Veterinary Students Financial Assistance

MAAF provides funding to vet students currently enrolled in colleges and universities throughout the United States. These funds are for students that have focus on camelids and seek to expand their knowledge at different venues. An additional form of support is to assist small ruminant and camelid clubs provide speakers and conduct seminars in support of group camelid learning experiences.

The intent of our financial assistance is designed to encourage and introduce veterinary students to the care and treatment of camelids during their college experience. These students are the future of alpaca health care which is critical to the growth of the alpaca industry.

Grant Request Process:

Requests should be emailed to info@midamalpacafoundation.com.
Include the following:
- 1. Your name
- 2. Your address
- 3. College or university you are attending
- 4. Name of the camelid program or event for this externship
- 5. Detailed explanation of the program/event
- 6. Estimate of the overall cost, including travel, food, lodging and any fees related to your planned externship
- 7. A short bio (not to exceed 100 words)
- 8. Picture of yourself
Grants generally range from $500 - $1,000. However, each request is reviewed and an amount awarded based on need rather than a flat amount.
Grant payment is made directly to the student and will not be awarded prior to the student being signed up and required fees being paid.
Upon completion of your externship, you agree to provide a summary of your experience. Your summary, along with your bio and picture, will be posted to our webpage. Be assured we will not share your address or any personal information.