WSAVA Regional Continuing Education (CE) Grants

Supporting Veterinary Education Across Regions

The WSAVA Regional CE Grant Programme supports member associations in delivering high-quality continuing education events that strengthen veterinary practice, build regional capacity, and promote knowledge sharing across the global veterinary community.

These grants enable associations to design and deliver impactful educational activities tailored to regional needs, while ensuring alignment with WSAVA standards for welfare, accessibility, and educational quality.

2026 Programme Overview

The 2026 CE application cycle demonstrated strong global engagement and a wide geographic spread, reflecting the diversity of WSAVA’s membership and regional priorities.

Applications by Tier
  • Tier 3: 11 applications
  • Tier 2: 7 applications
  • Tier 1: 4 applications
  • Tier 4: 2 applications

Note: Some entries were not fully completed, so figures are approximate but still reflect clear trends.

Geographic Spread

Applications were received from:

  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • North America
Types of CE Activities Supported
  • Standalone CE events
  • Sessions within national or regional congresses
  • Multi-country or cross-border meetings

WSAVA CE Grant Process

The CE grant follows a simple step-by-step process:

Apply for A WSAVA CE Grant

(during the application window)

WSAVA CE GRANT APPROVED
SIGN AGREEMENT
PLAN EVENT
DELIVER EDUCATION
COLLECT EVALUATION
SUBMIT REPORT
REIMBURSEMENT

This structured process ensures transparency, accountability, and high-quality educational delivery across all WSAVA-supported events.

How the CE Grant Process Works

1. Before Applying
  • Identify regional educational needs
  • Define learning objectives
  • Consult members and stakeholders
  • Plan event format and budget
2. Application Stage
  • Submit event proposal
  • Draft programme
  • Budget plan
  • Expected outcomes
  • Delivery format (in-person or hybrid)
3. After Approval
  • Sign WSAVA CE Provider Agreement
  • Confirm event details
  • Begin structured planning
  • Apply WSAVA branding
  • Prepare evaluation tools
4. Event Delivery
  • Record attendance
  • Collect evaluations
  • Ensure WSAVA branding visibility
  • Take photographs
  • Distribute certificates
5. Post-Event Reporting (within 30 days)
  • Submit final programme
  • Attendance data
  • Evaluation summary
  • Photos
  • Key outcomes and impact

Key Principles

All WSAVA CE-funded events should ensure:

  • High-quality veterinary education
  • Regional relevance and accessibility
  • Ethical practice and animal welfare compliance
  • Inclusion across countries and association tiers
  • Knowledge sharing beyond the event

Support and Guidance

WSAVA Regional Representatives are available to support associations with:

  • Application development
  • Event planning
  • Speaker coordination
  • Reporting requirements

Future Applications

WSAVA continues to welcome applications from eligible member associations, with emphasis on:

  • Regional diversity
  • Educational impact
  • Cross-border collaboration
  • Innovative delivery formats (including hybrid learning)

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