
The International Association of Canine Professionals Martin Deeley and Pat Trichter Educational Scholarship.
Named in honor of Jack Deeley (IACP Founder Martin Deeley’s father), the Deeley Scholarship award offers educational opportunities for people who are involved in 501c-3 or Government agencies (Shelter, Search and Rescue, Police Force, Armed Services etc.) who are interested in moving into a canine professional career.
The scholarship is in recognition of their collaborative and diligent work to establish and develop the IACP as an internationally recognized and respected organization for canine professionals worldwide.
History –
The Jack Deeley Memorial Young Pups Award was established on the death of Martin Deeley’s father, by the Directors of the IACP at that time. This award was initiated to encourage young people interested in moving into the dog world professions. Due to the need for parents or guardians to attend with the young person, applications for this award had been few, resulting in it not being awarded every year.
As a result, the scholarship was renamed The Martin and Jack Deeley Scholarship Award by the Board in a desire to assist those in the canine world who work within establishments that do not or cannot fund attendance to the IACP Conference.
In 2023, the Board of Directors renamed the Scholarship in memory of Martin’s wife and IACP historian (amongst many other IACP volunteerism), Pat Trichter.
Application process
- Applicants must complete this form.
- Previous recipients may not re-apply
- Applicants must be a minimum age of 18 years of age
- Applicants must write a short (200-500 word) application detailing:
1. Their goals to become a canine professional.
2. The name of the organization the applicant works/volunteers for, as well as the mission of the organization.
3. The applicant’s responsibilities within the organization that warrants such an award being given to them.
4. Details as to why the applicant is seeking IACP educational opportunities. - IACP membership is not required to apply for this scholarship.
- The recipient will be decided upon from the applications submitted by the IACP Board of Directors.
- Applications must be received by March 15, 2025.
- Recipients will be notified on or before April 1, 2025.
- Results will be announced to membership on or before April 15, 2025
One scholarship recipient annually will be awarded
- One (1) admission to in person attendance at the IACP Annual Educational Conference, including Gala.
- In person attendance includes all the benefits and restrictions of a paid ticket holder.
- Attendance at one of our Pre-Conference Events.
- Breakfast & lunch while at conference.
- Lodging at the Hyatt Regency, Savannah.
- Up to $800 stipend for travel to and from the conference venue.