AABP Education Grants

Formal advanced training in cattle production medicine can help expand the skills and knowledge base of the cattle production medicine practitioner. In the spirit of supporting the development of future bovine practitioners, the AABP would like to introduce the Education Grants. The Education Grant program will provide grants of $500 that will be available for incoming senior students and new graduates (those who have graduated in the previous six months). These grants will be awarded to students attending an accredited veterinary college advanced education program or another AABP approved continuing education endeavor.

Applicants must be a member or student member of the AABP. Applicants may apply for membership at the time they apply for this grant.

For consideration, applications must include:

1. A completed AABP Education Grant application form. including a letter of intent outlining the applicant’s career goals (students) or current job description (recent graduates), prior experience with food animal production medicine, and goals for the advanced education program.
2. A brief course outline or description from the institution conducting the course, or a detailed description of the continuing education opportunity if it is not being conducted at an accredited veterinary college.
3. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member of the veterinary school the applicant graduated from or is currently enrolled in.
4. A signed hold harmless agreement release form must be faxed to the AABP office at 334-821-9532 .
5. Following completion of the advanced training, successful applicants will be required to submit an evaluation form detailing their experience.

Funds will be distributed directly to the university or program the student will participate in. Applications should be submitted to the AABP, P.O. Box 3610,Auburn, Alabama 36831-3610.

Applications for support of educational opportunities commencing between May 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009 must be received in the AABP office by April 15, 2008. Due to the number of applications we anticipate, this is a firm deadline. Notification will come in early May, 2008.