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American Veterinary Medical Foundation and Pfizer Animal Health Announce New Scholarship Program for Veterinary Students
In an effort to help U.S. veterinary students cope with rising school debt while reinforcing the importance of building a diverse profession and addressing a shortage of food animal veterinarians, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation and Pfizer Animal Health have launched an annual scholarship program that will award a total of up to $2 million through 2012.
To be administered by the American Veterinary Medical Association and funded by Pfizer Animal Health, the Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program will award $2,500 scholarships to more than 225 veterinary students a year. To be eligible, students must be attending a U.S. veterinary school accredited by AVMA.
Although the program is open to all second- and third-year veterinary students, at least 40 percent of the awardees will be students likely to enter food animal medicine or rural practice. In addition, approximately 30 percent of scholarship recipients will be from diverse backgrounds, as defined by age, gender, physical disability, and ethnicity, among other characteristics.
Applications for the spring 2010 scholarships are available at the AVMF Web site.
Alpaca Research Foundation
http://www.alpacaresearchfoundation.org/
Deadline: April 1
The Alpaca Research Foundation provides funding to qualified investigators for alpaca-related scientific research that will benefit alpaca breeders on national and international levels. Some areas of current research interest are outlined below. However, ARF welcomes all proposals dealing with important aspects of alpaca health, husbandry, genetics and fiber.
Health : ARF is seeking proposals to study a) the prevention, early detection and treatment of disorders that are significant problems in alpacas including, but not limited to, meningeal worm and other parasites, reproductive disorders, bovine viral diarrhea (BVDV) and other infectious diseases; b) the incidence of thyroid disease and effects of thyroid dysfunction on reproductive physiology, fiber quality, and overall health; and c) pharmacokinetics of drugs that might be useful for the treatment of alpacas.
Husbandry: ARF is seeking proposals to establish optimal nutritional requirements of the alpaca, including trace minerals and vitamins at various stages of growth and development.
Genetics: ARF is seeking proposals to identify traits in the alpaca that may be amenable to DNA testing, particularly congenital defects such as choanal atresia and wry face.
Fiber: ARF is seeking proposals to identify objective measures of fleece character and to determine the influence of genetic and environmental factors on those measures.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation
Grant Proposals
http://www.acvimfoundation.org/
The ACVIM (American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine) has announced the availability of funds to support clinical investigation. Grant proposals requesting up to $10,000 that have direct application to improving the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease in animals will be considered.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation
Research Grants
http://www.acvs.org/ACVSFoundation/ResearchGrants/
Currently supports three different grant programs:
(1) Surgeon-in-Training Grants
(2) Diplomate Clinical Research Grants
(3) Minimally Invasive Surgery Grants (in conjunction with Ethicon Endo Surgery)
(Last checked 09/02/09)
American Jersey Cattle Association/AJCC Research Foundation
http://www.usjersey.com/Programs/Researchprogram.html
AJCC Research Foundation is a permanent trust operated exclusively to promote and sponsor scientific research in the dairy industry.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
American Kennel Club
Canine Health Foundation Research Grants
http://www.akcchf.org/research/funded_research.cfm
Note links to funding opportunities on the left side.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
American Morgan Horse Association
http://www.morganhorse.com/youth/scholarships/
Financial support includes :
(1) AMHI Educational Scholarships : Five $3000 scholarships are available annually. Selection is based on the ability and aptitude for serious study, community service, leadership, financial need, and achievement with Morgan horses.
(2) AMHI Graywood Youth Horsemanship Grant : Provides one to two Morgan youth members per year the opportunity to further his/her study in the mastery of horse care, and receive tutelage from breed professionals in the categories of breeding, management, training and or riding and driving Morgan horses.
(3) AMHI van Schaik Dressage Scholarship : One annual award of $1000 to a Morgan individual wishing to further his or her skill, knowledge or proficiency in classically ridden dressage. Selection of candidates emphasizes helping a rider move from the lower levels of dressage to Fourth Level and above.
(4) AMHI Grand Prix Dressage Achievement Award : $2500 award available to amateur Morgan riders who compete at the Grand Prix level, receiving five Grand Prix scores with a median of 60% or better while riding a Morgan.
(5) Paul J. Stephan Memorial Award : The AMHI Paul J. Stephan Memorial Award is made each year in memory of Paul J. Stephan, who bred, trained, and presented fine Morgan horse champions. An award of $1000 will be granted to a young man who is interested in working in the Morgan horse industry. The award is open to young men from any state and any financial background. It is not limited to show ring exhibitors, but to young men who hold the goal of active professional involvement with the Morgan breed in any capacity.
