American Industries Vet Tech Scholarship by Foster Love

In a collaboration between Foster Love, Charles River Laboratories, and the Milligan Foundation, we are excited to offer this incredible scholarship program tailored to elevating the experiences of current and former foster youth across the United States. scholarship program for current and former foster youth pursuing an education in veterinary studies. This scholarship provides up to $12,000 annually for two years and is designed to tackle the financial roadblocks that often come with pursuing a veterinary technician certification, licensure, or vocational degree.

Beyond financial support, scholarship recipients are enriched by personal and professional mentoring, as well as comprehensive career development opportunities made possible through our valuable partnerships. We bring you a transformative experience that’ll make your college journey the best possible. You won’t just be handed a check, you’ll be handed the keys to a brighter future!

Our Award Benefits

• Recipients are awarded up to $12,000 a year for up to two years, a total scholarship of $24,000
• Funding is available to support tuition needs, academic costs, housing, travel, equipment, and much more
• Join a community of future veterinary technicians and professionals
• Get ready to attend the career development workshops hosted by our partners

Eligibility

• Applicants must be between the ages of 18 to 25 during the year of application.
• Applicants must hold United States citizenship.
• Applicants must provideacceptance into an accredited two-year public or nonprofit college or vocational school, with the intent to enroll on a full-time basis.
• Applicants must have completed high school/GED during the year of application.

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• The applicant must pursue a major in veterinary studies or related fields and aspire to become a veterinarian or veterinary technician.
• Applicants must provide proof of foster care that demonstrates either:
• The applicant resided in either public or private foster care in the United States for a continuous 12-month period leading up to and including their 18th birthday, OR
• The applicant was orphaned for a minimum of one year by the time of their 18th birthday, OR
• The applicant was adopted or placed into legal guardianship from foster care after the applicant’s thirteenth birthday.