THE CALLIE COZZOLINO
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This unique Scholarship Fund was created in 2022 and made possible by donations to honor Callie Cozzolino (a long time volunteer and the former Executive Director of Canine Therapy Corps) for her passion and commitment in growing Canine Therapy Corps and raising awareness on the benefits of animal-assisted therapy. The Scholarship Fund was designed to increase access to our unique training classes for those with financial need and an interest in pursuing animal-assisted therapy certification.
Are you interested in becoming a therapy dog team with your dog, but lack the means to afford training? Click here to complete the Callie Cozzolino Scholarship Fund application.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the application deadlines?
The 2024 submission deadlines are:
March 31, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. Central Time
June 30, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. Central Time
September 30, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. Central Time
December 31, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. Central Time
Notifications will be made within 30 days of the deadline. Scholarships must be used for group training within 1 year from the application deadline.
What vaccinations forms and/or records are required to attend a training session?
For classes, we require that the dogs be up-to-date on: distemper/parvo, bordetella and rabies vaccines (for dogs 4 months of age and older), and have had a negative fecal exam within the past 12 months. All dogs 4 months and older that reside in the city of Chicago are also required to be registered with the city, and we ask for that registration number. Please forward all documents to training@ctcorps.org. Please include your name with the words "SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION" in the subject line.
Will my photo be used?
Please email a photo of just your dog and a photo of you and your dog to training@ctcorps.org. Image(s) will be used if you are selected as a scholarship recipient. Only .pdf, .jpg, .jpeg, .png files, please. Please include your name with the words "SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION" in the subject line and email these to training@ctcorps.org.
Who can apply?
This scholarship is for individuals with financial need who are 18 years or older and are pursuing therapy dog certification.
How often can I apply?
You may submit one application per submission cycle.
What type of training does the scholarship include?
The scholarship will help fund Canine Therapy Corps obedience group classes. Canine Therapy Corps reserves the right to assess dogs on potential and need and may make new recommendations for course direction.
What does the scholarship cover and are there any special requirements?
The scholarship will cover the cost of your obedience class training registration fees. Recipients are required to share their story; participate in a photo consent; and provide a written testimony on personal experience, all to be used for marketing and fundraising purposes.
How many scholarships are awarded each cycle?
Up to two scholarships will be awarded per cycle.
*Renewal of the scholarship is contingent upon successful participation and completion of the class. Scholarship recipients will be monitored and evaluated before moving onto the next group class to ensure you are progressing towards our goal-directed certification. If at any time your dog exhibits behavior unbecoming of a therapy dog, Canine Therapy Corps reserves the right to revoke your scholarship.