Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians (AVBT) “Faith” Scholarship
Another exciting opportunity for our members!
The organizing committee for the Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians and the SVBT scholarship committee are proud to introduce the AVBT “Faith” Scholarship to the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior.
The scholarship is named after “Faith”, the service dog trained for Julie’s Shaw’s son, Dylan, using clicker training methods nearly 14 years ago. “Faith” died of lymphosarcoma at the age of 6 but her memory will live on through the recipients of the “Faith” scholarship.
Three scholarships will be awarded annually, $1939 value (the recipient is responsible for the remaining $2800 tuition fee paid directly to the Karen Pryor Academy). The SVBT scholarship committee along with the AVBT board of regents will select a recipient who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing the role of the veterinary technician in the discipline of animal behavior and has a desire and the ability to pursue their VTS-Behavior credentials
Potential Recipients:
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Must be accepted as a potential candidate into the Karen Pryor Academy before applying for the AVBT “Faith” Scholarship. Visit www.karenpryoracademy.com for details
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Must be able to travel to Lafayette, Indiana with a dog to attend four Workshops with Julie Shaw as the instructor and be responsible for their own travel expenses.
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Must have graduated from an accredited veterinary technician program or be a credentialed veterinary technician.
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Must be a SVBT member in good standing for a minimum of one year.
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Must have been in practice for a minimum of two years.
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Must submit a letter of reference from two veterinary professionals.
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Must have a letter of reference from 2 clients specific to animal training or animal behavior.
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Must have an ultimate goal of becoming a VTS-Behavior and meeting those proposed requirements.
Selection Process:
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Visit www.Karenpryoracademy.com to view scheduled workshop dates held by Julie Shaw
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Apply to the Karen Pryor Academy specifying that you wish to be considered for the AVBT – Faith Scholarship
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Upon notification your application to KPA has been accepted, send the following to Committee Chair, Pam Mahlie, along with the SVBT scholarship application:
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A letter describing why you feel you should be a candidate for the “Faith” scholarship
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2 letters of reference from veterinary professionals
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2 letters of reference from clients you have worked with specifically in animal training or animal behavior
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Your scholarship information will be review by both the SVBT scholarship committee and the Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians.
You will be notified no later than 2 months before the WS I start date.
Download Scholarship Application Here
If you have any questions please contact the Scholarship Committee chair, Pam Mahlie, by email at scholarship@svbt.org.
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Download Scholarship Application Here
If you have any questions please contact the Scholarship Committee chair, Pam Mahlie, by email at scholarship@svbt.org.
2009 Winter Scholarship WinnerApplication due October 1, 2008Recipient Notified by November 10, 2008Workshop DatesJanuary 10-11February 21-22April 4-5May 9-102009 Summer Scholarship WinnerApplication due February 28, 2009Recipient Notified by March 31, 2009TENATIVE Workshop DatesMay 30-31June 27-28August 1-2September 12-132009 Fall/Winter Scholarship WinnerApplication due July 1, 2009Recipient Notified by August 1, 2009TENATIVE Workshop DatesOctober 2-3November 14-15December 12-13January 23-24Visit www.svbt.org for application and further details.
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