Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical
Association
Applications Open for the
2013 LGVMA Veterinary Student Leadership Awards
Thanks
to the generosity of Zoetis, LGVMA
is proud to offer two (2) leadership
grants in 2013 to veterinary students, each in an amount not to exceed $1,500 for leadership activities and/or
programs that are aligned with the LGVMA’s organizational mission and vision.
Specifically,
grant requests will be accepted and considered for proposals in the following
areas:
1) Veterinary medical
students who seek assistance to participate in leadership development
programs/conferences that will enhance their personal leadership skills and
foster their active participation in organized veterinary medicine. (Eg:
travel, lodging, registration for conferences, etc)
2) Veterinary students who wish to develop and
implement programs within the veterinary community that are aligned with the
LGVMA mission and vision. (Eg: lecture program, fundraiser, community
development, school chapter events, etc.
Mission: The LGVMA is the professional organization that fosters acceptance,
inclusivity and leadership for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and
veterinary students, of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and
their allies, through community development, professional advocacy, and
personal empowerment.
Vision: Our vision is a veterinary profession in which we all live to our full
potential, both personally and professionally, conduct our lives openly and
with integrity, and freely share our experience and wisdom for the betterment
of and care of ourselves, our profession, our clients and all animals.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested
individuals or groups should submit a 1 page proposal to admin@lgvma.org. Including:
1)
A
brief personal biography
2)
An
overview of your leadership grant request and how it meets our mission and
vision.
3)
Brief
itemized cost for this grant* and/or program** amount being requested (not to
exceed $1500)
4)
An
outcome statement describing short and long term goals
5)
Applicant
must be a member of the LGMVA and veterinary student in a North American or
similarly accredited school at the time of submission. LGVMA membership is open
to everyone, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. To become a
member visit us online: www.lgvma.org
6)
Final
written report post-event required for newsletter, Good News!
Application deadline:
December 15, 2013.
Grant recipients to
be announced by: mid-January 2014
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Castro Street #492, San Francisco, CA 94114
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