TRAVEL AWARD SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Thanks to the generosity of our funders, we’re able to support global advocates in attending AVA Summit events. Our Travel Award Scholarships are designed to make these transformative gatherings accessible to individuals from all corners of the world. We strive to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in at least one of our events each year, empowering advocates to connect, learn, and create lasting change for animals.
AVA Summit
Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
July 17-20, 2025
More information coming soon
AVA Summit
Asia
Delhi, India
September or October 2025
More information coming soon
AVA Summit Latin America
TBD, LatAm
December 2025 or January 2026
More information coming soon
TRAVEL AWARD DETAILS
Travel Awards are offered at two levels:
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$1,000 USD
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$1,600 USD
Please select the award nearest to your need when applying. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit yours as soon as possible.
HOW WE SCORE & SELECT APPLICATIONS
Before each event, we receive around 300 applications from advocates worldwide seeking financial support. We aim to bring as many people as possible while offering reasonable awards.
In 2024, Travel Awards will be available at two levels: Regular ($1,000) and Large ($1,600). However, with limited funding, we can only allocate about $130,000 per event (100 awards), meaning over 65% of applicants will be rejected.
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We prioritize high-impact applicants:
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who were accepted last year but couldn't attend due to visa issues
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who are members from the BIPOC community
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who are working for an organization with a budget under $500k (or lower, depending on the region of the Summit)
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whose personal income is under $50k (or lower, depending on the region of the Summit)
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who are the sole representative from an organization
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who are the sole representative from a country
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who are speaking at the Summit
Applicants have low chances to receive a Travel Award if they:
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work for a large and/or well-funded organization
Please keep in mind that we receive a lot more applications than we can accept, due to limited funding.
For questions or input, email us at Travel@AVASummit.com.
TRAVEL AWARD POLICY
Wondering how to use your Travel Award or navigate the reimbursement process? Our Travel Award Policy outlines everything you need to know, from eligible expenses to submission steps. Click here to review the full policy.