Merck Animal Health Scholarship

Animal Veterinary Medical Foundation

Applications for the Merck Animal Health Scholarship program are now being accepted through December 31, 2023. This program provides $5,000 scholarships to veterinary students who meet the eligibility criteria. Merck Animal Health and the AVMF are dedicated to supporting exceptional veterinary students. Our partnership has provided scholarships for more than 400 veterinary students, many of whom have become young leaders in the veterinary field. Learn more and apply today!

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: December 31st, 2023

Link to apply: https://www.avmf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/merck-animal-health-scholarship/

Patricia M. Lowrie Diversity Leadership Scholarship

Animal Veterinary Medical Foundation

The Patricia M. Lowrie Diversity Leadership Scholarship also recognizes veterinary students who have demonstrated exemplary promise as future leaders and have made significant contributions to enhancing diversity and inclusion in academic veterinary medicine. The awardee of the Lowrie Diversity Leadership Scholarship will only be selected from the Merck Animal Health Diversity Scholarship nominations pool. To be considered for this scholarship you must complete the Merck Diversity Scholarship application. Each scholarship will be awarded a one-time payment in the amount of $6,000.

Amount: $6,000

Deadline: January 15, 2024 @ 11:59 PM EST

Link to apply: https://awards.aavmc.org/Default.asp

The Zoetis Foundation/AAVMC Dr.Catherine A. Knupp Scholarship

Zoetis Foundation

Named for Catherine A. Knupp DVM, MS, who led the Zoetis Veterinary Medical Research and Development organization for many years. This scholarship commemorates Dr. Knupp's many contributions to scientific innovation as a veterinary scientist and leader in human and animal health research and development. Two $25,000 scholarships will be awarded to veterinary students who aspire to pursue an advanced degree in basic or veterinary clinical research fields of study.

Amount: $6,000

Deadline: February 12, 2024 @ 11:59 PM EST

Link to apply: https://awards.aavmc.org/Default.asp

Animal Welfare Grant

Animal Welfare and Environmental Stewardship Committee

The purpose of this AWESC Animal Welfare Grant is to reimburse SAVMA members to initiate or sustain animal welfare projects, defray expenses for special lectures on topics involving animal welfare, and enhance the education of veterinary students in tangible ways related to animal welfare.

Amount: 3 awards at $500

Deadline: January 31st, 2024

Link to apply: forms.gle/CoqLJzCGN3S781vn7

Questions: savma.awesc@gmail.com

Human-Animal Bond Grant

Animal Welfare and Environmental Stewardship Committee

The purpose of this AWESC Human-Animal Grant is to reimburse SAVMA members to initiate or sustain human-animal bond projects, defray expenses for special lectures on topics involving human-animal bond, and enhance the education of veterinary students in tangible ways related to the human-animal bond.

Amount: 3 awards at $500

Deadline: January 31st, 2024

Link to apply: forms.gle/AxQMteesCAhvzrAB7

Questions: savma.awesc@gmail.com

Economics Initiative Essay

Education and Professional Development Committee

Economic stress is a major challenge for students entering the veterinary profession. In an essay, 500 words or less, please suggest an actionable solution for SAVMA which will help alleviate student financial stress. Examples might include new student programs, political advocacy or increased educational outreach.

Amount: 2 awards at $500
Deadline: February 1st, 2024
Link to apply: https://forms.gle/E3eACxydVmgeGohG8
Questions: savma.epdc@gmail.com

'23 NAVLE Study Package Grant

Education and Professional Development Committee

The SAVMA Education and Professional Development Committee is happy to offer ten $300 grants for students in their final years of vet school preparing for the NAVLE! Even if you have already purchased a NAVLE study package you can be reimbursed up to $300.

Please complete the application by December 31st, 2023 at 11:59pm.

**If you are selected as a recipient - proof of purchase of a NAVLE study package will be required to receive your grant.**

Amount: 10 awards at $300

Deadline: December, 31st, 2023 by 11:59pm CDT

Link to apply: Application LINK

Questions: savma.epdc@gmail.com

Economic Initiatives Essay

Education and Professional Development Committee

Economic stress is a major challenge for students entering the veterinary profession. In an essay, 500 words or less, please suggest an actionable solution for SAVMA which will help alleviate student financial stress. Examples might include new student programs, political advocacy or increased educational outreach.

Amount: 2 awards at $500 each

Deadline: February 1, 2024

Link to apply: https://forms.gle/E3eACxydVmgeGohG8

Questions: savma.epdc@gmail.com

Equity in Veterinary Medicine Grant

Integrative Communications and Diversity Committee

ICDC is proud to present our Equity in Veterinary Medicine Grant! This grant will provide Black and underrepresented students funds to join organizations with opportunities for professional development, networking, mentorship, conferences, and community. Approved applicants will receive up to $100 to join any professional veterinary organization of their choice that promotes diversity and inclusion. This grant will be on rolling submission and will close once funds are used up. 

Amount: Up to $100

Deadline: January 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

Link to apply: Apply Here! 

Questions: Contact Ashley Stroud at savma.icdc@gmail.com

Faculty Community Outreach Award

Public Health and Community Outreach Committee

The purpose of the SAVMA Faculty Community Outreach Award nomination is to allow students to publicly recognize a faculty member in the field of veterinary medicine who has exceeded their professional duties to create a positive impact in the local and/or global community as a dedicated servant leader. This recipient should be active in programs that serve the public; however, preference may be given to nominees with significant interactions with students, indicating their dedication to mentoring and guiding students in addition to their service efforts.
 

