Happy holidays from the California Thoroughbred Foundation, one of the largest contributors to scholarships for veterinary students at the University of California, Davis and Western University in Pomona.
Our scholarships go to students focused on Thoroughbred breeding and racing. In addition, we award the Louis R. Rowan Fellowship Award to a PhD research fellow at Davis. The most recent Rowan Fellowship went to Christina Rohlf, a PhD candidate in the biomedical engineering graduate group at the University of California, Davis.
Megan Elcombe and Silke Hoffmann received this year’s scholarships at Davis, while Cassandra (Cassie) Bernas was the recipient at Western University. All three have a strong interest in equine veterinary care and have served internships that have furthered that passion.
Bernas’ family owns several off-the-track Thoroughbreds, an example of the importance of the Thoroughbred industry to these recipients. “They have made such a large impact on my life,” Bernas said, “and I hope to continue to make a positive impact on their industry and lives as well.”