AAAP Foundation Poultry Scholarship Criteria and Application

Deadline for submissions: November 1

Application Form

Introduction:

The American Association of Avian Pathologists Foundation Scholarship Program accepts scholarship applications from students who are pursuing a career in poultry health and well-being and/or food safety in North America. Eligible students should attend a veterinary college accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, or an accredited undergraduate university.  Students must meet one of the following educational criteria to be considered:

Student Educational Criteria:

1. Enrollment in a university undergraduate curriculum involving avian science, poultry science, food science, animal science, biology, or equivalent with the intent to pursue a MS, PhD, or veterinary degree with a focus on poultry health and well-being and/or food safety, OR

2. Enrollment in a veterinary college or graduate school leading to a DVM or VMD degree focused on poultry health and well-being and/or food safety.

Scholarships will be awarded based on assessment of the following credentials:

1. Academic record (provide complete official transcripts from academic institutions). Transcripts should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the AAAP office: 12627 San Jose Blvd., Suite 202, Jacksonville, FL  32223-8638.

2. Recommendation form provided by two persons (at the request of the applicant) who are knowledgeable about the applicant and his or her career goals; submitted by the writer and separate from the application. Recommendation form may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the AAAP office: 12627 San Jose Blvd., Suite 202, Jacksonville, FL  32223-8638.

   Scholarship Recommendation Form

3. CV to include experience related to poultry health and well-being and/or poultry food safety.

4. A brief essay (500 words or less) describing career goals.

Amount of Scholarship:                                                                        

Scholarships will not exceed $1,500.  Undergraduate scholarships will not exceed $500.

Scholarships may be renewed by reapplying if funding is available, and student demonstrates satisfactory performance.

Common Application:

Past Foundation Poultry Scholarship Winners

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