AABP Amstutz Scholarship Grant

AABP Amstutz Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP)
Amount: US $9,500
Last Updated: July 04, 2024

Summary

The AABP Amstutz Scholarship aims to support outstanding veterinary students with a one-time cash award, promoting their education in bovine medicine. Funded by the AABP Foundation and member donations, the scholarship encourages recipients to attend the AABP Annual Conference to receive their awards. Eligible applicants must be student AABP members enrolled in accredited veterinary programs, graduating in 2025 or 2026, and intending to practice in the U.S. or Canada.

Overview

Purpose The purpose of the AABP Amstutz Scholarship is to identify and support the most superior students that demonstrate the character, knowledge, experience, motivation, and potential to become outstanding bovine veterinarians in the United States and Canada, prepared to meet the needs of the 21st century. The scholarship provides them with a one-time cash award to be used at their discretion to provide them with unique educational experiences to maximize their preparation for the future. Amstutz Scholarships Amstutz Scholarships are funded by the AABP Foundation Amstutz Scholarship Fund, AABP member donations, the Stampede 5K fun run, and the scholarship auction at the AABP Annual Conference. In 2023, ten $9,500 scholarships were awarded. The Scholarship Committee determines the dollar amount of the scholarships and the number to be granted each year. Scholarship recipients will be encouraged to attend the AABP Annual Conference to receive their awards in person. The funds are presented to those Amstutz Scholarship recipients attending the Annual Conference, but their attendance is not mandatory to receive the funds.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be a student AABP member. Be enrolled in a college/school of veterinary medicine accredited by the AVMA Council on Education. For a list of AVMA accredited colleges/schools click here.Will graduate in 2025 or 2026 at the time of application.Intend to engage in bovine veterinary medicine in the United States or Canada after graduation.
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Ineligibility

Students enrolled in other years of the curriculum are not eligible to apply.Previous winners of the Amstutz Scholarship are not eligible to apply.