SeLena Benson Rocha was a dedicated member of the Kaibab Paiute Tribe and a beloved part of the Best Friends Animal Society family. Through her kindness, humor, and deep commitment to the animals, she touched so many lives. Her legacy lives on through the scholarship, which empowers members of the The Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians, Southern Paiute Tribes and Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah (PITU) to advance their careers in animal services.

Animal Services professional development offerings

Two scholarships each year for the following:

Introduction to Animal Services ($399 each)**

• Offered twice per year, this is an introductory course into the field of animal services for those beginning or who want to learn the history of the field.

Finding Success in Animal Services ($299 each)**

• Offered twice per year, this course provides students with resources/information/avenues on how to advance their career in the field of animal services.

* Scroll down to watch a video with Aimee Charlton, Best Friends National Director of Learning Advancement, for more information on the courses and entry level opportunities in the animal services field.

Criteria for annual scholarship opportunities

• Upon being chosen and awarded the tuition waiver, student will automatically be accepted into Southern Utah University and will just need to fill out a short application (no application fee!)
• Agree to and sign a Best Friends Animal Society scholarship/tuition waiver agreement
• Students are not expected to work in any capacity in exchange for a tuition waiver; however, for those interested in continuing in the field, the Introduction to Animal Services class offers resources and information to pursue.

More information at BestFriends.org/learn

** All professional development courses are subject to change as per Best Friends Animal Society’s MOU with Southern Utah University.