For more information about AMHI Scholarship Opportunities send a self-addressed, stamped (60˘) envelope, and specify the scholarship(s) you're interested in: AMHI Scholarships, PO Box 837, Shelburne, VT 05482-0519
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Animal Behavior Society Grants and Grant Information
http://www.animalbehavior.org/ABS/Grants/
(Last checked 09/02/09)
AnimalConcerns.org
Awards, Scholarships, Contests, and Fellowships
Web Link
Here's a smorgasbord listing of awards, scholarships, contests, and fellowships that may either help recognize your incredible effort for animals or provide funding to start or continue your work on behalf of animals! All of the following are appropriate for students and youth who are organizing for animals.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Berrien Kennel Club Scholarship
http://www.webspawner.com/users/berrienkc/currentnewslett.html
http://www.homeoftheshamrocks.org/seniors/
Minimum of one $1,000 scholarship to a student who lives in Berrien, Cass or Van Buren County and plans to become a Veterinarian or Veterinarian Technician.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
BIRDNET : Grants, Awards, and Prizes in Ornithology
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNET/grants/index.html
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Entomological Foundation
Undergraduate Scholarships
http://www.entfdn.org
Deadline: June 1
These awards are intended for undergraduate students in entomology, zoology, biology, or a related science at a college or university in the United States, Mexico, or Canada. Students must have accumulated a minimum of 30 college credit hours at the time the award is presented, in August. Students must have completed at least one course or a project in entomology. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.
(1) Stanley Beck Fellowship Sponsored by The Entomological Foundation : This award assists needy students at the graduate or undergraduate level of their education in entomology and related disciplines at a college or university in the United States, Mexico or Canada. The is based on physical limitations or economic, minority, or environmental conditions. This fellowship was established as a tribute to Stanley D. Beck, a notable scientist who pursued his profession despite the effects of a debilitating disease. Made annually, amount of the fellowship varies each year.
(2) Undergraduate Scholarships Sponsored by BioQuip Products and The Entomological Foundation
Annually, BioQuip Products, a major supplier of entomology equipment, sponsors a scholarship, and The Entomological Foundation sponsors three undergraduate scholarships to undergraduate students. The scholarships are designed to encourage student interest in entomology.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
FASSTrack
http://www.fass.org/fasstrack/
The Federation of Animal Science Societies provides a listing of sponsorship and funding opportunities in the animal sciences from various international organizations as well as many other news items.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Geraldine Dodge Foundation, see Dodge Foundation
(Hal and Jean) Glassen Memorial Foundation
http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/publications/pdfs/huntingwildlifehabitat/Landowners_Guide/Introduction/Glassen.htm
The Hall & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization. The Foundation was established in 1992 to receive and administer funds for these charitable and educational purposes:
(1) To encourage firearms shooting skills competition.
(2) To promote the lawful use and possession of firearms.
(3) To help fund game bird and animal research studies by schools of natural resources.
(4) To support research of animal diseases affecting dogs and cats.
(5) To provide for the welfare of animals through the American Humane Society or other organizations that are not anti-hunting.
The Foundation provides financial assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, match funds and other support to 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organizations whose mission statements are supportive of these objectives.
