Eligible individuals must be 2 to 5 years of post-graduation and actively working in private veterinary practice, with at least half of their workload focused on providing on-farm services to independent pork producers. Applicants must have remained with AASV members since veterinary school and attended the AASV Annual Meeting while enrolled.
The second opportunity, the AASVF/Zoetis Foundation Student Debt-Relief Grant Program, will award ten grants in its third year of operation. This program welcomes applicants working in private practice, production companies, universities, or pharmaceutical roles. Members who graduated between 2016 and 2023, joined AASV as student members, and have devoted at least 50% of their professional work to swine health may apply.
Applicants who qualify for the Schmidt scholarship will automatically be considered for both programs using a single application. Past recipients are recognized publicly and are not eligible to reapply.
Applications can be submitted online through the official AASV Foundation website. Grant recipients will be announced at the 2026 AASV Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, offering valuable support to veterinarians working to strengthen swine health and production systems.