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2010-11

The following scholarships are open to doctor of pharmacy or graduate students meeting the specified criteria. The recipients of these scholarships are selected by the School of Pharmacy Scholarship and Financial Aid Committee, unless specified otherwise, during the fall semester. Click here for a scholarship grid broken down by class year.

Alexander and Mary Margolis and Bernard A. Margolis Perpetual Memorial Fund

A bequest through the estate of Bernard A. Margolis was established in 1994 for a worthy pharmacy student enrolled in years one through five of the professional program who has financial need.

Anthony J. Spalitto, Sr. Scholarship

Awarded to a doctor of pharmacy student in years two through four who has a minimum GPA of 2.5 and has expressed interest in independent community pharmacy. Financial need will be taken into consideration.

Baptist-Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a professional pharmacy student in their 5th year (P6) with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to a student who indicates at their first choice a career with a hospital pharmacy following graduation or who plans to apply for a hospital pharmacy residency following graduation and who plans to stay in the Kansas City metropolitan area following graduation.

Bruce and Shirley Stocker Scholarship

The applicant for this scholarship, established in 2000, must be either a Missouri or Kansas full-time resident in years one through five of the professional pharmacy program. The applicant must have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA, have expressed an interest in pursuing a career in institutional pharmacy, and be or planning to be involved in the appropriate professional pharmacy organizations (i.e., MSHP, KSHP, ASHP). Financial need will be taken into consideration.

Bruce J. “Bud” Huber Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a Pharm.D. student in years two through five who has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and documented involvement in extracurricular activities in the area of service. Priority should be given to a pharmacy technician or intern of Express Pharmacy, or to an older, returning student. Financial need is considered.

Burch and Sabo Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a professional pharmacy student in their 3rd, 4th, or 5th year (P4, P5 or P6) with a minimum 2.5 GPA and a strong performance as a leader within the school of pharmacy and community. Preference shall be given to a student who indicates as their first choice a career in the pharmacy industry division following graduation and who has preferably served an internship with a pharmaceutical industry organization. It is preferred that the student applicant’s letter of reference come from a pharmaceutical industry representative, or an alumnus of the UMKC School of Pharmacy who is currently employed in or retired from a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Century Club Grant for Clinical Pharmacy

The UMKC Pharmacy Foundation awards this grant to a third year Pharm.D. student whose dedication to the area of clinical pharmacy is reflected by a desire to pursue clinical practice.

Century Club Grant for Hospital Pharmacy

The UMKC Pharmacy Foundation awards this grant to a third year Pharm.D. student who demonstrates both an interest in and the intention to practice hospital pharmacy upon graduation.

Class of 1982 Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a professional pharmacy student in their 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th year with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference shall be given to a student who has demonstrated volunteerism, leadership, or other involvement with the Pharmacy Foundation, the Pharmacy Alumni Association, or the UMKC School of Pharmacy. Preference shall be given to a student who receives their letter of support from a member of the Pharmacy Foundation or Pharmacy Alumni Board.

CVS Community Scholarships

CVS awards scholarships to four Pharm.D. students entering the second year class who plan to practice community pharmacy after graduation.

D & H Prescription Drug Store

This scholarship will be awarded to a student in the UMKC School of Pharmacy satellite program located on the campus of the University of Missouri – Columbia with the following criteria:
a. Student is a high school graduate of Audrain, Boone, Cole, Cooper or Callaway counties in the State of Missouri
b. Student is a current Missouri resident
c. Student indicates a preference for a career in an independent pharmacy following graduation
d. Student is in the high need category for financial aid
Students may fit more than one of these criteria; if so, they are added together. Example: the student is from Boone County, MO and indicates a preference for a career in an independent pharmacy, they would then qualify for criteria (a) and (c) listed above.

David A. Strauch, R. Ph. Scholarship

One or two student scholarship(s) will be disbursed each year to a 1st through 4th year student(s) in the UMKC School of Pharmacy who demonstrates financial need, who is in good academic standing and shows evidence of leadership experience. Preference will be given to a student wishing to pursue a career with an independent pharmacy and/or in a community of less than 10,000 people following graduation. The student must be eligible to receive financial in the current academic year.

