The Harold W. Casey Scholarship Award recognizes and rewards outstanding individuals training in pathology and striving to achieve ACVP certification. The recipients will each receive a $1,500 award and will be recognized at the ACVP Annual Meeting.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

1. Possess a DVM or equivalent degree and have completed a minimum of two years in a pathology training position in a North American pathology training program. The training program can be a residency or degree program, but must be supervised by a Diplomate of the ACVP.
2. Have high motivation and academic excellence in undergraduate veterinary and graduate courses.
3. Have as a primary goal the attainment of ACVP Diplomate status. This goal should be supported by a statement from the candidate's supervisor that the candidate has the interest and potential to meet the qualifications for the ACVP certification examination and is capable of successfully completing the examination.
4. Be committed to leadership, scholarship, and service in the veterinary profession.

The annual award of $1,500 may be used for educational training supplies or tuition. The award will be non-renewable and can be received only once by a given candidate.

Application

1. Letter of support from the applicant's supervisor
2. Applicant's CV

Submit an application by September 1.

The letter of support should:

• Indicate academic rigor (clearly state the candidate's class rank at completion of the veterinary medical curriculum)
• Indicate success, to date, in the post-DVM pathology training program and comment on motivation and academic rigor
• Comment on interest and potential to achieve ACVP certification
• Describe leadership, scholarship, and service in the veterinary medical profession

The CV prepared by the applicant should include:

• Statement of career goals
• Education
• Awards, scholarships, and honor societies
• Work experience (including the current pathology training program)
• Service and leadership
• Research experience
• Publication(s) and presentation(s)

Applicants will be evaluated on:

• Statement of career goals
• Letter of support
• Academic rigor
• Commitment to service and leadership within veterinary medicine
• Awards, scholarships, and honor societies
• Research experience and publications

See previous honorees

Questions? Contact ACVP.