Adel A. Malak Scholarship Program

Overview
A $40,000 scholarship funding for tuition, books, tutors and laboratory fees awarded for each year in the program, up to 4
years.
Paid employment during summer and school breaks as a Veterinary Student Trainee while you complete your DVM. The
work schedule during the academic year is negotiable. The Adel A. Malak Scholarship provides the opportunity to work a
minimum of 480 hours to meet Pathways Program requirements for conversion to SPHV upon graduation.
Conversion without further competition to a permanent appointment with promotion potential to the GS-12 level
with FSIS upon successful completion of the program with a DVM degree, training, and other work requirements. Note
that upon conversion, the employee may be assigned supervisory responsibilities. The location of the position will be
discussed with the student prior to conversion to Federal employment.
Comprehensive mentorship and professional development program.
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan (401K plan) and paid vacation and sick
leave.

Eligibility
Interested students must apply online via www.usajobs.gov. Locate the announcement using the key words “Adel A. Malak” in the
search engine under the “Student and Recent Graduates” tab. Please note that you must have a USAJOBS account to apply. The
announcement typically opens in January of each year for approximately a 2-week period.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking DVM program at an accredited veterinary college or university that is a registered
entity in the System for Award Management.
Have completed not more than 2 full academic years of study in veterinary medicine.
Be in good academic standing.
Agree to work for FSIS during school breaks for at least 480 hours prior to completion of studies

Award
Up to $40,000

Scholarship Link
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media_file/2020-08/Adel-A-Malak-Scholarship.pdf