Dennis R. Bond, R.Ph. Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a professional pharmacy student in their 3rd, 4th, or 5th year (P4, P5 or P6) with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference shall be given to a student who indicates as their first choice a career with an independent or independent chain pharmacy following graduation and who has preferably served an internship with an independent pharmacy. It is also requested that the student applicant’s letter of reference come from an independent pharmacist.

Donald R. Brown, R.Ph. Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a professional pharmacy student in the UMKC School of Pharmacy who is eligible to receive financial aid and is in good standing academically. Preference will be made to an applicant who is a direct descendant of Robert C. and Belva A. Brown, or Forrest and Eloise Waller. Without an available applicant who is a direct descendant of the Browns or Wallers, preference shall be given to a student from the southwest Missouri geographic area that is currently enrolled at the UMKC School of Pharmacy. Additional consideration shall be given to a student seeking a pharmacy career in a Missouri community with a population of less than 40,000.

Donald W. Grove, Sr., R.Ph, Scholarship

Two student scholarships shall be awarded to professional pharmacy students in their 3rd, 4th or 5th year with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference shall be given to students who indicate as their first choice a career in independent/community pharmacy and who have served an internship with an independent pharmacy. It is also requested that the student applicant’s letter of reference come from an independent pharmacist.

Dr. Isaac Butler “Not Can, But How” Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a professional pharmacy student in their 3rd, 4th, or 5th year (P4, P5 or P6) with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference shall be given first to a multi-cultural pharmacy student and then secondarily to a pharmacy student with a demonstrated interest in a career in managed care or other related area of pharmacy with plans to practice in Missouri following graduation. A letter of reference for each student applicant from a pharmacist will be required as part of the student’s scholarship application with preference that the letter be written by Dr. Isaac Butler or his designee.

Eisenbrandt Scholarship

A stipend is awarded to a student in years three through five of the professional pharmacy program who is excelling academically.

Erickson Family Scholarship

Preference for this award will be given to a student who is: a direct descendant of J. Stephen Erickson &/or K. Clydean Erickson &/or their brothers or sisters; employed by The Drug Store of Cameron, MO; from a town of less than 20,000 in population; or is employed by a privately held (independent) pharmacy company. Each applicant must have a letter of recommendation from a currently employed pharmacist of The Drug Store of Cameron, MO.

Fendler Family Scholarship

One student scholarship will be disbursed each year to a student in the School of Pharmacy who is eligible to receive financial aid and is in good standing academically. Preference will be made to a minority applicant who is an entering first year Professional Degree student (P2) with demonstrated leadership experience and significant financial need.

Fred Angle Scholarship

One student scholarship will be disbursed each year to a professional pharmacy student in their 3rd, 4th or 5th year (P4, P5 or P6) with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference shall be given to a student who indicates as their first choice a career with a community pharmacy and who has preferably served an internship with a community pharmacy. It is also requested that the student applicant’s letter of reference come from a community pharmacy pharmacist.

Fred Tonnies Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a doctor of pharmacy student based on a point system. Points are assigned by the following criteria: a student who is a graduate of a high school in Boone County, MO; is a past or current employee at the University of Missouri – Columbia Hospitals & Clinics; minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6; and financial need.

G. Thomas Bruns, R. Ph. Memorial Scholarship

Two student scholarships will be disbursed to students in the UMKC School of Pharmacy who are eligible to receive financial aid and are in good standing academically. Preference will be made to applicants in their third, fourth or fifth year in the School of Pharmacy with an expressed interest in a career in an independent pharmacy with plans to practice in either the Missouri or Kansas metropolitan area following graduation. Student applicants for the Bruns Memorial Scholarship who have a past working experience with the U.S. military and/or positive leadership involvement with the State, county or local legislature will also be given preference in the selection process.

George Guastello Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established in 1996 by the Guastello family and recognizes a deserving fourth or fifth year pharmacy student interested in practicing in a community pharmacy setting. Applicants’ financial need will be considered.

GKCSHP (Greater Kansas City Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists ) Book Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded by the GKCSHP to a second year doctor of pharmacy student who plans to pursue a career in hospital pharmacy.

