The Murray Fowler International Conference Scholarship Program
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APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR 2022. You can read about the scholarship below, and we encourage you to apply for the 2023 Conference in Nashville next year. We will open the application process in January, 2023, and the deadline to submit your application will be 30 April, 2023.
History of the Scholarship Program
AAZV is proud to name this program after Murray Fowler. Murray was known around the world for his contributions to zoo and wildlife medicine and shared his knowledge countless times with colleagues from developing nations. It is only rightfully so to bestow his name to this program that fosters continuing education to those who are helping the animals in countries where zoological medicine is limited.
This program is made possible by sponsors like the Kirkpatrick Foundation, Wildlife Conservation Society, San Diego Zoo Global, San Diego Zoo Global Academy, our beloved friend, Betty White, and AAZV members who contribute throughout the year to afford recipients attendance at an AAZV Annual Conference. If you would like to contribute to the Murray Fowler ICS program, please click HERE.
AAZV’s International Committee coordinates the program and provides the recipients with an assortment assistance to make their experience unforgettable.
Recipients from the 2022 54th AAZV Annual Conference:
Jegede Henry Olanrewaju – Nigeria
Imrad Rashid – Pakistan
Sharun Khan – India
Carolina Polo – Columbia
Franciscol Sánchez Murillo – Costa Rica
Janet Sandi – Costa Rica
Paulina Acosta – Mexico
Ahmad Faisal – Indonesia
Agnes Sriningsih – Indonesia
Details about the MFICS program
Criteria for choosing the MFICS winners, please click HERE
To apply: Submit as one document, a) the application form (Click here for application form), b) a letter of intent (1 page max), and c) a short resume (2 page max.). The goal of the scholarship is to provide financial aid to zoo and wildlife veterinarians from foreign countries to attend the annual AAZV conference. Grants will usually be awarded in amounts up to $2,000 USD. The funds are made possible by the voluntary contributions of individual AAZV members, the public and fundraising efforts by AAZV / International Committee members. All international members are encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to applicants from developing countries with demonstrable financial needs and focused educational/conservation goals.
NOTE: Conference registration will open on 1 July 2023. Scholarship awardees must register for the Conference by 29 July 2023. Failure to register by the deadline will result in withdrawal of the award. Submit all application materials to Dr. Rob Hilsenroth at RhilsenrothAAZV@aol.com. If you have questions, you can address them to Dr. Margarita Woc Colburn at margarita_woc@yahoo.com or Dr. Doug Whiteside at dougw@calgaryzoo.com.
