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AABP Foundation - Cargill Animal Nutrition
Scholarship Program

Individual applications can not be saved on the application site Cargillprior to submission. For example if a student partially completes an application with the idea of returning to the site to complete it at a later time their application will not be saved.

It would be advisable to complete the application as a word document then cut and paste responses into the appropriate sections of the application just prior to submitting. That would also solve the heartbreak of a dropped connection during the application process.

All fields are required and must be completed before submitting the application.

All fields are required, and must be filled in before submitting the application.
Applicant's Name:
Address:
City:
State/Province:
Country:
Zip:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Are you an AABP Member?
Veterinary School Information
Veterinary School Attending:
Anticipated year of graduation:
AABP Faculty Representative from your school:

In the space below give a biographical account that outlines your background in the cattle industry and/or bovine practice. For the last 5 years, list all your cattle and veterinary experiences, including internships, summer work, course work, etc.
(Your answer for this question is limited to 500 words (approx 2500 characters ). We encourage you to draft your response outside of this site and then cut and paste into the appropriate answer blanks)
Describe plans following veterinary school graduation?
(Your answer for this question is limited to 500 words (approx 2500 characters ). We encourage you to draft your response outside of this site and then cut and paste into the appropriate answer blanks)

Essay Questions:

Your answers for these essay questions are limited to 500 words (2500 characters, including spaces). We encourage you to draft your response outside of this site and then cut and paste into the appropriate answer blanks

Essay Question #1: Identify a significant nutritional challenge with either beef or dairy animals that you have encountered, and how it was resolved. Explain the relevant nutritional principles involved.

Essay Question #2: Tell how you would respond to people who advocate for the elimination of animal agriculture as a means to stretch the world’s feed supply.

One letter of recommendation from one veterinarian currently in bovine practice, and one faculty member from your veterinary college are required. Recommendations must attest to the character of the applicant, validate applicant's interest in bovine practice, and involvement in bovine related activities. The committee asks that the letters of recommendation be submitted online.


DEADLINE:
Applications AND references must be received at the AABP office by June 15.

Application and references must be submitted electronically.   Please see specific instructions regarding electronic submissions of applications in the Information tab of the AABP Foundation/Cargill Animal Nutrition Scholarship section of the AABP Foundation web site.

AABP Foundation/Cargill Animal Nutrition Scholarship
1130 East Main St., Ste. 302
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Phone - 419-496-0685
FAX - 419-496-0697
Email: aabphq@aabp.org
 
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