Glenski Family Scholarship

An award is presented to a doctor of pharmacy student in years three through five of the professional pharmacy curriculum who has maintained a cumulative School of Pharmacy GPA of 3.0. The student must be involved in extracurricular activities with a community service emphasis. Preference will be given to a student who has a family member in the health-care profession or is a UMKC alumnus.

Good Neighbor Pharmacy Community Scholarship

Five student scholarships will be disbursed to students within the School of Pharmacy who are eligible to receive financial aid and are in good standing academically. Preference will be made to applicants in their 4th and 5th years of Pharmacy School with a demonstrated interest for community pharmacy and plans to practice in either Missouri or Kansas following graduation. A letter of reference for each student applicant from a local community or independent pharmacist will be required as a part of the student’s scholarship application.

Graduate Student Scholarships

Harry N. Tishk Scholarship

Awarded to a first professional Doctor of Pharmacy student with evidence of financial need. The student must have been a provisional student the year prior to receiving the award. This scholarship fund was created in honor of Harry N. Tishk, a 1964 alumnus.

Harvey H. Haynes Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a third year student planning to work in an independent pharmacy in a rural area with a population less than 10,000. Financial need is not a consideration.

J. Leo McMahon Grant

A stipend is awarded to a second professional year student who represents the caring and professional attitudes of Leo McMahon.

Jim Newman Memorial Scholarship Fund

A stipend is awarded to a doctor of pharmacy student in years three through five who has financial need. Preference is given to a student from Joplin or Southwest Missouri.

Joseph G. Shalinsky Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established in 1996 by the family of Joseph G. Shalinsky. The scholarship recipient must have achieved academic success (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA), and an interest in practicing in a community pharmacy setting after graduation. Applicants’ significant financial need should be demonstrated.

Kathy McClary Fife Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded annually to two professional pharmacy students who are selected to attend the University of Utah School on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies Conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Kavanaugh Charitable Trust Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a Pharm.D. student evidencing financial need.

Kilgore Pharmacy Scholarship

The recipient of this scholarship program must be in the high category for financial aid. The recipient must be enrolled in the Pharm.D. satellite program on the UMC campus. Preference shall be given to students who graduated high school in Boone, Cole, Moniteau, Cooper, Howard, Randolph, Audrain or Callaway counties in Missouri.

Kit Ngoc Nguyen, Pharm.D. Scholarship

One student scholarship will be disbursed each year to a student at the UMKC School of Pharmacy who is eligible to receive financial aid and is in good standing academically. Preference will be made to students who demonstrate financial need and plan to practice in an independent or community pharmacy upon graduation. It is intended that the recipient use this scholarship for purchasing books or other needed supplies.

Larry Windmoeller Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a doctor of pharmacy student based on a point system. Points are assigned by the following criteria: a student who is a graduate of a high school in Boone County, MO; is a past or current employee at the University of Missouri – Columbia Hospitals & Clinics; cumulative GPA 3.6; and financial need.

Leo Shalinsky Scholarship

The recipient of the award should be a second or third year pharmacy student interested in practicing in a retail pharmacy. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, be involved in extracurricular activities and have financial need.

Lewis Bratt Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has an interest in independent community pharmacy. Financial need will be taken into consideration.

Lewis D. DeClerck Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a second year Pharm.D. student who ranks in the top 10 percent of the class and who exhibits leadership qualities.

Lindman-Gershman Scholarship

A scholarship was established for a student in the doctor of pharmacy program with financial need.

Mary and Tim Euler Student Mentor Award

This shall be awarded to a professional pharmacy student in their 4th or 5th year with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference shall be given to a student who has sustained leadership on behalf of the School of Pharmacy. (NOTE: “Leadership” may be defined broadly if need be for this award; it is not a requirement that an organizational president or other class leader has to receive this award.) The award recipient should have served as a role model and mentor to other students aspiring to leadership positions and show care and concern for their peers. The student applicant must submit a one page essay, double-spaced addressing their qualifications for this award.

Mathew W. “Bill” Wilson Scholarship

In honor of Matthew W. “Bill” Wilson, a 1950 alumnus of the school, this scholarship is awarded to a third year professional student whose integrity and professionalism matches that of Bill Wilson.

