As part of the celebration of National Veterinary Technician Week, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) and Boehringer Ingelheim announced the names of 20 veterinary technician students and recent graduates who have been awarded $2,500 each in tuition assistance. One of the recipients is third-year Purdue veterinary technology student Naailah Lane.
The scholarship awards are part of the 2026 Tuition for Technicians (T4T) Scholarship Program offered by NAVTA and Boehringer Ingelheim as part of a comprehensive commitment to supporting veterinary professionals throughout their careers. “At Boehringer Ingelheim, we value the contributions veterinary technicians make to the profession, and we’re pleased to help recognize their impact through programs like Tuition for Techs,” said Dr. Russ Drury, interim head of Veterinary Professional Services at Boehringer Ingelheim.
The T4T Veterinary Scholarship Program was established in 2022 as a collaboration between NAVTA and Boehringer Ingelheim to help meet the increased need for credentialed veterinary technicians in the animal health industry. Boehringer Ingelheim has committed $250,000 over five years, which will be awarded to up to 20 applicants per year in the amount of $2,500 for each veterinary scholarship.
NAVTA President Jennifer Serling, a credentialed veterinary technician who holds a Master of Veterinary Education, said, “These funds help ease the financial burden of education, supplies, and student loans, allowing recipients to focus on building the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to thrive in their careers. We are incredibly grateful to Boehringer Ingelheim for their generous funding and partnership throughout this five-year program.”
“Congratulations to this year’s Tuition for Techs Scholarship recipients,” Dr. Drury said. “Programs like this one are a meaningful way to acknowledge the important work veterinary technicians do and to support students and recent graduates as they take the next steps in their education.”
