For the second year, the AASV Foundation is offering a scholarship to support an AASV member pursuing certification
in Swine Health Management (SHM) through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). As part of its mission to support the development and scholarship of students and veterinarians, the foundation seeks to relieve some of the financial burden associated with achieving board certification.
The scholarship will provide reimbursement for Swine Health Management certification-related expenses incurred within the first 3 years following the scholarship award date. Eligible expenses include such things as travel, course fees, and textbooks. Reimbursement will not cover lost income. The maximum amount of reimbursement will be $10,000. An additional incentive payment of $10,000 will be paid upon successful and timely achievement of ABVP-SHM certification.
Scholarship applications may be submitted by candidates who have successfully passed the ABVP-SHM entry examination administered during the AASV Annual Meeting. Applicants must have a DVM or VMD degree and at least 5 years of continuous membership in the AASV prior to sitting the exam.
The applicant must provide a letter of application that includes the date of passing the exam, a brief description of the applicant’s background, financial needs, interest in swine health, reasons for pursuing board certification in Swine Health Management, and how the applicant anticipates serving the swine industry and AASV after becoming board certified. The application must also include a curriculum vitae and contact information for three references. At least one (1) reference must be a board-certified diplomate of a recognized veterinary specialty organization.
Applications are due October 1. A selection committee designated by the foundation will review the applications and
select one awardee. The successful applicant will be notified in early January.
For more information, visit https://www.aasv.org/foundation/swine-veterinarians/abvp-scholarship/.
Submit applications by October 1 to the AASV Foundation by email OR mail to:
AASV Foundation
830 26th Street
Perry, IA 50220
foundation@aasv.org