Missouri Pharmacy Foundation Scholarship

The Missouri Pharmacy Foundation provides a scholarship to a third year Pharm.D. student who is a Missouri resident. The recipient should be on track with his or her class and have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 during the first two years of the pharmacy program. The recipient should be planning on a career in Missouri and have demonstrated involvement in his or her community.

MMSHP (Mid-Missouri Society of Health System Pharmacists) Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student in the UMKC School of Pharmacy satellite program located on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus based on a points system. Points are assigned by the following criteria: a student who is a member of the Missouri Society of Health- Systems Pharmacists; student is presently employed by a heath-systems pharmacy; student is a high school graduate of Boone, Cole, Cooper or Callaway counties in the state of Missouri; student is currently a Missouri resident and student should be in the high need category for financial aid. Student may re-apply and receive the award for more than one year.

MMSHP (Mid-Missouri Society of Health-System Pharmacists )/Lawrence G. Windmoeller Scholarship

The Windmoeller/MMSHP Scholarship will be awarded to a student in UMKC School of Pharmacy satellite program with the following criteria:
a. Student is a member of the Missouri Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists
b. Student is presently employed by a health-systems pharmacy
c. Student is a high school graduate of Boone, Cole, Cooper or Callaway counties in the state of Missouri
d. Student is currently a Missouri resident
e. The student should be in the high need category for financial aid.
Students may fit more than one of these criteria; if so, they are then added together. Example: the student is from Columbia, Mo., works at a health-system pharmacy, and is a member of MSHP; they would then qualify for criteria (a), (b) and (c) listed above.

Morris R. Shlensky Award

The Morris R. Shlensky award was originally made available through officers of the Katz Drug Company, for pharmacy students. Financial need or high scholastic achievement should be demonstrated.

NACDS (National Association of Chain Drug Stores) Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a pharmacy student who intends to pursue a career in chain community pharmacy practice following graduation. Financial need is taken into consideration.

Noel O. Nuessle, Ph.D. Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a professional pharmacy student in their 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th year with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference shall be given to a student with serious financial needs that could impact their ability to remain in School.

PBA Health/TrueCare Pharmacies Scholarships

PBA/TrueCare Pharmacies, the Midwest’s first interdependent chain of independent pharmacists, awards scholarships to deserving doctor of pharmacy students in the last three years of the curriculum. Students must have a minimum of 500 intern hours in independent pharmacy and a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Pharmacists Mutual Scholarship Award

This scholarship is awarded annually by the Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company of Algona, Iowa, to a second year doctor of pharmacy student who intends to practice pharmacy in a community setting after graduation.

Phyllis Vaughn Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a doctor of pharmacy student in the second through fifth year of the professional pharmacy program who expresses a caring and friendly attitude towards others. Preferences will be given to a student who exemplifies this attitude through involvement in extracurricular activities helping people. Financial need will be taken into consideration.

Plattsburg Clinic Pharmacy Scholarships

A scholarship shall be awarded to a professional pharmacy student in their 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th year with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference shall be given to a student who indicates as their first choice a career in independent/community pharmacy and to residents of Plattsburg, Lathrop or Gower, MO, or Clinton county in Missouri. It is also requested that the student applicant’s letter of reference come from an independent pharmacist.

Powers Family Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a professional pharmacy students in their 3rd, 4th or 5th (P4, P5 or P6) with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preferences shall be given to a student who indicates as their first choice a career in independent/community pharmacy and who has served an internship with an independent pharmacy. It is also requested that the student applicant’s letter of reference come from an independent pharmacist.

Prescription Solutions Scholarship

Two student scholarships will be disbursed to students in the UMKC School of Pharmacy who are eligible to receive financial aid and are in good standing academically. Preference will be made to applicants in their 4th and 5th years in the School of Pharmacy with a demonstrated interest in a career with a mail order pharmacy and managed care with plans to practice in either Missouri or Kansas following graduation. A letter of reference for each student applicant from a pharmacist will be required as part of the student’s scholarship application.

The RAN Institute Award

Awarded to a female pharmacy student who has demonstrated an interest in and documented activities of strong entrepreneurial ambitions, active involvement in UMKC athletic programs and financial need.

