Open Calls and Submission Deadlines

ACVP offers a variety of awards, scholarships and recognition opportunities designed to celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of our members and community!

These awards honor excellence at every career stage, highlighting the leadership, individual growth, and advancement that define our profession. Whether you are just beginning your journey or are a seasoned professional, there is opportunity to be recognized for dedication, innovation, and impact.

Let’s take this opportunity to shine a spotlight on the remarkable talent and commitment within our organization!

Award	Application Period/Deadline	Open To	Submission Type
Distinguished Member	Open December 1 – March 1	Diplomates	Nominated by Active or Emeritus ACVP members
Honorary Member	Open December 1 – March 1	Nonmembers	Nominated by Active or Emeritus ACVP members
Mid-Career Excellence	Open December 1 – March 1	Diplomates	– Nominated by Active or Emeritus ACVP members – Self-nomination is not permitted
Veterinary Student Mentor of the Year	Open January 15 – April 15	Pathologists who excel in mentoring veterinary students	Nominated by Veterinary students in collaboration with an ACVP Diplomate
Abstract Awards	Open during applicable abstract submission windows	Trainees, Residents, Veterinary Students	Self-nomination
Charles and Sharron Capen Scholarship in Experimental Veterinary Pathology	Open June 1 – March 1	PhD Graduate Students	Self-nomination by the PhD applicant and their research mentor
The Linda Munson Scholarship for Wildlife Pathology Research	Open June 1, 2028 – March 1, 2029	Post-Doctoral Fellows, PhD Graduate Students	Self-nomination by the PhD applicant and their research mentor
Harold W. Casey Scholarship	Open June 1 – September 1	Trainees	Self-nomination
William Inskeep II Scholarship	Open June 1 – September 1	Veterinary students at Colorado State University (CSU) or other veterinary schools with an ACVP-recognized pathology club	Nominated by faculty of Colorado State University or nominations for non-CSU veterinary students must be submitted by an ACVP Diplomate Member
Student Externship Scholarship	Two calls – Open year-round with two close dates: March 1 and October 1	Veterinary Students	Self-nomination
Student Pathology Club Travel Scholarship	December 15	ACVP-recognized pathology clubs	Travel Award qualification is determined based on the club’s Annual Report
Student Excellence	No deadline	Veterinary Students	Nominated by faculty at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools that have an active ACVP-recognized pathology club