Tufts SAVMA Travel Grant
It is that time of year again! SAVMA will be accepting travel grant applications for veterinary-related and professional travel completed between November 1, 2024 and May 16, 2025! (Note: this means that this funding is retroactive and your travel should already be completed by the application deadline).
Applications will be assessed on the following factors:
- The experience is relevant to the applicant’s professional and personal development.
- The travel experience is unique and not available locally.
- The essay demonstrates genuine interest in the experience.
- The essay is well-written and free from grammatical errors. It is not just a simple explanation of the experience itself.
The application has been sent out to DVM students via email. Please note, you must be in good standing with SAVMA to apply for a travel grant! Being in good standing means you have paid dues every year you’ve been in vet school and have completed your committee requirements for both first and second year. If you have any questions about if you are in good standing, please reach out to the SAVMA VP, Natalie McCarthy, by emailing savma@tufts.edu with the subject line “Question About Member Standing”.
Grants are awarded to SAVMA members who demonstrate a strong desire to do veterinary school-related travel during their 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of studies. This grant is made possible by support from the AVMA, PLIT, and LIFE who graciously fund the ALL (Achieving, Leading, Learning) for Students program, which allows us to spend more money on our student body in the areas of wellness, professional development, and leadership.
The deadline for submission is Friday, May 16th at 11:59 pm. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. Recipients will be notified of their awards in mid-late June. If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to reach out to our executive board by emailing savma@tufts.edu.