John D Spurling OBE Scholarship

The AKC Humane Fund℠, Inc.

Is pleased to announce the John Spurling OBE Scholarship Celebrating the Human-Canine Bond. Five scholarships a year will be awarded to full-time students enrolled in courses of study that advance responsible pet ownership. For more information and an application, please visit www.akchumanefund.org. The AKC Humane Fund’s℠ mission is to promote the cause of responsible pet ownership. Our newest grant opportunity will provide scholarships for students who are pursuing educational programs that include responsible pet ownership in their curriculum. For example, individuals pursuing studies in veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, physical therapy, animal care, animal behavior, grooming and training may be eligible for this grant. The Fund plans to award five scholarships per year, totaling $10,000 annually, payable as tuition assistance to accredited institutions where students are enrolled in courses of study focusing on the care of pets. By helping to make education in these fields attainable for more students, we hope the result will be better educated owners and an improvement in the lives of pets in the long run.

Scholarships are intended as tuition assistance

For students with excellent academic record pursuing education in a field that advances responsible pet ownership.

Awards are based on:

Scholastic record and academic merit

Community experience with responsible pet ownership

Letters of recommendation

Qualifications and Eligibility

Applicant must be a full time student enrolled in a degree or certification program at an accredited U.S. institution
Scholarship must be used for tuition and will be paid directly to the institution on the student’s behalf
Applicants that are awarded grants must comply with a reporting process as indicated by the AKC Humane Fund℠. Application Instructions: • Completed Grant Application form with additional sheets attached as needed. The original form is required and must be signed and dated. • Two letters of recommendation
Academic transcript (most recent) Completed applications must be postmarked by July 1, 2025.

Full Name of Applicant

Address

City

State

Zip

Date of Birth

Phone

Full Name of School You Currently Attend or Plan to Attend

Address of School

Mark appropriate space below

2 Year College 4 Year College Vocational/Technical School

Your Course of Study and Degree/Certificate you will pursue

Student Status

Matriculation Date: Full Time

Matriculation Date: Part Time

Anticipated Graduation Date

Have you applied for a grant from the AKC Humane Fund previously?

Yes No

If yes, what year did you submit an application?

Were you awarded a grant from the AKC Humane Fund?

Yes No

If yes, what year were you awarded a grant?

CURRENT EDUCATION PLANS: Describe in detail the course of study for which you are applying for this scholarship.

FUTURE AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS: What are the outcomes you wish to achieve with the course of study you are currently pursuing?

ANIMAL AND PET RELATED EXPERIENCE

REFERENCES List the two personal references who have provided letters of recommendations for this application. Remember to upload both the letters below.

Please upload reference letters here

Please upload your high school and/ or college transcripts.

CERTIFICATION

By checking this box and typing my name below, I: (1) represent that I am duly authorized to execute and deliver this Grant Application; (2) certify to the truth of my statements above; and (3) authorize the AKC Humane Fund to obtain transcripts and other educational related information on the applicant in connection with and/or relating to the statements made on this Grant Application. I further authorize the AKC Humane Fund to verify with others all information contained in this Grant Application. I understand this digital signature carries the full weight of a hand-signed signature.

Applicant's Digital Signature

Submission Date

Application Mail-In Instructions

Applications can be completed online via the above form or downloaded, completed and sent via email to: akchumanefund@akc.org-Please keep applications and documents in ONE EMAIL.

Completed applications can also be mailed to:

The AKC Humane Fund, Inc.

c/o The American Kennel Club

Attention: Communications Department

101 Park Avenue New York, NY 10178

Winners will be announced in August 2025 via a press release; please do not send follow up emails.