The AASV Foundation Board of Directors continues to accept scholarship applications from AASV members seeking board certification in the American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW).
The scholarship provides annual reimbursements for expenses related to the ACAW certification program, including travel, course fees, and textbooks, with a maximum reimbursement amount of $20,000. Reimbursement will not cover lost income. An incentive payment of $10,000 will be issued upon successful and timely completion of ACAW board certification.
The applicant must have either a DVM or VMD with at least 5 years of continuous membership in the AASV.
To apply, the applicant must submit a curriculum vitae, an ACAW-approved program plan, and three letters of reference (one of which must come from the applicant’s mentor). Accompanying these materials, the applicant’s letter of application should provide a brief description of the applicant’s background and interest in animal welfare and reasons for pursuing board certification in ACAW, how the scholarship funds will be used if awarded, and how the applicant anticipates serving the swine industry and AASV as a result of becoming ACAW board certified.
A selection committee will review and select awardees as applications are received. There is no submission due date, but there is a limit to the amount of funding available each year.
For more information, contact the AASV Foundation by phone, 515-465-5255, or email, foundation@aasv.org or visit https://www.aasv.org/foundation/swine-veterinarians/acaw-scholarship/.