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The John L. Pitts Aquatic Veterinary Education Awards Program: Open Call

Do you know a student or recent graduate who is looking to expand their knowledge of aquatic veterinary medicine? The John L. Pitts Aquatic Veterinary Education Awards Program provides financial assistance to help make dreams come true.
 
This Program offers financial support to veterinary students or recent graduates of recognized veterinary schools, allowing recipients to explore a career in aquatic veterinary medicine through a variety of aquatic veterinary educational activities. The awards are intended to assist veterinary students and veterinarians who have graduated in the last 24 months to become involved in aquatic veterinary medicine. Awards (generally $250-$1,000) may be used towards offsetting personal costs associated with aquatic veterinary conferences, symposia, continuing education and professional development, aquatic veterinary externships, or equipment and supplies needed for aquatic veterinary research projects not funded by other sources. These activities or projects must be completed between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017.
 
Interested applicants must submit an application form and resume or curriculum vitae. They must also have someone who can attest to their interest and/or involvement in aquatic veterinary medicine, as well as their potential to contribute to the profession, send a letter of recommendation to the Program on their behalf. All application materials are due February 29, 2016; late or incomplete applications are not considered. Award recipients will be notified by the end of April 2016. After completion of their activity, all awardees must provide a written report for publication in The Aquatic Veterinarian, the quarterly publication of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA), and are encouraged to give a presentation about their experience to other veterinary students.
 
For more information about this Program, and to download the application form, please visit http://www.wavma.org/scholarships.