-secondary areas of study requiring current medical technology. Since 2008, the Rathlyn Foundation has generously supported the unique Chinook Project, substantial renewable scholarships for DVM students enrolled at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), and new MRI technology and equipment. In May of 2024, the Rathlyn Foundation decided to provide another leadership gift to support scholarships for students entering the Doctor of Medicine at the Memorial regional campus located at the University of Prince Edward Island.

R.G. Thomson Academic Achievement Medal

The R.G. Thomson Academic Achievement Medal is awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island. This prestigious award recognizes academic excellence in veterinary medicine education. The medal is presented to the student who has achieved the highest cumulative grade average for all courses taken during the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program. This award celebrates outstanding academic performance and dedication throughout the rigorous veterinary medicine curriculum at one of Canada's leading veterinary colleges.

Purity Dairy Award

The Purity Dairy Award is presented to a third-year student in Veterinary Medicine with an interest in dairy medicine and surgery. This award was established by Mr. Tom Cullen, BBA '76, who is the owner of Purity Dairy Limited and a strong supporter of the University of Prince Edward Island. The award recognizes students pursuing veterinary medicine with a focus on dairy animal health and surgical care.

Promising Practitioner Awards

The Promising Practitioner Awards are granted to DVM students at the Atlantic Veterinary College who are graduating from the four year program and intend to practice large animal medicine with a special interest and priority for bovine medicine. The students must demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to network with, the dairy and/or beef industry, as well as the ability to network with Canadian bovine veterinarians. Preference will be given to students with strong connections to Atlantic Canada. This award was established in November 2021 through a generous gift from an anonymous donor to create an endowed fund in support of awards for AVC students.

Proficiency in Theriogenology Award

This award is given to a graduating student in veterinary medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College demonstrating proficiency in theriogenology. The award recognizes academic excellence and demonstrated skill in the field of theriogenology, which encompasses the study of animal reproduction. This is an internal award for students completing their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree at UPEI's Atlantic Veterinary College.

Polyclinic Prize

The Polyclinic Prize is awarded annually to the recipient of the Governor General's Silver Medal, recognizing the student with the highest aggregate in four years of a university program at the University of Prince Edward Island. This prestigious award was established by The Polyclinic Professional Centre in Charlottetown, PEI, a comprehensive medical facility that includes family physicians, obstetricians, gynaecologists, internal medicine specialists, a physiotherapy department, optical store and drug store. The award represents academic excellence and outstanding achievement throughout a student's entire undergraduate career, with the $1,000 prize honoring the top-performing graduating student at UPEI.

Pickard and Simmons Brothers Scholarships at AVC

Two scholarships will be awarded annually to third-year students in veterinary medicine who intend to participate in an external rotation. Selection of these awards will be based primarily on students' demonstrated interest in participating in an external rotation. These awards, established through the estate of Evelyn Matheson, honour family members and are intended to support students at the Atlantic Veterinary College. Evelyn Patricia 'Patty' Matheson lived a long and productive life, passing away at the age of 98. Based on her belief in the value of post-secondary education, Evelyn Matheson left a substantial bequest to the University of Prince Edward Island, including funding for four scholarships and a major residual and undesignated gift.

Phibro Animal Health Award in Aquaculture

The Phibro Animal Health Award in Aquaculture is awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) who demonstrates aptitude and enthusiasm in aquaculture. This award recognizes students who show exceptional interest and capability in the field of aquatic animal health and veterinary medicine related to aquaculture practices. The award is designed to support and encourage students pursuing careers in aquaculture veterinary medicine.