Also listed under Lansing Area and Michigan Grant Makers.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Horses and Humans Foundation
http://www.horsesandhumans.org/
The Horses and Humans Foundation exists to facilitate universal understanding and appreciation of the significant influence of horses on humans. The primary goal is to support, promote and fund scientific research that explores the claimed, yet unsubstantiated benefits of Equine Assisted Activities, leading to the discovery of the most effective methods and techniques for conducting thousands of existing and future programs. The secondary goal is to educate the public (including parents, donors, insurance companies and physicians) on research findings so that Equine Assisted Activities programs become more accessible to those in need.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Johns Hopkins University
Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing
Grants Program
http://caat.jhsph.edu/programs/grants/
Every year since CAAT was founded in 1981, we have provided funding to research that shows promise for providing new and better methods for risk assessment. Today, the Research Grants Program remains a high priority at CAAT and the centerpiece of our efforts to promote the development and use of alternative methods. To date CAAT has funded nearly 300 grants for a total of about $5.5 million. CAAT currently is funding seven research projects.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Michigan Association of Veterinary Technicians Scholarships
http://www.mavt.us/scholarships.htm
Deadline : May 1
This scholarship is open to all first and second year veterinary technology students who are a current member of MAVT. To become a member visit the MAVT website at www.mavt.us to print an application. The student must complete a 500 word essay on the topic of “The human/animal bond”. The essays will be evaluated on topic, content, grammar, and professionalism. The essays will be evaluated by the MAVT scholarship committee and may be featured in the MAVT Newsletter or on the MAVT website. Please submit essay’s to: (include name, address, phone #, e-mail and school) MAVT, 2144 Commons Pky, Okemos, Mi 48854-3986 or send an email to bcaskey@ovrs.com. Recipients receive a check for $500.00 and free admittance to the MAVT fall conference where the scholarship will be presented.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Michigan Llama Association Scholarship
http://www.michiganllama.org/about.html
The Michigan Llama Association (MLA) has established a yearly $500 scholarship to benefit students in Veterinary Medicine. Recipients will be selected on the basis of their demonstrated interest in learning about and working with llamas, preferably in the state of Michigan. Applications can be mailed to Marvin Larson, 10745 Lansing Ave, Rives Junction, Mi 49277. For more information, send an email to marvinp245@yahoo.com.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Michigan State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Scholarship Information
https://scholendow.ais.msu.edu/student/ScholList1.asp?MAU=46&DeptCode=All
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Michigan State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Scholarship Information
http://old.cvm.msu.edu/Education/scholarships/general_info.html
It is the intention of the College of Veterinary Medicine to give students as many opportunities as possible to obtain scholarship monies and grants to help defray the cost of their professional education. Scholarships will be announced to enrolled students in the DVM and Veterinary Technology programs through the e-mail system and will identify a deadline date. Criteria set forth by the donors, information about each scholarship, and instructions regarding how to apply are described at this site. There are other scholarships available that aren’t posted on the web and will be announced through either the e-mail system or applications will be placed in student mailboxes.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Michigan State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Office of Research Facilitation
http://cvm.msu.edu/research/research-facilitation
A preaward office that provides research support to faculty. For more information, contact:
MaryJo D. Banasik, JD, Research Coordinator, Office of Research Facilitation, G-155C Veterinary Medical Center, East Lansing, MI 48824-1314; Telephone : 517-432-7780; e-mail : banasikm@cvm.msu.edu; Fax : 517-432-7788
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Michigan State University
Department of Animal Science
Financial Aid and Scholarships
http://www.msu.edu/course/ans/020/Handbook/Scholarships/scholarships.htm
(1) General Scholarships for 4-Year Students In College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
include: Carl Rossman Award, Lee J. and Grace Ashley Scholarship, Bashian Endowed Scholarship,
Clark L. Brody Scholarship, Centennial Farm Association Scholarship, For-Mar Scholarship Fund,
Milk Marketing Inc. Scholarship, Eliza Rossman Scholarship, and the Kenneth Kingsley Smith Memorial Scholarship.
(2) Scholarships Designed for 4-Year Students in Animal Science include:
Richard and Dana Balander Avian Scholarship, Howard E. Cowles Dairy Prize,
Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc, Scholarships,
Michigan Livestock Industry Scholarships, Michigan Pork Producers Association Scholarship,
Ralph Hudson Scholarship, and the Harry Moxley Scholarship
(3) Scholarships for Animal Science Students Enrolled In The Institute of Agricultural Technology include: Dairy Herd Improvement Association Scholarships and Michigan Milk Producers Association Scholarship.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Michigan State University
Department of Animal Science
Financial Aid and Scholarships
http://www.canr.msu.edu/dept/ans/academics/undergrad/scholarships.html
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program (Christine)
http://www.nationalacademies.org/policyfellows
A program designed to engage graduate science, engineering, medical, veterinary, business, and law students in the analysis and creation of science and technology policy and to familiarize them with the interactions of science, technology, and government. As a result, students develop essential skills different from those attained in academia and make the transition from being a graduate student to a professional.
