American Industries Vet Tech Scholarship
In a collaboration between Foster Love, Charles River Laboratories, and the Milligan Foundation, we are excited to offer this incredible scholarship program tailored to elevating the experiences of current and former foster youth across the United States. Read More
Our Award Benefits
Recipients are awarded up to $12,000 a year for up to two years, a total scholarship of
Funding is available to support tuition needs, academic costs, housing, travel, equipment, and much more.
Join a community of future veterinary technicians and professionals.
Get ready to attend the career development workshops hosted by our partners.
Emotional and wrap-around support offered to all fellows year-round.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 to 25 during the year of application.
- Applicants must hold United States citizenship.
- Applicants must provideacceptance into an accredited two-year public or nonprofit college or vocational school, with the intent to enroll on a full-time basis.
About Charles River
For more than 75 years, Charles River has delivered solutions to accelerate the development of medicine and medical devices. Their products and services support clients from basic research, discovery, and safety assessment, to manufacturing and commercialization.
With their expansive end-to-end portfolio, global capacity, and proven scientific and regulatory advisors, their integrated approach enables maximum speed and confidence to deliver goods to market. Charles River is committed to supporting foster youth across the nation through education and career advancements.
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Our Impact
As per the 2024 data from Data USA, the average national average wage for Veterinary Technicians is estimated to be $87,543.
See how Foster Love is transforming the way youth experience foster care.
What the Trade Scholarship Offers
These FAQ answers some of the common questions regarding the application, selection, and admissions process. Click here for more FAQ. Please visit our contact us page for additional information.
No, this scholarship is solely reserved for individuals who experienced foster care in the United States. No exceptions will be made.
Foster Love must receive all of the following documents to complete an application:
- Copy of High School Transcripts or Copy of College/Trade School Transcript (if applicable)
- Proof of Foster Care Status
- Business-Ready Selfie or Headshot Photograph
- Acceptance Letter to Trade/Vocational Program
Paperwork must be received no later than the application deadline. Documents not received within the application window will not be reviewed.
Documentation may include copies of the ward of the court letter, guardianship documentation, verification letter from a social worker or advocate, or court documentation clearly stating the applicants experience in foster care. If the applicant is having difficulty securing this information they should begin by locating their state’s child welfare agency or ombudsman office. No exceptions will be made for individuals who were never in foster care or for individuals who cannot secure proof of foster care status. Individuals who were adopted from foster care are not eligible for this scholarship. Please reach out to Foster Love if additional clarification is required.
No, but it is highly recommended that all applicants apply for Federal Student Aid. Please visit https://studentaid.gov for more information about the application and deadlines for financial aid. It is also recommended that all current and former foster youth identify the state financial benefits offered for transitioning foster youth.
If you do not have a mailing address, please contact Foster Love for additional assistance. Otherwise, use your current mailing address on your application. If you will be moving please keep us informed of your new address.
Yes, the scholarship can assist in getting you to the finish line! Know that funding is only available while you complete your certification program and is not intended to pay down or pay back any student loans you may have withdrawn. Funds will not extend to any other education or trade programs after completion.
No, this scholarship does not have academic requirements to apply, however, the scholarship selection committee will consider students who have performed exceptionally well during their high school and post-secondary years. If academic performance suffered during that time, the applicant should address their challenges and how they plan to overcome them in the future.
The applicant should start by contacting their school administrator’s office and requesting a copy of their academic transcripts. Applicants should be patient but persistent in their requests. The applicant can contact Foster Love through email for additional guidance on how to secure the necessary documents.
A selection committee is tasked with identifying the most qualified candidates for the scholarship. The committee will analyze and score applicants based on extracurricular activities demonstrating leadership in community service and volunteer work, academic merit, career ambitions, and the application essay. The committee will select the top finalists to participate in a series of scored interviews and the highest scoring applicants will be selected. All applicants agree to accept the decisions as final.
In addition to the monetary award, recipients receive one-on-one support to navigate through their trade program in preparation for the professional workforce. Recipients are given the opportunity to participate in Foster Love national events and apply for internships with partnering companies. Recipients will participate in annual leadership development events, peer-to-peer retreats, career-building workshops, and much more!
All notifications will be emailed to the applicants soon after the deadline, no later than three months after the initial application has been submitted. All scholarship selections will be final.
