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L. Dwight Schwartz Travel Scholarship

L. Dwight Schwartz Travel Scholarship

Applicable For:

Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$1,500

Application Deadline:

01/02/2024
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About This Scholarship

If you’re a DVM/VMD student passionate about poultry medicine, consider applying for the L. Dwight Schwartz Travel Scholarship. This scholarship is available to students enrolled in an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine who have shown an interest in poultry medicine through a project, work experience, previous coursework, or a desire to attend an AAAP meeting.  The L. Dwight Schwartz Travel Scholarship is a scholarship offered by the American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) to students who are enrolled in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) program at an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine. The scholarship is designed to support students who have a demonstrated interest in poultry medicine and want to attend the AAAP Annual Meeting. The American Association of Avian Pathologists is an international organization dedicated to promoting scientific knowledge to enhance poultry’s health, well-being, and productivity to provide safe and abundant food for the world. The AAAP Annual Meeting allows professionals and students interested in avian health to share knowledge, learn about the latest research, and network with others in the field. The American Association of Avian Pathologists, an international organization dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge to improve poultry’s health, well-being, and productivity for safe and plentiful food, offers the scholarship. 

  • Each year, one fortunate student can receive up to $1,500 to cover travel expenses to attend the American Association of Avian Pathologists Annual Meeting. This scholarship is awarded to attract veterinary students passionate about poultry medicine, and it’s open to both juniors and seniors.
  • The scholarship is funded by the L. Dwight Schwartz Fund and is named in memory of Dr. Schwartz, a highly respected poultry practitioner. To be considered for the scholarship, you must submit a short essay describing why you are interested in avian pathologists, what you’d like to take away from the meeting, and a statement of why you should win this award.
  • The winner will also be asked to give an oral presentation at the meeting on a topic relating to poultry medicine that they’ve researched and prepared ahead of time.

Eligibility Criteria For L. Dwight Schwartz Travel Scholarship

  • Education: Applicants must be enrolled in a veterinary medicine program at an accredited university or college of veterinary medicine in the United States. If you do not have a degree, your undergraduate institution may need to send your application to the AVMA Office of Admissions.
  • Application: Applicants must submit an essay or other written work that describes their interest in poultry medicine and why they should win this scholarship. The essay or other written work should be at most 600 words.
  • Interest in Poultry Medicine: Applicants must have a proven interest in poultry medicine, as demonstrated through extracurricular activities like poultry projects, previous coursework, or work experience. The award is open to both juniors and seniors. Applicants may apply for the scholarship only once during their undergraduate studies.
  • Submission of grade transcripts: Applicants must submit a copy of their official undergraduate transcript.
  • Letters of recommendation: Applicants must submit a written letter of recommendation from an AVMA-affiliated veterinary or veterinary technician faculty member. Any student approved to present at the American Association of Avian Pathologists Annual Meeting during the years that the L. Dwight Schwartz Travel Scholarship is awarded will be asked to provide letters of reference for those presenting times only. A maximum of two letters are needed for this scholarship.

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