The Ontario Association of Swine Veterinarians (OASV) is accepting applications for the
2024 OASV-Maxwell Legacy Swine Scholarship
Due Date:
Applications and reference letters are being accepted until Friday October 4th 2024, at 17:00 ET
Donor: This grant is made possible by generous contributions from Bill Maxwell whom has had a longstanding dedication to the Ontario & Canadian hog industries.
Award: One to two awards valued between $2500-$5000 ($CAD) may be awarded. Conditional upon confirmation of funding each award term and upon the identification of a suitable applicant or applicants.
This award will be presented at the annual 2024 OASV Fall Conference. The successful applicant is expected to attend the meeting on Sat November 2nd, 2024 from 9am to 1pm (ET) and will receive complementary registration including accommodation for one night on Fri Nov 1st (the awardee may attend the whole conference on Friday and Saturday).
Eligibility: Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to apply and be a:
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2024 or 2025 (final year) graduate from the Ontario Veterinary College, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, University of Guelph
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Currently registered, full-time graduate student at the University of Guelph
Applicants must provide: mailing address, e-mail address, citizenship, degree program, graduation year, and their University of Guelph student number.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications will be reviewed by a sub-committee established by the OASV Executive.
If a successful applicant(s) is/are identified they will be notified before Fri Oct 18th, 2024
Terms and Conditions:
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Based on written application in the form of an expression-of-interest, maximum 1000 words. Applicant to provide details under the following headings:
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Current Swine Interests: Please describe and summarize your recent experiences and special interests in swine health and production. Graduate students please briefly describe your current research as it relates to swine health and production.
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Professional Vision: Please describe your outlook on swine health and production for the short and long term. Elaborate on areas of concern within our industry and how you hope to focus your skills and interests to achieve better outcomes in these areas.
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Graduation Plan: Please explain your immediate plans following graduation and early career goals (DVM graduates). If unknown, please describe your ideal career path upon graduation.
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One letter of reference from an individual who has worked directly with the applicant in the area of swine health and who can speak to the applicant’s interest in the Ontario swine industry and swine health.
Due Date:
Applications and reference letters are being accepted until Friday October 4th 2024, at 17:00 ET
Submit application: To be submitted to Jim Fairles with subject line: OASV-Maxwell Scholarship Application “APPLICANT NAME”
Letter of reference: To be submitted to Jim Fairles with subject line: OASV-Maxwell Scholarship Reference Letter “APPLICANT NAME”
Direct applications, letter of reference, and any questions by email to:
Dr. Jim Fairles
Executive Assistant OASV
For more information about the OASV and the OASV Fall Conference please visit: https://www.oasv.ca