Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Institutional Inclusive Excellence Scholarships

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is committed to enhancing and supporting inclusive excellence for its students. Inclusive excellence is vital to student success as we seek to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and access (DEIJA) at our school. Diversity of life experiences is considered in its broadest sense as Cummings School believes that this richness in student backgrounds contributes to an optimal learning environment for all.

To achieve this goal, Cummings School, through the generosity of donors, has established a series of scholarships awarded to students who have demonstrated that they embody, support, and enhance inclusive excellence. These scholarships are designed to address inequities in access and the lack of financial means to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. The awards are also intended to allow students to enhance their experience at Cummings School and facilitate their contributions to inclusive excellence on campus.

The scholarships are awarded in addition to any other financial support that a Cummings School student may receive, provided that financial need is demonstrated at the time of application. Institutional Inclusive Excellence Scholarship applicants must also complete an institutional financial aid application.

Scholarships are available to all admitted applicants, although preference may be given to students from Massachusetts and New England. An invitation to apply for the following scholarships is sent to all applicants who are interviewed for admission to Cummings School.

  1. The William and Bernice P. Sabo Endowed Scholarship

One Sabo scholarship is awarded each year to an entering student and is valued at $25,000 per year for each year of the program, for a total of $100,000 over four years.

  1. The Alma and John Wilkinson-Heap Endowed Scholarship

One Wilkinson-Heap scholarship is awarded each year to an entering student and is valued at $20,000 per year for each year of the program, for a total of $80,000 over four years.

  1. The Calkin Family Endowed Scholarship

One Calkin Family Endowed Scholarship is awarded each year to an entering student and is valued at $15,000 per year for each year of the program, for a total of $60,000 over four years. Preference is given to Massachusetts residents who are graduates of Worcester Technical High School and who have participated in the Tufts@Tech program.

  1. The Dos Corazones Family Term Scholarship

This scholarship is a one-time entrance award worth $25,000. This scholarship is specifically intended to support students from underprivileged or disadvantaged backgrounds. Therefore, preference will be given to students who have significant financial need and/or who are first-generation college students.