Embrace Pet Insurance Scholarship
AVMF is excited to announce our partnership with Embrace Pet Insurance to offer a new opportunity to veterinary students. Embrace aims to expand its mission of aiding homeless pets in shelters by supporting aspiring veterinarians interested in shelter work, providing $5,000 scholarships to five 3rd or 4th-year veterinary students intending to work in shelter medicine upon graduation.
“Embrace has always had a big heart for homeless pets, and now we’re excited to broaden our support to the future heroes of veterinary medicine—those committed to working in shelters. We believe supporting these dedicated professionals aligns perfectly with our mission to better the lives of animals in need.” — Brian Macias, CEO of Embrace Pet Insurance
Eligibility criteria
- Must be a third- or fourth-year student in good standing enrolled at an AVMA Council on Education accredited school of veterinary medicine.
- Must be located within the United States.
- Must demonstrate an intention to work in shelter medicine upon graduation.
Timeline
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- Applications accepted: September 1 – September 30, 2024
- Application accepted September 1 – September 30, 2024
- Application reviewed October 1 – October 31, 2024
- Award notification and funds disbursement 2024 Fall Semester