Eligibility

●The nominee must be a veterinarian or faculty member at an AVMA-accredited or AVMA-recognized college of veterinary medicine.

●The school of the student applicant must be in good standing with the AVMA and Student AVMA.

●Individuals who have won the award cannot be eligible to win again for a period of 5 years after receiving this award (e.g. 2018 winner cannot win again until 2024)

Benefits from this Award

The NOMINEE of the winning application will receive: 

●The winning school's SAVMA committee will receive $500 to arrange an award reception to recognize and honor the nominee for their outstanding community service efforts within the school community.

The student nominator of the winning application will receive $300. It is important to note this award is given per entry, not per author.
 

Application suggestions/ideas to address in your nomination:

1. Give examples of the work that the nominee has done (community service, education, etc.).

2. Describe the community population that benefits from the nominee's work.

3. Explain any challenges or barriers which were overcome by the nominee in their community service efforts. How did the nominee face this adversity?

4. Anecdotes can be powerful tools, please explain the direct impact of the nominee's work. You are encouraged to include at least one example of how the individual has made an impact on the community he/she is serving.
 

Deadline: December 15th, 2023
Link to apply: Click HERE!
Questions: SAVMA.phcoc@gmail.com 

One Health Grand Challenge

Global and Public Health Officer

What is the One Health Grand Challenge?
The One Health Grand Challenge is an opportunity for students to develop a meaningful and sustainable One Health project at their university, in their community, or elsewhere. This competition is meant to challenge students to incorporate education about as many domains of One Health as possible and reach a large audience. We also encourage working with other fields outside of veterinary medicine, as collaboration across fields is  core of One Health.

Three $1700 grants will be awarded and Winners' events will be highlighted in The Vet Gazette, SAVMA News, and SAVMA socials.

What projects are eligible?
The project must be organized in part by a SAVMA student in good standing. Projects will be judged based on originality, quality, depth, concept clarity, and justification of how the work advances the mission of One Health. We will also be considering the reproducibility of the project in the future. 

Click here to view a copy of the grading rubric

Click here for some project theme ideas

• Applications can be for events that are retrospective (have already taken place in 2023) or prospective (will occur in the 2023-2024 academic year).

• Supporting materials (pictures, brochures, pamphlets, presentations, etc.) are due to savmagpho@gmail.com with the subject line "OH Grand Challenge Supporting Material." Please indicate your name, school, and event/project title within the email. 

• All applications will also need to include an itemized budget. We highly encourage applicants to seek out and apply for all the funding they can, as we hope projects will be on a large scale and reach a wide audience! 

We look forward to your applications!

Amount: Three $1700 grants
Deadline: January 31st, 2024
Link to apply: Click HERE
Questions: For more information, please contact Samm Clark or Hannah Burrows via email at savmagpho@gmail.com

Wellbeing Support Fund

Wellbeing Committee

The SAVMA Wellbeing Committee is offering funding to veterinary students and veterinary school organizations that wish to promote physical, mental, and emotional health at their college of veterinary medicine.

In light of the growing body of evidence indicating high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression in the veterinary profession, the committee recognizes that there is a considerable need to transform the culture of veterinary schools into one that is safe, promotes self-awareness, and encourages healthy living habits.  The SAVMA will award 2 applicants up to $500.00 USD each cycle to student applicants demonstrating the need for assistance with a project, lecture, or event(s) that will foster physical or mental wellbeing in their respective college, on an as needed basis.

Amount: 2 awards at $500 grants
Deadline: December 31st, 2023
Link to apply: https://forms.gle/djpVzHAeMcd79sFq9
Questions: Please direct any questions to savmawellbeing@gmail.com with "Wellbeing Support Fund" in the subject line.

Second Chance Grant

Wellbeing Committee

The SAVMA Wellbeing Committee has developed a new grant to assist students who are/were on academic probation, remediating, or in the process of appealing. There will be three recipients for this grant providing $500 per student. Eligible students must complete the form below using the essay portion to explain their academic situation and financial need. A financial need that is demonstrated can include rent, groceries, mental health resources, tutoring or some other form of learning assistance, or any other living expenses.

Any student not on academic probation, during remediation or appeal, and cannot demonstrate financial need is not eligible for this grant. In the case that a student is placed on academic probation or fails a class due to a case of academic misconduct, dishonesty, or cheating, they will not be eligible for this grant.

This grant is both active and retroactive. For students actively applying, you must be on academic probation, remediating, or appealing for the Fall 2022 semester. For students applying retroactively, you must have been on academic probation, remediating, or in the process of appealing within the last school year beginning Fall 2022.

An administrative member at each school for the applicants will be contacted to confirm that said applicant has/is undergone probation, remediation, or appeal. This will only be done by those overseeing the grant, and not those voting on the grant as not to create bias. Contact of an administrative member is not to confirm that financial need is demonstrated, as this will be done through the submitted essay as a part of the application process.
 

Amount: 3 awards, $500 each

Deadline: Application opens NOW and will close February 4, 2024

Link to apply:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1l5BKSM-iyrfIB3OBwEEJ7fhHGvAevzkV4x-n-DMnEIs/edit

Questions: Contact savmawellbeing@gmail.com  

December 2023 Legislative Quiz and Update: Monoclonal antibodies show promise as new therapy for veterinary patients

Governmental Affairs Committee

Quiz: Read a short article about mAbs drugs that are beneficial for dogs and cats. There will be two winners for $50 each.
Click here for the quiz