Listed under Grants for Individuals -- political science/public policy, sciences
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Morris Animal Foundation
http://morrisanimalfoundation.org/
Current funding initiatives include (1) canine cancer campaign and (2) equine consortium for genetic research.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Morris Animal Foundation
Established Investigator Grants, First Award, and Fellowship Training
http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/professionals/scientists/
Deadlines vary
The MAF is accepting grant applications for small companion animals (dogs or cats), multiple species (addresses dogs and cats), large companion animals (horses or llamas/alpacas) and wildlife. Each category has a different application deadline. Within each category, three types of grants are made: Established Investigator, First Award, and Fellowship Training. Each type of grant has different submission requirements. Visit the web page for more information.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Morris Animal Foundation
Veterinary Student Scholar Proposals
http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/scientists
Deadline : Feb. 2
The Morris Animal Foundation, which is dedicated to funding research that protects, treats, and cures companion animals and wildlife, has announced a call for 2008 Veterinary Student Scholar applications. The VSS program is designed to give veterinary students exposure to research in hopes they will consider this career path. The VSS program is part of MAF’s overall initiative to train and mentor more veterinary scientists. The MAF VSS program will award stipends of up to $4,000 each to students who wish to participate in clinical or basic veterinary research. This program provides veterinary students an opportunity to become involved in veterinary research targeted at enhancing the health and welfare of companion animals (dogs, cats, horses, and llama/alpaca) and wildlife or special species. Grants are not limited to U.S. colleges. Awards are open to all first- through third-year veterinary students from an accredited college or school of veterinary medicine in their country.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
National Dairy Shrine Scholarships
http://www.dairyshrine.org
The National Dairy Shrine offers scholarships to college students with an interest in dairy, with awards totaling over $30,000/year.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
National Pork Board
http://www.pork.org/
The National Pork Board (NPB) regularly solicits research proposals dealing with Animal Science and Environment.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Scholarship
http://www.avmf.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=Scholarships_Pfizer&category=WhatWeDo
Deadline : November 13, 2009
Pfizer will provide approximately $600,000 to fund individual student scholarships of $2,500 to eligible 2nd and 3rd year students. In addition to traditional selection criteria (academic excellence and financial need), these scholarships will also focus on the sustainable needs of the profession (diversity and food animal medicine). Through the Pfizer Animal Health Scholarship Program, Pfizer and AVMF will identify outstanding veterinary students capable of addressing the diversity of our changing world and the health and research needs of our society. All 2nd and 3rd year veterinary students are encouraged to apply.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Scholarships, Fellowships, and Postdoctoral Awards : Health Professions
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/medicine.html
Covers medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology, optometry, pharmacology, public health, nursing, veterinary science. A compilation of resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Throlson American Bison Foundation Scholarship
http://www.bisoncentral.com/index.php?c=66&d=137&a=1088&w=2&r=Y
The Throlson American Bison Foundation Scholarship program has been established to recognize, encourage and promote leadership among future bison industry professionals. Each fall, the Throlson American Bison Foundation will award two scholarships to two outstanding college junior, senior or graduate students studying bison or fields related to the bison industry.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
TLC Veterinary Scholarship Program
http://tlconline.org/pgm/0011.html
The purpose of the Zimmer Foundation, TLC/ for The Love of Cats (TLC) Scholarship Program is to encourage veterinary students to pursue the study of the special needs and problems of geriatric companion felines. TLC can provide scholarships to qualified individuals interested in this specialization in exchange for time worked at the TLC Feline Life Care Center or similar Code Section 501(c)3 centers throughout the U.S. Applicants will benefit from interacting with felines going through the final stages of life while they complete their education and will be better prepared to help geriatric felines later encountered in their day-to-day practice. Maximum available aid for any one calendar year is $17,000 for tuition, fees and books.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
http://www.poultryegg.org/research/index.cfm
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association's industry research grants program encompasses all segments of broiler, turkey, and commercial egg operations. Approximately $3 million is currently invested in ongoing research.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Waterbird Society Research Grants
http://www.waterbirds.org/grants.htm
The Waterbird Society peridoically awards grants for research in the science and conservation of waterbirds. These grants were established from funds provided by the generosity of two former Presidents of the Waterbrid Society. The Waterbird Society is very grateful to receive the funds and encourage others to consider financially supporting the Society.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Databases
Community of Science Funding Opportunities Database
On campus access
Off campus access using EZ Proxy Server
Michigan State university faculty, staff, and students can identify additional funding opportunities by searching this database. Select Main Search and then type in the academic discipline of your choice in the "All Fields" box.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Foundation Grants to Individuals Online (Main Library Access Only)
http://gtionline.fdncenter.org/ipl.php
Includes descriptions of more than 6,000 foundations and public charities that fund individual grantseekers, and is searchable by nine different criteria. Records provide contact information, financial data, application information, and program descriptions, with links to more than 500 foundation Web sites. Updated quarterly.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
GrantSelect
http://72.3.247.11/gs/cgi-bin/welcome.pl
GrantSelect is the online version of the GRANTS Database containing over 10,000 funding opportunities provided by over 3,400 sponsoring organizations. Michigan State university faculty, staff, and students can identify additional funding opportunities by searching this database.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
MSU Scholarship Search
https://scholendow.ais.msu.edu/student/ScholSearch.Asp
MSU offers a wide variety of scholarships, some of which have criteria which severely limit the number of students who might be eligible for the scholarship, while others have much broader criteria. This facility should help you find those MSU scholarships for which you might be eligible. You can search either by unit (College/Department) within the University or by criteria such as major/specialization, Michigan county of permanent residence, high school, or study abroad.
