• AAAP Foundation Scholarships Criteria and Application
    Deadline for application: November 1
     

  • THE AAAP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

    The American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) is dedicated to the encouragement and development of talented individuals who are interested in careers in poultry health and/or food safety.  Through the AAAP Foundation and its partners, 21 scholarships are offered each year; 5 AAAP Foundation/Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarships, 2 AAAP Foundation/Elanco Memorial Scholarships, 1 AAAP Foundation/Cobb Scholarship, and 13 AAAP Foundation Poultry Scholarships.  Please read the descriptions of all the scholarships offered and then indicate the scholarship(s) for which you are applying.  There is one common application which will be reviewed by the scholarship selection committee for all the AAAP Foundation scholarships.

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  • AAAP   Foundation/Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarships

    The AAAP Foundation and Merck Animal Health are dedicated to promoting scientific knowledge for the health and well-being of poultry and a safe food supply as well as supporting outstanding veterinary students. Merck Animal Health is proud to demonstrate its dedication to veterinary students by providing $50,000 in financial support to award five second and third year students with $10,000 scholarships. Merck’s partnership with the AAAP Foundation helps to achieve the Foundation’s goal of assisting students with financial support to encourage a career track in poultry health and well-being, or food safety.  Students must be currently enrolled and in good standing at an AVMA accredited and recognized school of veterinary medicine.

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  • AAAP Foundation/Cobb Scholarship

    One $5,000 scholarship is presented to a 3rd or 4th year veterinary student interested in poultry medicine, currently enrolled and in good standing at an AVMA accredited and recognized school of veterinary medicine.

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  • AAAP Foundation/Elanco Memorial Scholarships

    The Elanco Memorial scholarships are intended to honor the memory of past Elanco poultry veterinarians and scientists by supporting learning opportunities for future generations. One undergraduate student will be awarded a $2000 scholarship, while a $3000 scholarship will be presented to a veterinary student interested in poultry medicine.

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  • AAAP Foundation Poultry Scholarships

    The AAAP 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 (AVMA), or an accredited undergraduate university.  Students must meet one of the following educational criteria to be considered:

    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 career focus on poultry health and well-being and/or food safety; OR

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

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

    1. Academic record (Provide complete official transcripts from academic institutions.)
    2. Recommendation form provided by two persons who are knowledgeable about the applicant and his or her career goals; submitted by the writer and separate from the application.
    3. CV.
    4. A brief essay (500 words or less) describing career goals.

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

    For questions, contact:

    AAAP Foundation Office

    12627 San Jose Blvd., Suite 202

    Jacksonville, FL 32223-8638

    904-425-5735 (office)

    281-664-4744 (fax)

    AAAPFoundation@aaap.info

     

    If you are ready to complete the application, click on the “NEXT” button below.

  • Academic Record
  • Other Education/Degrees
  • (Please have complete official transcripts from academic institutions sent to AAAP Foundation office.)
  • Identify two persons who have agreed to submit a reference form to your application.
     
    Reference forms should be emailed to: aaap@aaap.info or mailed to:
    AAAP Foundation 
    12627 San Jose Blvd., Suite 202
    Jacksonville, FL  32223-8638
     
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