To increase interest in many fields of study, including veterinary science, organizations are creating financial aid opportunities for prospective students. Scholarships and grants provide future degree holders with a chance to earn a higher education at a much lower cost.
To encourage veterinary students to specialize in bovine health, two grants will be awarded by AgriLabs, a national animal health manufacturing and sales organization, according to DVM360.com. The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) and the National Daily Shine will also contribute to the funding of the grants.
The news source reports that in an effort to close the gap between supply and demand of bovine practitioners, two recipients will receive $5,000 each in financial assistance.
M. Gatz Riddle, AABP executive vice president, stated that "after graduation, there really weren't many industry-sponsored awards or professional-development opportunities for veterinarians until they had spent many years in practice." He added that the time immediately following graduation "is when young veterinarians not only gain experience, but also are likely to decide whether to continue in herd-side practice or move into other career paths."
In the next eight years, employment of veterinarians is expected to increase by 33 percent, much faster than many other occupations, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.
