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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Kansas Promise Act Scholarship

Kansas Board of Regents

Up to $20,000 March 01, 2026 See Details

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The Kansas Promise Act Scholarship is available to students who are enrolled in specified high wage, high demand, or critical need industry programs at eligible Kansas community colleges and technical colleges, Washburn Institute of Technology, and certain private postsecondary educational institutions. To be eligible for this award, you must...

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Kansas Promise Act Scholarship

Kansas Board of Regents

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Up to $20,000

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March 01, 2026
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The Kansas Promise Act Scholarship is available to students who are enrolled in specified high wage, high demand, or critical need industry programs at eligible Kansas community colleges and technical colleges, Washburn Institute of Technology, and certain private postsecondary educational institutions. To be eligible for this award, you must...

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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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National Western Stock Show Scholarship - Colorado State University

Colorado State University - College of Agricultural Sciences

Up to $5,000 March 01, 2026 See Details

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The National Western Stock Show Scholarship is available to freshmen majoring in a subject related to the livestock industry and enrolled in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Colorado State University. Sophomores, juniors or seniors may be considered. You must be a former exhibitor or contestant in the National Western Stock Show or Fall...

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National Western Stock Show Scholarship - Colorado State University

Colorado State University - College of Agricultural Sciences

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Up to $5,000

deadline

March 01, 2026
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The National Western Stock Show Scholarship is available to freshmen majoring in a subject related to the livestock industry and enrolled in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Colorado State University. Sophomores, juniors or seniors may be considered. You must be a former exhibitor or contestant in the National Western Stock Show or Fall...

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James C. Ware Memorial Scholarship

Northwest Missouri State University

$4,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

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The James C. Ware Memorial Scholarship is available to junior students at Northwest Missouri State University. You must be majoring in agriculture, have a career objective to work in production agriculture, graduate of a high school in Nodaway County, Missouri or Taylor County, Iowa and if none shall qualify, then any graduate of a Missouri...

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James C. Ware Memorial Scholarship

Northwest Missouri State University

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$4,000

deadline

February 01, 2026
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The James C. Ware Memorial Scholarship is available to junior students at Northwest Missouri State University. You must be majoring in agriculture, have a career objective to work in production agriculture, graduate of a high school in Nodaway County, Missouri or Taylor County, Iowa and if none shall qualify, then any graduate of a Missouri...

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San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship - Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences

$3,000 February 15, 2026 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

Sam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences

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$3,000

deadline

February 15, 2026
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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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Colonel Arthur C. Allen Endowed Scholarship

Colorado State University - College of Agricultural Sciences

$2,840 March 01, 2026 See Details

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The Colonel Arthur C. Allen Endowed Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in animal science at Colorado State University. The award is based on high academics, school and community activities, citizenship and financial need. You must be a Colorado resident to qualify for this award.

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Colonel Arthur C. Allen Endowed Scholarship

Colorado State University - College of Agricultural Sciences

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$2,840

deadline

March 01, 2026
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The Colonel Arthur C. Allen Endowed Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in animal science at Colorado State University. The award is based on high academics, school and community activities, citizenship and financial need. You must be a Colorado resident to qualify for this award.

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Kenneth R. Imig Scholarship

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES

$2,500 Varies See Details

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The Kenneth R. Imig Scholarship is available to students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES. You must be a resident of Iroquois County and demonstrate financial need and an interest in agriculture to be eligible for this award.

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Kenneth R. Imig Scholarship

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES

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$2,500

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The Kenneth R. Imig Scholarship is available to students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES. You must be a resident of Iroquois County and demonstrate financial need and an interest in agriculture to be eligible for this award.

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Charles Ennis Rice Agricultural Scholarship

Arizona Western College

Up to $2,500 Varies See Details

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The Charles Ennis Rice Agricultural Scholarship is open to students at Arizona Western College. You must be majoring in agriculture and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for this award.

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Charles Ennis Rice Agricultural Scholarship

Arizona Western College

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Up to $2,500

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The Charles Ennis Rice Agricultural Scholarship is open to students at Arizona Western College. You must be majoring in agriculture and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for this award.

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Niles and Dorothy Miller Scholarship

Colorado State University

$2,500 March 01, 2026 See Details

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The Niles and Dorothy Miller Scholarship is available to students at Colorado State University's College of Agricultural Sciences. You must be a graduate of Valley High school in Gilcrest, CO; Jonestown High School or any other Weld County High School. You must demonstrate financial need, and maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA to be eligible for this...

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Niles and Dorothy Miller Scholarship

Colorado State University

award

$2,500

deadline

March 01, 2026
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Description

The Niles and Dorothy Miller Scholarship is available to students at Colorado State University's College of Agricultural Sciences. You must be a graduate of Valley High school in Gilcrest, CO; Jonestown High School or any other Weld County High School. You must demonstrate financial need, and maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA to be eligible for this...

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