2023 – Basic Canine Training and Behavior Intern Academy – Scholarship Opportunity
Peaceable Paws, LLC
Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
301-582-9420
PEACEABLE PAWS LEVEL 1 ACADEMY
Basic Dog Behavior and Training Scholarship Application
Peaceable Paws is offering one full scholarship (value $1500) for each of our three Level 1 Academies held in Fairplay, Maryland. Applicants must be presently working in a paid position at an animal shelter (501(c)3 non-profit or municipal) or 501(c)3 rescue group or be currently volunteering at a shelter or 501(c)3 rescue group a minimum of 4 hours per week, and have volunteered for at least one year. Scholarship winners are responsible for their own transportation, meals and lodging. Please complete the application below and return to Pat@PeaceablePaws.com or mail it to: Peaceable Paws Scholarship Application, 17816 Spielman Rd., Fairplay, MD 21733. All academies are taught by Pat Miller. Submission deadline: January 1, 2023
Name ____________________________________________ e-mail ______________________
Address ___________________________________________ phone _____________________
___________________________________________ phone _____________________
Your website (if any) ___________________________________________________________
I am employed by an animal shelter/rescue I volunteer at an animal shelter/rescue
I qualify for the BIPOC Scholarship (do not need to work/volunteer for animal shelter/rescue) Business name/website/Facebook page: ___________________________________________
Shelter/Rescue Name ____________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________
Shelter/Rescue website _________________________________________________________
This shelter/rescue is 501(c)3 non-profit Municipal (government-owned)
The organization’s annual budget is: _______________________________________________
The person I report to is _________________________________________________________
S/he can be contacted at: phone __________________________________ e-mail ___________
I have been an employee here for ___________years/ a volunteer for _____________years
I could attend (mark all that apply):
July 10-15, 2023 Sept. 11-16, 2023
Please attach a minimum 400-word 12-pt Times New Roman-font essay describing the work you do at the shelter/rescue, or professionally (or how you qualify for BIPOC), your interest in attending the Peaceable Paws Academy, your background and experience with dogs, and anything else you’d like to share. Include 3 support/reference letters and their contact information: one from an administrator at your organization (if applicable), one from a personal friend, and one from another trainer. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit, financial need, and commitment to positive training. Submission of this application is confirmation of your ability to attend on the dates you marked, and to pay for your own travel, meals and lodging.