In 2021, we will offer 14 scholarships across locations in the United States and Canada with one scholarship available in each of those locations.

Each scholarship for the Dog Trainer Professional program is a credit towards the tuition of $2500 for US locations and 3000CAD for Canadian locations. Applicants will be responsible for the application fee ($50 or 50CAD for Canadian locations) and non-refundable deposit ($500 or 400CAD for Canadian locations), both of which will be credited to the tuition balance upon enrollment. Students are responsible for any travel and accommodation costs to attend workshops. The scholarship has no redeemable cash value.

People who are Black, Indigenous, or otherwise of Color are eligible.

After completing the online application, eligible applicants will be interviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. If the applicant is accepted into the DTP program, the applicant will be notified of their scholarship and the applicant must reserve their spot with a deposit. Applications must be received before the deadline and applicants must meet eligibility requirements.

See our Dog Trainer Professional page for FAQs about the application process.

The Dog Trainer Professional program is for trainers with previous clicker training experience. We will help you determine whether your experience is sufficient during the interview process. It can also help to compare related courses.

Applicants who need further preparation to be accepted into the program will be directed to our Dog Trainer Foundations course. Applicants may apply for a scholarship for that course. Scholarships in the professional program will not be held. 

Yes, there are financing options available; review them here.

No. You may not combine the BIPOC scholarship with another KPA scholarship or discount for the Dog Trainer Professional program. The reduced price listed above reflects the tuition rate that will be available if you are selected as a scholarship recipient.

You can learn more about the course, including information about length, dog requirements, and workshops here.

This year, fourteen scholarships for $2,500 each will be offered throughout the United States and Canada starting with the series in:

• Raleigh, NC | Apply by April 23
• Richmond, VA | Apply by May 3
• Washington, DC | Apply by May 25
• Minneapolis, MN | Apply by June 9
• Columbus, OH | Apply by August 13
• Toronto, ON | Apply by August 20 [3000CAD scholarship]
• Atlanta, GA | Apply by August 23
• Phoenix, AZ |  Apply by August 23
• Oviedo, FL | Apply by September 13
• Eugene, OR | Apply by October 11
• San Diego, CA | Apply by October 15
• Dallas, TX | Apply by October 18
• Raleigh, NC | Apply by October 18
• Puerto Rico (World) | Apply by November 11
• Chicago, IL | Apply by December 3
• Manchester Center, VT | Apply by December 10

New locations with available scholarships will be announced throughout the year.  If the location you are interested in isn't listed, please complete this form and we will reach out to you if a scholarship becomes available at a location near you.

New locations with available scholarships are added regularly. Please complete this form and we will reach out to you if a scholarship becomes available at a location near you.

We intend to continue to offer scholarship programs after 2021. The most up-to-date information can be found on this page.

We will randomly select recipients from eligible applicants monthly; notification will be sent to each recipient by email. Recipients must confirm intent to enroll in the course within 15 days and must enroll and submit payment within 60 calendar days. Scholarships are non-transferable.

We will award up to two Dog Trainer Foundations course scholarships and one Dog Trainer Foundations - Immersion course scholarship per month. We will award one Dog Trainer Comprehensive course scholarship per quarter.

You must enroll and pay within 60 calendar days of notification. After that date, the scholarship is forfeited. Your email notification will contain additional instructions.

Yes. Your name will remain in the pool of applicants for 12 months. The earlier you apply, the better your chance to be selected.

No. You may not combine a scholarship with a discount code. The reduced prices listed above reflect the discounted tuition rate that will be available if you are selected as a scholarship recipient.

If eligible, you can apply for each scholarship, but you can only be selected as a recipient for one scholarship. Your eligibility is not affected by the number of scholarships that you apply for.

You must apply separately for each eligible course in which you have an interest.

No. All scholarships are awarded to individuals. An individual may be part of an organization, but the organization may not apply on behalf of the individuals associated with it.

Yes. If you enroll in a scholarship-eligible course and are subsequently awarded a scholarship for that course, you will receive cash credit for that course provided you enrolled within 12 months of the date of your original application.

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