Lexie Adamson Animal Welfare, Rights and Rescue Award

Value $2,000

Number offered 1

Open to students in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. To be eligible, students must:

• Be in good academic standing
• Submit a statement of no more than two pages outlining their informed and passionate interest in addressing the plight of sheltered, abused and rescued animals. The Award Committee may consider the applicant's experience in animal welfare, animal rights and rescue through employment or volunteerism in both profit and non-profit organizations, within the context of their emerging careers as veterinarians. Applicants must demonstrate an interest and experience with felines.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based upon the merits of the submissions, as determined by the Award Committee.

Donor Janet Adamson, in memory of her beloved cat, Lexie.

Deadline April 15