(Last checked 04/19/06)
Cornell University
Graduate School Funding Database
http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/?p=132
(Last checked 03/31/06)
ENotes Scholarships and Loans Directory
http://college.enotes.com/scholarships-loans/
Covers over 4,200 scholarships by type of school, gender, field of study and special recipient criteria. Or you can browse by state/province with the links on the left. Our database contains a total of 7,200 scholarships, grants, loans, prizes and fellowships.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
FastWeb
http://www.fastweb.com/.
If you have access to the world wide web and are willing to fill in the online forms, this service promises a free customized list of financial aid sources. FastWeb is actually a searchable database of more than 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans from more than 3,000 sources for all levels of higher education. First-time visitors have to register (first and last name and a user ID), then complete a profile, including background and fields of study. Registrants then receive a list of all currently relevant funding sources. The registration information is stored and can be used on subsequent visits. The entire sign-up process, and delivery of available funding sources, can be a bit tedious: about five to twenty minutes, depending on the connection speed. Approximately 500 new scholarships are added to the database daily, so registrants can stay current. Provided courtesy of Financial Aid Information Page and Student Services, Inc. created by Mark Kantrowitz and sponsored by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
(Last checked 09/02/09)
Books
The books mentioned on this page are available for public use in the Michigan State University Libraries. If you are unable to visit our library, consider visiting a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection in your home state or a local public library in your home town. If the books are not available there, ask about interlibrary loan or visit a local bookstore to find out whether they can be purchased.
Money for Graduate Students in the Biological Sciences.
El Dorado Hills, Calif. : Reference Service Press, biennial. Funding Center (1 East) LB2337.2 .M653
2007/2009 available.
Lists fellowships, grants, and awards set aside specifically for graduate students interested in working on a master's, professional, or doctoral degree in: Agronomy, Animal sciences, Botany, Entomology, Environmental sciences, Horticulture,
Marine sciences, Veterinary sciences, Zoology, and related fields. Programs listed have to offer at least $1,000 per year to each recipient (and many go way beyond that, awarding full tuition or $30,000+ to graduate students annually), knowing that not one dollar of that will need to be repaid (provided, of course, that stated requirements are met)!
Annual Register of Grant Support
Wilmette, Ill. : National Register Publishing Co., annual. Funding Center (1 East) LB2336 .A7
Includes information on programs sponsored by government agencies, public and private foundations, educational and professional associations, special interest organizations and corporations. Covers a broad range of interests including academic and scientific research, publication support, equipment and construction support, in-service training, competitions and prizes, and travel and exchange programs. Organized by broad subject areas with four indexes: subject, organization and program, geographic and personnel.
Directory of Research Grants
Phoenix, Ariz. : The Oryx Press, annual. Funding Center (1 East) LB2338 .D5
An annual print version of the Grants Database. Contains information about grants and fellowships available for research projects from federal and state governments, private foundations, professional organizations, and corporations. List grants programs by specific funding areas; indexed by sponsoring organization and grant name.
Foundation Grants to Individuals
New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, biennial. Funding Center (1 East) LB2336 .F6
The most comprehensive listing available of private foundations which provide financial assistance to individuals. The foundations described have made grants to students, artists, scholars, foreign individuals, minorities, musicians, scientists and writers for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, internships, residencies, arts and cultural projects, medical and emergency assistance, residencies and travel programs.
The Grants Register
New York, N.Y. : St. Martin's Press, annual. Funding Center (1 East) LB2338 .G7
The complete guide to postgraduate funding worldwide.
Awards, Honors, and Prizes : Volume I, United States and Canada and Volume II, International and Foreign
Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., irregular. Main Library Reference AS8 .A87
Directory of awards and their donors recognizing achievement in advertising, architecture, arts and humanities, business and finance, communications, computers, consumer affairs, ecology, education, engineering, fashion, film, journalism, law, librarianship, literature, medicine, music, performing arts, photography, public affairs, publishing, radio and television, religion, science, social science, sports, and transportation. Indexed by sponsoring organization, award, and subject area.
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