The John L. Pitts aquatic veterinary education scholarship is a grant offered annually to veterinary students who are interested in exploring careers in aquatic veterinary medicine. The grant is offered by the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA) and aims to provide financial support that will help cover costs for educational activities such as externships, workshops, internships, or research projects.
What is WAVMA?
The World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA) is a global organisation that focuses on advancing aquatic animal health and veterinary medicine. It brings together veterinarians, students, researchers, and professionals involved in aquatic animal care and welfare, and offers programmes that encourage education and professional development in aquatic veterinary fields.
Scholarship benefits
Recipients of the John L. Pitts aquatic veterinary education scholarship can expect to receive:
- Financial awards ranging between $250 and $1,000 to support aquatic veterinary educational experiences
- Funding that may be used for travel, accommodation, workshop fees, externships, internships, research projects, or conference participation
Eligibility
Interested applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be currently enrolled in a recognised veterinary programme or be a recent graduate (within the last 24 months)
- Demonstrate interest in aquatic veterinary medicine
- Be willing to undertake educational activities that broaden knowledge in aquatic animal health
- Meet all application requirements as specified by WAVMA
Required documents
- Completed application form
- Proof of veterinary student status or recent graduation
- Any other supporting documents required by the scholarship programme
How to apply
To apply for the John L. Pitts aquatic veterinary education scholarship, interested applicants should visit the official WAVMA scholarships page (Linked below) and complete the application process as instructed.
Application deadline
The application deadline is March 31st, 2026.
For more details visit the John L. Pitts aquatic veterinary education scholarship website.
