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Edwin Robertson Memorial Scholarship

Edwin Robertson

This scholarship is provided to one veterinary student to help fund a theriogenology, embryo transfer or advanced reproductive techniques experience. .


Award

The award will consist of a one-time cash scholarship of $2,000. The award will be presented at the AABP Annual Conference each year until such time as the endowment is exhausted. Winners need not be present at the conference to receive the award.


Endowment

  1. An initial endowment to the AABP Foundation will be provided by the Edwin Robertson family and friends.
  2. A donation portal has been established via the AABP Foundation so that friends and colleagues can donate directly to the endowment. This portal will be maintained for a minimum of 10 years after the initial endowment.

Applicant Criteria (who may apply):

  1. Must be a current student member of AABP.
  2. Be enrolled in a college/school of veterinary medicine accredited by the AVMA Council on Education.
  3. Be enrolled in their 3rd or 4th year of veterinary school at the time of application (Grad year 2026 or 2027)
  4. Intend to practice in dairy practice following graduation with a special interest in animal welfare.


Application and selection process:

  1. Complete the online application on the AABP website.
  2. The application will include:
    1. Basic contact information.
    2. The practice or course that you will use the funds to learn Theriogenology, Embryo Transfer(ET) or Advanced Reproductive Techniques(ART)
    3. Upload a CV/Resume
    4. Plans post-graduation
    5. Information about how you will use the award
    6. Essay question about the role you think that theriogenology, ET and/or ART will play in your career
    7. Essay question about prior experience with theriogenology, ET and/or ART
    8. Letter of recommendation from a faculty member must be entered for each applicant. The deadline for submission of the application and supporting letter of sponsorship is May 30, 2025, 5 pm EST. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application and letter of sponsorship is completed before the deadline. Incomplete applications, including those without a sponsorship letter by the deadline, are disqualified.
    9. All applications will be reviewed with the top ranked application being selected as the award recipient

 

Student applicants are responsible for ensuring reference letters are uploaded before the listed deadline. If letters of reference are not electronically submitted by the deadline, the application is considered incomplete and will be discarded. Applicants can check the status of their applications and track the submission of required materials by logging onto the AABP website, then going to the Students Menu and selecting Scholarship/Grant Portal.