Veterinary Medicine – Exotic Animal Interest$1000 Scholarship

Non-traditional animal species are becoming more popular as pets throughout the world. There is a greater need for veterinarians who specialize in care and nutrition of these exotic pets.

Oxbow’s Veterinary Medicine Scholarship is for students currently enrolled in a veterinary school and demonstrate an interest in small and exotic animal medicine. Scholarship funds will only be awarded to support education at U.S. based institutions.

To Qualify:• Complete the application available online at

oxbowanimalhealth.com/the-oxbow-way/education/academic-scholarships• Submit a résumé describing activities and job history• Provide two letters of reference• Provide proof of full-time enrollment in a college or university for the 2020 Fall Semester• Provide a transcript copy and current GPA• Submit a 300-500 word essay on one of the following topics:

1. The Future of Exotic Animal Medicine 2. The Role of Nutrition in Animal Health 3. Two of the Greatest Challenges in Exotic Animal Health

Submit Complete Applications to:Oxbow Animal Health Attn: Veterinary Medicine Scholarship 11902 S. 150th St. Omaha, NE 68138

For more information www.oxbowanimalhealth.com Phone: 800-249-0366 Email: academy@oxbowanimalhealth.com

Oxbow Animal Health Academic Scholarship Program

Applications must be postmarked by March 2, 2020!

Scholarship recipients will be announced May 2020 on Oxbow’s

website. Scholarships are paid directly to the school in September.

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Oxbow Scholarship Program 2020 Application: Veterinary Medicine Academic Scholarship

This completed application with your résumé, letters of recommendation, and essay

must be postmarked no later than March 2, 2020.

Oxbow Animal Health • Veterinary Medicine Academic Scholarship • 11902 S. 150th St. • Omaha, NE 68138

All unsolicited material including photos, cover sheets and folders will be discarded.

Incomplete and late submissions will be disqualified.

Name

Home Address

City

Phone

Hometown Newspaper

Current School Attending ________________________________________________________

Expected year of graduation ______________ Grade Point Average _________

Clubs and Extracurricular

AVMA, Student Chapter

AAZV

AEMV

AAV

Zoo or Wildlife Club

Organization officer

Other ________________________

Other ________________________

Volunteer Participation

Veterinary Hospital

Wildlife Sanctuary

Animal Shelter (ASPCA, etc)

Animal Rescue Organization

Pet Store

Zoo

Other _________________

Other _________________

Work Experience

Veterinary Hospital

Wildlife Sanctuary

Animal Shelter/Rescue

Pet Store

Farm

Zoo

Other _________________

Other _________________

Please indicate the activities in which you have participated:

State

Email

Yes I will be enrolled as a full-time student in the Fall of 2020 at a US-based institution.

I currently work a part-time job. Average hours per week: ________

I currently volunteer on a regular basis. Average hours per month: ________

I have attended national veterinary conferences.

I have participated in university or field research studies.

Veterinary Advisor Name ________________________________

Signature _____________________________________________ Date __________________

I certify that all information provided in this application is true and correct. I further agree that if I withdraw from school, transfer,

or if I am no longer a full-time student during the designated school year, the unused balance is forfeitable and I must notify Oxbow

Animal Health in Omaha, Nebraska, within 30 days.

Applicant Signature _____________________________________ Date _________________

(Interactive application can be completed and printed at www.oxbowanimalhealth.com Please print a copy for your records as data fields cannot be saved.) Oxbow Animal Health · Omaha, Nebraska · www.oxbowanimalhealth.com