[Announcement] VIN Foundation 9th Annual Solutions for the Profession Competition

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The VIN Foundation’s Solutions for the Profession Competition initiative is an international veterinary student scholarship in which currently enrolled veterinary students write a compelling essay based on an innovative solution to a current topic/issue in the veterinary profession.

The 9th annual (2025) VIN Foundation Solutions for the Profession Competition is open to all students (domestic & international) currently enrolled in veterinary school.

Three entrants will win scholarships to help support tuition and education related expenses:

First place: $5,000
Second place: $3,000
Third place: $1,500


Topic:​

Pet insurance
Entrants must answer the following two questions in their essay:
  1. Is pet insurance a positive for veterinary practices?
  2. If so, why and what might be some pitfalls to avoid? If not, what makes you concerned and what changes might make it more of a positive?

Timeframe:​

Submission window closes: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 6pm PT

Word limit:​

1,000 words (not including references or titles).

Language:​

All essays must be submitted in English.

Eligibility:​

Entrants must be a currently enrolled veterinary school student. All veterinary schools domestic and international are eligible.