Top Veterinary Technician Scholarships

The following are considered to be the top veterinary tech
scholarships. Several awards are available from the National
Association of Veterinary Technicians, but there are also private
awards available. If you are passionate about animals and want to
begin a career as a veterinary technician, these scholarships can help
you pay for the education and training to achieve your goals:American
Kennel Club and Hartz Veterinary Technician Scholarship Program: This
scholarship is available to full time students currently enrolled at
veterinary schools that have been accredited by the American
Veterinary Medical Association. You must also be a student member of
the National Association of Veterinary Technicians or a NAVTA Student
Chapter member. Small animal and exotic activities, research, academic
achievement and NAVTA or SCNAVTA activities are all considered for the
selection of these awards.American Kennel Club Veterinary Technician
Student Scholarship: Along with the NAVTA and Bayer K9 Advantix, the
American Kennel Club provides several scholarships to veterinary tech
students each year totaling $25,000. You must be a NAVTA member to
qualify. The application requirements include a brief essay explaining
your interests, education, research and work experience, as well as
recent college transcripts submitted by April each year.Oxbow Exotic
Animal Interest Scholarship: Every year this exotic rodent pet food
manufacturer provides two $500 scholarships for veterinary
technicians. In order to qualify, you must show interest in working
with fur-bearing mammals such as chinchillas and prairie dogs,
reptiles, snakes or other exotic animals. The application, which is
due each May, includes a brief essay, letter of recommendation,
college transcripts and professional r�sum�.Sue Busch Memorial Award:
Each year three lucky students receive this award thanks to the Pet
Care Trust, which is a nonprofit organization granting scholarships in
the memory of Sue J. Busch. Colleges and schools in North America can
submit nominations for students entering their final year of study who
are interested in working with companion animals for disabled and
elderly people. Busch was the president of H.H. Backer Associates
Inc., the publisher of Pet Age magazine. Companion animals were a
passion of hers.