Waggle Scholarship: Supporting Students & Their Pets

We understand the financial squeeze that students face – especially when it comes to unexpected veterinary costs. Waggle is committed to helping students be responsible pet guardians without breaking the bank. This year, Waggle has refined their Human-Pet Bond Scholarship to make an even bigger impact for students caring for pets. The Waggle scholarship is designed to: 1) support students navigating the financial challenges of pet ownership; and 2) celebrate students who approach pet ownership with financial wisdom and compassion.

Scholarship Quick Facts

Deadline: November 2, 2025
Essay Contest Theme: Navigating Pet Care Costs Responsibly
Prize Amount: $1,000 USD
Link: https://www.waggle.org/waggle-scholarship

About the Waggle Human-Pet Bond Scholarship

Many full-time students are financially strained. This, coupled with the high cost of veterinary care, can be extremely stressful. Waggle created this scholarship to help ease that stress.

We’re asking students to apply for the scholarship via an essay contest on the topic of being a financially responsible pet guardian – because we want to help spare them the potential heartache of losing a cherished pet due to money constraints.

To enter, write a 400- to 600- word essay outlining steps pet guardians can take to prepare for a veterinary emergency so they’re not forced to surrender their pet, deprive them of essential care, or worse, have them euthanized due to financial limitations.

Click here to find full details and submit your essay.

What is Waggle?

Waggle is a pioneering crowdfunding platform that individuals and organizations can turn to when they lack the funds to cover essential veterinary treatment. Waggle can help you raise money for vet bills so you can give a beloved pet or rescue animal the treatment they need and the second chance they deserve.

Waggle wants to help pet guardians raise funds to cover essential veterinary treatment for animals in their care because we want to help spare them the potential heartache of losing a cherished pet due to money constraints. Your support helps us extend a lifeline to pet-loving students across the country.

We’d be grateful if you could help spread the word by sharing this page. Every share makes a difference for students and their furry friends.