About us
At Allied Scholars for Animal Protection, we’re defending both human and nonhuman animals.
We support students with a variety of backgrounds and interests, including science, healthcare, policymaking, business, and more! Everyone can contribute something, whether you are a student, animal advocate, environmentalist, healthcare professional, or engineer!
ASAP focuses on both short term (1 to 5 years) and long term (20 to 30 years) changes.
We mentor the next generation of leaders to ensure that there is a united effort to end animal oppression on campuses across the country.
1. Education & Careers
We provide extracurricular educational experiences for university students and community members:
- Nutrition education for healthcare professionals, medical students, and pre-med undergraduates
- Animal law presentations and opportunities
- Seminars on alternatives to animal testing and resources for those interested in the biological sciences
- Connections to the alternative proteins industry
- Lectures on legislation and policy-making and connections to lawmakers
- Bioethics presentations and discussions
2. Outreach & Community
We enable students to maintain a continuous presence on campuses to find new leaders and promote veganism.
3. Vegan-friendly Campuses
We’re committed to making plant - based diets more accessible on college campuses.
- We research and document the food served at university dining halls, clinics, and hospitals.
- We provide resources for students and athletes who want to pursue or promote plant-based nutrition
- We mentor students to work with dining services on implementing plant-based reforms.
Other Initiatives
We see great potential in students to make meaningful and long-lasting change. With ASAP’s guidance, students can make animal rights a prominent part of campus discourse.
At ASAP, we:
- Help our chapters recruit enthusiastic members
- Provide connections to prominent speakers
- Help students find pursue impactful careers after graduation, including mentorship for alternative proteins careers
- Provide a database of materials that advocates need to perform effectively
- Provide mentorship and support for vegan healthcare professionals