Embrace Pet Insurance launches scholarship for veterinary technician studentsApril 12, 2019Embrace Pet Insurance is awarding three veterinary technician students $1,000 scholarships as part of its Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship Program for the 2019-2020 school year. "Embrace is thrilled to be supporting the veterinary community by offering these scholarships," says its director of claims, Jenna Mahan, RVT. "The impact veterinary technicians have on the health and well-being of our pets can't be overstated. Our hope is each scholarship gets a lucky student closer to their goal of a career as a veterinary technician." To qualify, students must: • be 18 years of age or older; • be a U.S. citizen; • have a GPA greater than 3.0; and • be enrolled in a veterinary technician program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Students must submit a 500-word essay on why they want to work in the veterinary industry and how their work will make a difference for the pet population in their area. Recent transcripts and proof of the student's enrollment in an accredited veterinary technician program are also required. To apply, students must complete the online application and attach their essay, transcripts, and proof of enrollment. The deadline for applications …
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Winn, AAFP team to offer vet student scholarshipsJanuary 31, 2018Winn Feline Foundation and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) have announced two scholarships for third- or fourth-year veterinary students enrolled in an accredited veterinary college or school in the United States or Canada. The organizations are offering one $2,500 scholarship for a veterinary student with an interest in feline practice and a second $2,500 scholarship for a veterinary student with an interest clinical scientific research. Awards are based on academic achievement, financial need, leadership, and dedication to and excellence in the study of feline medicine, health, and welfare. All applications will be reviewed, selected, and approved by the AAFP and Winn. In addition to a short application form, interested students also will be required to answer two essay questions asking for the applicant to explain his/her specific interest and background in feline health and welfare, and to describe plans for future participation in feline medicine. Completed applications with accompanying supplementary documents must be received no later than March 23. The winning recipient will be notified on or before April 16. Applications and instructions are available at winnfelinefoundation.org/partners/affiliations and catvets.com/members/students/. The AAFP offers additional resources at the …
Zoetis seeks to award scholarships for 2018-2019October 3, 2017Zoetis Inc. and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges are partnering again to provide scholarships to second- and third-year veterinary students in the U.S. and the Caribbean. Recipients of the 2018 Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholarship Award will receive $2,000 for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. Interested students can apply at VETVANCE, a free online resource for veterinary students and recent graduates. The application period is from now through Nov. 30. Eligibility criteria Awards are given based on academic excellence, financial need, diversity, sustainability, leadership, and career interest. Scholarships will be awarded to students in all areas of professional interest, including food animal medicine, small animal clinical medicine, research, government services, public health, and organized veterinary medicine. The award is part of the Zoetis Commitment to Veterinarians, a platform the company created to support leadership and diversity among future veterinarians, and to help offset the significant costs associated with a veterinary education. Winners will be announced at the 2018 Student American Veterinary Medical Association Symposium. To date, Zoetis' program has awarded nearly $6 million in scholarships to more than 2,700 students. To learn more about …
