Four doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) students at Cornell have been awarded U.S. Army Health Professionals Scholarships: Karyn A. Havas, Jodi K. Sangster, Kelly M. Still and Ryan D. Taggart, all members of the Cornell DVM Class of 2005.
The Cornell students, who won four of the eight scholarships awarded in veterinary medicine this year in the United States, receive funds to cover full tuition and academic fees, required books and equipment as well as a monthly stipend for living expenses. In return, they will graduate as commissioned officers with a service obligation of one year for each year of their scholarships.
Commenting on the scholarship awards, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine Donald F. Smith said: "It is gratifying to learn that the Army shares our confidence in these outstanding students. For Cornell to receive half of the scholarships awarded to all veterinary students this year is a powerful testament to the quality of our students. It is our privilege and responsibility to provide them with a superb educational experience so that they may fulfill the public-health and animal-health needs of their country."
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