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The Tuition for Vet Techs Scholarship, sponsored by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. (BI AH US) is awarded each year in conjunction with National Veterinary Technician Week.
Eligibility
Current Students
- Must be a veterinary technology/nursing student who has completed at least one year of program requirements as a full-time student in an AVMA-accredited program (on-campus or distance learning). Full-time status is based on your institution/program’s guidelines for full-time status.
- Submit transcripts (official or unofficial is acceptable) showing a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Submit a letter from the Registrar (or program director) confirming current enrollment at full-time status.
- Submit a minimum of 1/maximum of 3 professional letter(s) of recommendation (e.g. program director, faculty, advisor).
- NAVTA Student Membership required (SCNAVTA membership preferred).
- Submit a 500-word essay that addresses the following subject: In 2023, NAVTA is celebrating the 30th anniversary of National Veterinary Technician Week. Where would you like to see the veterinary technician/nursing profession in the next 10 years?
- The essay formatting should be double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-pt font, with 1-inch margins.
Recent Graduates
- Must have graduated in 2021, 2022, or 2023 from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology/nursing program (on-campus or distance learning).
- Submit transcripts (official or unofficial is acceptable) showing a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and graduation date. If transcripts do not have a graduation date, include a copy of diploma.
- Submit a letter confirming current employment as a veterinary technician.
- Submit a minimum of 1/ maximum of 3 professional letter(s) of recommendation (e.g. employer, DVM, credentialed veterinary technician).
- NAVTA Credentialed Membership required.
- Submit a 500-word essay that addresses the following subject: In 2023, NAVTA is celebrating the 30th anniversary of National Veterinary Technician Week. Where would you like to see the veterinary technician/nursing profession in the next 10 years?
- The essay formatting should be double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-pt font, with 1-inch margins.
How to Apply
- Submit transcripts (official or unofficial is acceptable) showing a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- A letter from the Registrar (or program director) confirming current enrollment at full-time status or letter from current employer for recent graduate
- Submit a minimum of one professional letter of recommendation (i.e. program director, faculty, advisor, DVM, credentialed veterinary technician) (maximum of 3)
- Submit a 500-word essay that addresses the following subjects:
- In 2023 NAVTA is celebrating the 30th anniversary of National Veterinary Technician Week. Where would you like to see the veterinary technician/nursing profession in the next 10 years?
- Deadline for submission is August 13, 2023
- Please have all documents ready prior to starting the application process
- How to find your NAVTA membership number: Click HERE