UMES pre-vet undergraduate Jaymey Nutter visited New York City in mid-January as a finalist for the English-Speaking Union’s Luard Morse Scholarship. Nutter was among four sophomores from HBCUs vying for $30,000 toward a semester of study at a British university for the 2026-27 academic year.
Nutter, who calls Hebron, Maryland, home, found the experience rewarding even though she didn’t walk away with the prize.
“The final interview pushed me outside of my comfort zone in the best way,” she said. “I had to confidently communicate my career goals and life experiences. I left feeling better prepared, driven and committed to my future.”
Nutter learned of the scholarship through her Japanese instructor Philip Broussard. Minoring in the language, she said, could enhance her veterinary school applications after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture-Animal Science/Pre-Vet from UMES. She aims to one day be a livestock veterinarian.
“Jaymey has been super engaged in every aspect of the pre-vet program, from collaborating with her peers to working closely with the small ruminants, particularly during kidding and lambing season. With the season approaching, I look forward to her involvement,” said Dr. Kimberly Braxton, associate professor, pre-vet faculty advisor and UMES veterinarian.
Networking with fellow HBCU students reminded Nutter of “our community’s strength, perseverance and excellence.”
Gail Stephens, agricultural communications and media associate, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, UMES Extension, gcstephens@umes.edu., 410-621-3850.
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