ABVP Swine Health Management Scholarship

The AASV Foundation Board of Directors established the Swine Health Management Scholarship Program to annually support one AASV member interested in pursuing certification through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). As part of its mission to support the development and scholarship of students and veterinarians, the goal of this program is to relieve some of the financial burden associated with pursuing and achieving board certification.

The scholarship will provide reimbursement for Swine Health Management certification-related expenses incurred within the first 3 years following the scholarship award date. Eligible expenses include such things as travel, course fees, and textbooks. Reimbursement will not cover lost income. The maximum amount of reimbursement will be $10,000. An additional incentive payment of $10,000 will be paid upon successful and timely achievement of ABVP-SHM certification.

The scholarship may be applied for after passing the ABVP Swine Health Management entrance examination administered during the AASV Annual Meeting. Applicants must have a DVM or VMD degree with at least 5 years of continuous membership in the AASV prior to sitting for the exam.

The applicant must provide a letter of application that includes the date of passing the exam, a brief description of the applicant’s background, financial needs, interest in swine health, reasons for pursuing board certification in Swine Health Management, and how the applicant anticipates serving the swine industry and AASV after becoming board certified. The application must also include a curriculum vitae and contact information for three references. At least one (1) reference must be a board-certified diplomate of a recognized veterinary specialty organization.

Submit applications by October 1 to the AASV Foundation by email OR mail to:

AASV Foundation
830 26th Street
Perry, IA 50220
foundation@aasv.org

A selection committee designated by the foundation will review the applications and select one awardee annually, who will be notified during the first week of January.

For more information, contact the AASV Foundation: 515-465-5255 or foundation@aasv.org.