Embrace Pet Insurance partners with AVMF
Embrace Pet Insurance has partnered with American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) to launch a scholarship program dedicated to supporting veterinary students pursuing careers in shelter medicine. This two-year initiative will award a total of $50,000 in scholarships. Each year, five veterinary students will receive $5,000 grants, amounting to ten students receiving scholarships over the program’s duration.
“Partnering with the AVMF to launch this vital initiative underscores our dedication to the future of veterinary medicine and the support of animals in need. Through scholarships for veterinary students passionate about shelter medicine, we seek to empower a new generation of veterinarians committed to animal welfare.” – Brian Macias, CEO of Embrace Pet Insurance.
“We are delighted that Embrace Pet Insurance has partnered with the AVMF by creating a new scholarship to support veterinary students interested in a career in shelter medicine. We are thankful for Embrace’s commitment to support veterinary students and enable them to pursue the career they desire upon graduation. Supporting the next generation of veterinary professionals is one of the key priorities of the AVMF.” – Dr. Rena Carlson, AVMF Chair and AVMA Immediate Past President.
About the Embrace Pet Insurance Scholarship:
Eligibility:
- Third- or fourth-year student in good standing at an AVMA Council on Education-accredited veterinary school.
- Based in the United States.
- Demonstrates a clear intention to work in shelter medicine after graduation.
Timeline:
- Applications open: Sept. 1 – Sept. 30, 2024
- Review period: Oct. 7 – Oct. 25, 2024
- Award notification and funds disbursement: Fall 2024
