Student Wins Full Ride to Vet School

A Cal Poly Pomona animal science student has not only won admission to a veterinary school, but she also has received a prestigious scholarship that will pay for all four years of her graduate education.

Arely Navarro, who graduated this month, was admitted to the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for fall 2024.

Last month, the school notified her that she was awarded the Barbara Kollin Veterinary Medicine Scholarship based on her interest in small animal medicine, high academic record, and potential in the field of veterinary medicine.

The scholarship will pay for all four years of her graduate education.

Navarro is active in the Cal Poly Pomona Pre-Vet Club.

Last year, she was elected president of the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA) for the 2023-24 academic year.

The APVMA is a national organization of pre-veterinary students, which promotes and stimulates interest in veterinary medicine, connects pre-veterinary clubs and organizations nationally, and provides resources to students on pursuing the field of veterinary medicine.