Animal Training

Animal training is the act of teaching animals specific responses to specific conditions or stimuli. Training may be for purposes such as companionship, detection, protection, and entertainment. The type of training an animal receives will vary depending on the training method used, and the purpose for training the animal. For example, a seeing eye dog will be trained to achieve a different goal than a wild animal in a circus.

In some countries animal trainer certification bodies exist. They do not share consistent goals or requirements; they do not prevent someone from practicing as an animal trainer nor using the title. Similarly, the United States does not require animal trainers to have any specific certification. An animal trainer should consider the natural behaviors of the animal and aim to modify behaviors through a basic system of reward and punishment.

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Matching Animal Training Colleges

Lamar Community College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $6,136 average out-state tuition; $3,680 average in-state tuition

Becker College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $34,650 average out-state tuition; $34,650 average in-state tuition

Bergin University of Canine Studies

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $9,375 average out-state tuition; $9,375 average in-state tuition

Saint Francis University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $38,852 average out-state tuition; $38,852 average in-state tuition

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Four or more years; Public; $16,980 average out-state tuition; $7,070 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Animal Training Majors

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Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Up to $15,000 Varies See Details

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The Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship is available to students entering the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. You must be enrolled in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. You must also demonstrate a contribution to diversity, high academic achievement, leadership and community involvement to be...

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Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Up to $15,000

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The Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship is available to students entering the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. You must be enrolled in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. You must also demonstrate a contribution to diversity, high academic achievement, leadership and community involvement to be...

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J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

Up to $20,000 Varies See Details

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The J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship is available to students from Bartholomew County attending Purdue University. You must be enrolled in the School of Agriculture to be eligible for this award.

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J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

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Up to $20,000

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The J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship is available to students from Bartholomew County attending Purdue University. You must be enrolled in the School of Agriculture to be eligible for this award.

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Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship

The Trotter Project

$10,000 May 15, 2025 See Details

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The Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship is available to students majoring in agriculture. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship

The Trotter Project

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$10,000

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May 15, 2025
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The Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship is available to students majoring in agriculture. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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LDEI Impactful Change Scholarship

Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI)

$5,000 May 16, 2025 See Details

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The LDEI Impactful Change Scholarship is available to female full-time students who are pursuing a degree from an accredited educational institution in culinary or pastry arts education, food systems or agriculture/farming, hospitality management, dietetics and/or nutrition or the beverage industries. You must be at least 21 years of age and...

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LDEI Impactful Change Scholarship

Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI)

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$5,000

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May 16, 2025
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The LDEI Impactful Change Scholarship is available to female full-time students who are pursuing a degree from an accredited educational institution in culinary or pastry arts education, food systems or agriculture/farming, hospitality management, dietetics and/or nutrition or the beverage industries. You must be at least 21 years of age and...

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Walter and Joyce Owens Family Scholarship

American Jersey Cattle Association

$5,000 July 01, 2025 See Details

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The Walter and Joyce Owens Family Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on academic performance, activities and accomplishments, personal goals, and interest in and commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy...

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Walter and Joyce Owens Family Scholarship

American Jersey Cattle Association

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$5,000

deadline

July 01, 2025
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The Walter and Joyce Owens Family Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on academic performance, activities and accomplishments, personal goals, and interest in and commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy...

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Russell-Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies

American Jersey Cattle Association

$5,000 July 01, 2025 See Details

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The Russell-Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies is available to graduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on academic performance, activities and accomplishments, personal goals, and interest in and commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy...

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Russell-Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies

American Jersey Cattle Association

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$5,000

deadline

July 01, 2025
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The Russell-Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies is available to graduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on academic performance, activities and accomplishments, personal goals, and interest in and commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy...

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Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship

Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association

$4,000 May 15, 2025 See Details

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The Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship is available to students majoring in a field of study related to agriculture. You must be a current or former Hudson Valley 4- H/ FFA member to qualify for this award. This award is renewable for up to two years.

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Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship

Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association

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$4,000

deadline

May 15, 2025
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The Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship is available to students majoring in a field of study related to agriculture. You must be a current or former Hudson Valley 4- H/ FFA member to qualify for this award. This award is renewable for up to two years.

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IPSA Scholarship

Independent Professional Seed Association

$4,000 April 30, 2025 See Details

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The IPSA Scholarship is available to students studying in the field of agriculture.

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IPSA Scholarship

Independent Professional Seed Association

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$4,000

deadline

April 30, 2025
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The IPSA Scholarship is available to students studying in the field of agriculture.

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Lineweaver Scholarship

American Jersey Cattle Association

$3,500 July 01, 2025 See Details

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The Lineweaver Scholarship is available to sophomore-level and above undergraduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and are studying a field related to dairy science, animal sciences, or dairy products. Selection is based on upon financial need, academic performance, and leadership...

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Lineweaver Scholarship

American Jersey Cattle Association

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$3,500

deadline

July 01, 2025
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The Lineweaver Scholarship is available to sophomore-level and above undergraduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and are studying a field related to dairy science, animal sciences, or dairy products. Selection is based on upon financial need, academic performance, and leadership...

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San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences

$3,000 August 20, 2025 See Details

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The San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship is available to entering freshmen majoring in agriculture at Sam Houston State University. You must be a Texas resident, take at least 12 credit hours per semester, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and comply with S.A.L.E to be eligible for this award.

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San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences

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$3,000

deadline

August 20, 2025
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The San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship is available to entering freshmen majoring in agriculture at Sam Houston State University. You must be a Texas resident, take at least 12 credit hours per semester, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and comply with S.A.L.E to be eligible for this award.

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