Service Dog Scholarships
Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life of independence. Whether a disability is visible or invisible, we understand the pawsitive impact a Service Dog can have on a person’s mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
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At Michael’s Angel Paws, we are a compassionate community committed to helping individuals access the financial support they need to afford the cost of Service Dog training.
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Thanks to the generosity of the Las Vegas community, local fundraisers, and business partnerships, we are proud to offer scholarships to those who need it most.
Who Is Eligible For Scholarship?
At Michael’s Angel Paws, we are committed to providing scholarships to three core areas of focus:
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Veterans
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Las Vegas Local Non-Military (ages 18- 35)
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Minors with Disabilities (under 18 years old)
Scholarship General Information
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Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis upon review.
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Applications will be opened for submission yearly January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, October 1st and will close on January 31st, April 30th, July 31st, and October 31st.
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Michael’s Angel Paws will award one scholarship per quarter to each of our respective categories for a total of three scholarships per quarter.
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If an application is not received for one of the respective categories, we will skip that category for the quarter.
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Michael’s Angel Paws will only review completed applications. A complete application is one that includes ALL requested documentation.
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Sending in an application does NOT mean you are automatically approved. Once submitted, your application will go before our Service Dog Scholarship committee for approval
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If approved, you are responsible for completing our temperament test with the dog you wish to become a service dog. If you do not have a dog at the time of application, your scholarship will be placed on hold until we can find a suitable dog.
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Michael’s Angel Paws considers ALL applications regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, or religion.
Scholarship Disclaimer
To ensure the success of each Service Dog Team, Michael’s Angel Paws reserves the right to remove a scholarship should the dog or handler show signs of aggression, or the team fails to meet Service Dog module benchmarks.
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Michael’s Angel Paws also can not guarantee that your dog can pass the Service Dog Program. Because of this policy, we encourage you to also apply with other agencies.
Ready To Apply?
If you’re ready to take the next step towards gaining independence and building confidence to navigate your life with your disability, we encourage you to apply for our Service Dog scholarship program.