Frank Gravlee Scholarship
The International Association of Professional Farriers (IAPF) is pleased to announce the "2021 Frank Gravlee Scholarship". The goal of this scholarship is to encourage veterinarian students, and recent graduates (within 2 years), to pursue their continuing education by attending the 2021 International Hoof-Care Summit. The dates for the 2021 Summit are January 26 - 29 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This scholarship was created in 2017, through the generosity of Frank Reilly DVM APF-I of West Chester, Penn., to recognize the contributions of Frank Gravlee DVM MS CNS, the founder of Life Data Labs in Cherokee, Alabama. Dr. Gravlee's efforts to develop new products for the overall health of the horses have been admired by veterinarians, farriers, trainers, grooms, and horse owners.
Dr. Gravlee was recognized by the IAPF as the 2017 recipient of the "American Farriers Journal Robert (Red) Renchin Leadership Award" for his life-long commitment to the equine industry. He is also an inductee in the International Veterinarian Hall of Fame.
This scholarship will annually recognize two (2) eligible veterinary students, or recent veterinary graduates, by providing each of them with a package to include:
- Transportation to the Summit (either by auto reimbursement or air travel)
- Lodging at the Summit (up to 4 nights)
ELIGIBILITY:
- Be a current veterinary student, or a recent graduate (within 2 years of graduation), of a North American equine veterinarian college or university
- Preference will be given to students or graduates who have identified a special interest in
- Have never attended the International Hoof-Care Summit
- The applicant must also be willing and able to attend the IAPF Annual General Membership meeting at the International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio (Wednesday, January 22, 2020) (where they will be recognized)
- Submit an application
A professor or employer/supervisor of the applicant will also need to submit a letter of recommendation for the applicant.
APPLICATION:
An application will include an essay on the subject: "Why I Would Like to be a Recipient of the Frank Gravlee Scholarship"
Considerations to include in the essay should include:
- What you hope to receive by attending the International Hoof-Care Summit
- The impact of attending the Summit on your veterinarian practice
- Additional information describing your education and experience to get to this point in your life
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 15, 2020
Scholarships winners will be announced no later than November 15, 2020
QUESTIONS - Please contact:
Mike Bagley CJF II APF-I, Chairperson Scholarship Committee, at 330-936-3298 or mbhorseshoer@yahoo.com
Bryan Quinsey, AAPF/IAPF Executive Director, at 859-533-1465 or bryan@professionalfarriers.com
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