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Due Oct 1 – ABVP Board Certification Scholarship Application

By Abbey Canon

Swine veterinarians who wish to achieve board certification are invited to apply for scholarships to assist with their educational expenses. Scholarship opportunities are available for members seeking certification in the American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW) as well as those pursuing certification in Swine Health Management by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP).

ABVP – Swine Health Management

Applications are due October 1 for the ABVP scholarship, which provides reimbursement for certification-related expenses incurred within the first 3 years following the scholarship award date. The maximum amount of reimbursement is $10,000, with an additional incentive payment of $10,000 upon timely achievement of certification. For application details, see aasv.org/foundation/swine-veterinarians/abvp-scholarship.

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