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Undergraduate – Companion Animal Interest$1000 Scholarship
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the pet industry?
Do you want to work in the field of animal health and nutrition?
The companion animal (pet) industry is expanding rapidly all around the world. Career opportunities in animal health, animal nutrition, marketing, publishing, and pet food manufacturing are increasing every year.
Oxbow’s Undergraduate Scholarship is for students currently enrolled in a college or university who have demonstrated a career interest in companion animals. Scholarship funds will only be awarded to support education at U.S. based institutions.
To Qualify:• Complete the application available online at
oxbowanimalhealth.com/the-oxbow-way/education/academic-scholarships• Submit a résumé describing activities and job history• Provide two letters of reference• Provide proof of full-time enrollment in a college or university for the 2020 Fall Semester• Provide proof that a minimum of 12 undergraduate credit hours have been completed• Provide a transcript copy and current GPA• Submit a 300-500 word essay explaining why you want to pursue a career in the
companion animal industry
Submit Complete Applications to:Oxbow Animal Health Attn: Undergraduate Scholarship 11902 S. 150th St. Omaha, NE 68138
For more information www.oxbowanimalhealth.com Phone: 800-249-0366 Email: [email protected]
Oxbow Animal Health Academic Scholarship Program
Applications must be postmarked by March 2, 2020!
Scholarship recipients will be announced May 2020 on Oxbow’s
website. Scholarships are paid directly to the school in September.
Volunteer Participation
Veterinary Hospital
Wildlife Sanctuary
Animal Shelter (ASPCA, etc.)
Animal Rescue Organization
Pet Store
Zoo
Other _________________
Other _________________
No
Oxbow Scholarship Program 2020 Application: Undergraduate Academic Scholarship
This completed application with your résumé, letters of recommendation, and essay
must be postmarked no later than March 2, 2020.
Oxbow Animal Health • Undergraduate Academic Scholarship • 11902 S. 150th St. • Omaha, NE 68138
All unsolicited material including photos, cover sheets and folders will be discarded.
Incomplete and late submissions will be disqualified. Name
Home Address
City
Phone
Hometown Newspaper
Current School Attending ________________________________________________________
Declared Major __________________________________ Grade Point Average _________
Yes I will be enrolled as a full-time student in the Fall of 2020 at a US-based institution.
I currently work a part-time job. Average hours per week: ________
I currently volunteer on a regular basis. Average hours per month: ________
Undergraduate Advisor Name ________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________ Date __________________
I certify that all information provided in this application is true and correct. I further agree that if I withdraw from school, transfer,
or if I am no longer a full-time student during the designated school year, the unused balance is forfeitable and I must notify Oxbow
Animal Health in Omaha, Nebraska, within 30 days.
Applicant Signature _____________________________________ Date _________________
Animal Science Life Science Veterinary Science Veterinary Technology Other _____________
Clubs and Extracurricular
National FFA Organization
State Fair Participant
National Honor Society
Pre-Vet Club
Block & Bridle
Zoo or Wildlife Club
Other ________________________
Other ________________________
Work Experience
Veterinary Hospital
Wildlife Sanctuary
Animal Shelter/Rescue
Pet Store
Farm
Zoo
Other _________________
Other _________________
Please indicate the activities in which you have participated:
State
Zip
(Interactive application can be completed and printed at www.oxbowanimalhealth.com Please print a copy for your records as data fields cannot be saved.) Oxbow Animal Health · Omaha, Nebraska · www.oxbowanimalhealth.com
