Scholarship Information
Dr. Debbie Musgrave Memorial Award
Atlantic Veterinary College
Cycle: Convocation
Value: Amount Varies
Recommended By: AVC Awards Committee
Process: Recommendation Required
Criteria:
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who best exemplifies the passion and dedication to animals that was so much a part of Dr. Debbie Musgrave's life and purpose.
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who best exemplifies the passion and dedication to animals that was so much a part of Dr. Debbie Musgrave's life and purpose.
Background:
Debbie Musgrave was a member of the AVC Class of 2008. Debbie was passionate about her interests and pushed herself beyond all limits to reach her goals. She was a person who was passionate about veterinary medicine and had a sincere love and respect for animals. In particular, Debbie was known for her love of Shelties" and was the owner of the registered kennel "Foxfire Shelties." It was not unusual for Debbie to be seen around the AVC with a few Shelties in tow as she integrated them into the program whenever she could. When they were not with her she would be thinking of them as evidenced by the many sketches and doodles she drew. Debbie spent many of her weekends attending dog shows and managed to achieve several titles for her beloved Shelties in confirmation agility she bred several litters of prospective champions often traveling great distances to find the perfect "Sire". All this was achieved while continuing to manager her studies at AVC and concurrently working on her Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition. Debbie will be remembered by her family and friends not only for her intelligence and determination but especially for her warm and beautiful smile her sense of humor and her willingness to help others. Debbie was a rare and special person - she was a great loss to her family. The Debbie Musgrave Memorial Award was established following Debbie's death on November 1 2007. Through the generosity of many (and in particular the class of 2008)honoring Debbie and those who share the dream she held of becoming a veterinarian.
Debbie Musgrave was a member of the AVC Class of 2008. Debbie was passionate about her interests and pushed herself beyond all limits to reach her goals. She was a person who was passionate about veterinary medicine and had a sincere love and respect for animals. In particular, Debbie was known for her love of Shelties" and was the owner of the registered kennel "Foxfire Shelties." It was not unusual for Debbie to be seen around the AVC with a few Shelties in tow as she integrated them into the program whenever she could. When they were not with her she would be thinking of them as evidenced by the many sketches and doodles she drew. Debbie spent many of her weekends attending dog shows and managed to achieve several titles for her beloved Shelties in confirmation agility she bred several litters of prospective champions often traveling great distances to find the perfect "Sire". All this was achieved while continuing to manager her studies at AVC and concurrently working on her Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition. Debbie will be remembered by her family and friends not only for her intelligence and determination but especially for her warm and beautiful smile her sense of humor and her willingness to help others. Debbie was a rare and special person - she was a great loss to her family. The Debbie Musgrave Memorial Award was established following Debbie's death on November 1 2007. Through the generosity of many (and in particular the class of 2008)honoring Debbie and those who share the dream she held of becoming a veterinarian.
