Animal Welfare Institute 2027 Scholarship

Since 1951, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) has been dedicated to alleviating animal suffering caused by people. We seek to improve the treatment of animals everywhere: in agriculture, in commerce, in our homes and communities, in research, and in the wild. Over the seven decades that AWI has been advocating for animals, much progress has been made. Through the Animal Welfare Institute Scholarship, we seek to build on our accomplishments and invest in and encourage young leaders pursuing careers that will improve the lives of animals. Learn more about AWI here.

The application will be accessible beginning November 23, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. EST through March 14, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

If you have any questions about the scholarship or AWI, please email [email protected]

High school seniors in the United States and U.S. territories are eligible to apply for this scholarship if they:

(1) Have demonstrated a commitment to animal welfare through volunteer work and/or advocacy and

(2) Intend to pursue a career that will seek to reduce animal suffering and protect vulnerable species.

Applicants will be required to submit a letter of recommendation from an individual (not a family member) who can speak to the applicant’s commitment to animal welfare. The letter should be from someone involved with, or directly aware of, efforts by the student to help protect animals. If selected as a finalist, the applicant will be required to supply confirmation of acceptance to a college or university prior to scholarship distribution.