Wilson has received a $4,000 grant from the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) for scholarships for students pursuing equine or animal-related majors.  

  On July 20, 2023, Wilson College received notification of the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) intent to support scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Scholarship recipients include three students, Alexis Knowles ‘24, Victoria Cooper ‘24, and Rebecca Galvin ‘24.   

The recipients and their degrees are as follows: Alexis Knowles majoring in veterinary nursing and concentrating in equine medicine; Victoria Cooper majoring in equine studies; Rebecca Galvin majoring in veterinary nursing and concentrating in equine medicine.   

Rebecca Galvin shares her excitement about graduating this year and getting out into the field of veterinary nursing, “I am very excited to graduate and be able to go out into the world of equine medicine. I am ready to go out and help educate and aid owners with their passions and desires regarding their horses of all breeds and disciplines.”  

TERF provides scholarships for students who have a major in equine studies, equine-facilitated therapeutics, veterinary nursing, or animal studies. They aim to provide scholarships that align with their specific mission of promoting equine education and research for students who are majoring in veterinary nursing or other supported organizations that educate the public in the proper care of horses.   

Since 2015, TERF has been generous enough to provide Wilson College student recipients with over $97,000 in scholarship awards. Awards are based on student need, scholastic achievement, and equine-related aspirations. Any student enrolled in equine studies, equine-facilitated therapeutics, veterinary nursing, or animal studies is eligible for these TERF scholarships and awards.   

At Wilson, the beautiful thing is these TERF award recipients are truly passionate and ambitious about their studies. Victoria Cooper describes her future aspirations as she closes this chapter at Wilson saying, “I have loved and had horses since I was a kid. I started at 7 years old. My mom often had to drag me in from the barn at dark! After graduation, I plan on getting a job managing a barn until I can buy land and build my own facility.”  

Alexis Knowles reflects on her senior year as she continues to pursue her passion of helping horses stating, “I have gained so much experience from this time and opportunity that I was given. I have loved the time I spent working at this facility. It made me realize that this is the exact career that I want to be in when I graduate. After graduation I plan on moving to an area where there are more opportunities for equine veterinary technicians.”  

At Wilson College, the 2023-2024 TERF grant program is directed by Dr. Janice Holland, Associate Professor and Director of Equine Studies and Tammy Ege, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Nursing and Director of Veterinary Nursing.   

To learn more about the TERF scholarships and awards visit https://www.terfusa.org/