Opportunities / Travel Scholarships
Apply for financial support to join us
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.
Apply for financial support to attend AVA Summit Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
January 30-February 1, 2026
Applications open: August 5, 2025
Submission deadline: September 5, 2025
You can expect to hear back about your application before the end of November.
Apply for financial support to attend AVA Summit Canada
Toronto, Canada
May 21-24, 2026
Applications open: February 2026
Submission deadline: March 2026
You can expect to hear back about your application before the end of March 2026.
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Apply for financial support to attend AVA Summit Ghana
Accra, Ghana
July 2026
Applications open: April 2026
Submission deadline: May 2026
You can expect to hear back about your application before the end of May 2026.
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Apply for financial support to attend AVA Summit Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
October 2026
Applications open: July 2026
Submission deadline: August 2026
You can expect to hear back about your application before the end of August 2026.
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Travel award details
Travel Awards are offered at three levels (depending on the event):
$500 USD
$1,000 USD
$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 400 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). Our regional events often offer a smaller option ($500). However, with limited funding, we can only allocate about $130,000 per event (100-130 awards), meaning over 65% of applicants will be rejected.
We prioritize high-impact applicants:
who were accepted last year but couldn't attend due to visa issues
who are members from the BIPOC community
who are working for an organization with a budget under $500k (or lower, depending on the region of the Summit)
whose personal income is under $50k (or lower, depending on the region of the Summit)
who are the sole representative from an organization
who are the sole representative from a country
who are speaking at the Summit
Applicants have low chances to receive a Travel Award if they:
work for a large and/or well-funded organization
travel a shorter distance
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@AVAInternational.org.
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.
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