Red Cross Pharmacy Scholarship

Preference for this award will be given to a student who is: a direct descendant of Benjamin R. Hartwig; employed by Red Cross Pharmacy and/or from a Red Cross Pharmacy market area; from a town of less than 20,000 in population; or is employed by a privately held (independent) pharmacy company. Each applicant must have a letter of recommendation from a currently employed pharmacist of Red Cross Pharmacy.

Robert L. Wolf, R.Ph. Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a professional pharmacy student in their 3rd, 4th, or 5th year (P4, P5 or P6) with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference shall be given to a student who indicates as their first choice a career with either an independent or independent chain pharmacy OR a career in the Public Health Service as a pharmacist. Preference will be given to a student who has served an internship with an independent pharmacy or the Public Health Service.

Robert W Piepho, Ph.D. Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a professional pharmacy student in their 3rd, 4th or 5th year (P4, P5 or P6) who demonstrates extraordinary leadership qualities. Preference shall be given to a student who has held an elected office while in pharmacy school or has developed an innovative service project. Financial need should be taken into consideration.

Rocky & Laurie Levell Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to two Pharm.D. students who are eligible to receive financial aid and are in good standing academically. Each student should demonstrate a compassionate attitude toward others and be involved in extracurricular activities in the community. Preference will be given to students with an interest in geriatric care who plan to practice in an independent or community pharmacy upon graduation.

Smock Family Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a 3rd, 4th or 5th year student that currently is in good standing, currently obtains the bulk of their academic funding through financial aid programs and who has an interest in community or independent pharmacy.

Spalitto Pharmacy Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a professional pharmacy student in their 3rd, 4th or 5th year (P4, P5 or P6) with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference shall be given to a student who indicates at their first choice a career with an independent or independent chain pharmacy and who has preferable served an internship with an independence pharmacy. It is also required that the student applicant’s letter of reference come from an independent pharmacist.

Spencer S. Glenn Memorial Scholarship

In memory of Spencer S. Glenn, a scholarship recognizing the superior pursuits of a doctor of pharmacy student with a record of clinical research abilities and academic achievement was established. Selection preference is given to married students who are US citizens and Missouri residents.

Stanley M. Reinhaus Family Foundation Scholarship

Second year doctor of pharmacy students with a minimum 2.75 GPA may apply for this award. Applicants must be interested in hospital or community pharmacy, be a Missouri resident and plan to work in Missouri after graduation with no plans of pursuing an advanced degree. Applicants must have financial need. The award is renewable.

Tim Mitchell Medical Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Tim Mitchell (class of 1996). It is awarded to an active NCPA student member in their third, fourth or fifth professional year. The student must be in good standing.

Timothy G. Mitchell Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a second, third, fourth or fifth year pharmacy student in good academic and professional standing. The student must have a stated career interest in community pharmacy with preference to those with interest in independent pharmacy.

Toni Sena Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a student in the Pharm.D. program with a minimum 2.5 GPA in earnest pursuit of a pharmacy degree.

Travis & Maqual Graham Scholarship

One student scholarship will be disbursed each year to a 4th or 5th year student in the School of Pharmacy who is interested in obtaining clinical post-doctoral training, who is in good academic standing and is involved in community healthcare initiatives. Student must also be eligible to receive financial aid in the current academic year.

Walgreens Diversity Scholarship

This is an annual award to a pharmacy student entering their final professional year and who is engaged in efforts to promote diversity and community awareness. The student should have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0; have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities and communication skills; and have an interest in community pharmacy practice.

Wal-Mart Scholarship

The Wal-Mart Corporation awards this scholarship to a fourth or fifth year Pharm.D. student who has an interest in pursuing a career in community pharmacy and who has demonstrated leadership qualities and high scholastic standing. Financial need should be considered.

William & Carole Sitland Scholarship

One student scholarship will be disbursed each year to a 3rd, 4th or 5th year student at the UMKC School of Pharmacy who is eligible to receive financial aid and is in good standing academically. Preference will be made to students who demonstrate the personal characteristics of integrity, a strong work ethic, generosity of spirit and a commitment to quality in all that they do for the profession of pharmacy. Special consideration will be given to students who also demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Wright V. and Gladys A. Bartholomew Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded competitively to a Pharm.D. student entering the third semester of the professional program in the School of Pharmacy. The student must have expressed interest in entering community pharmacy practice after graduation.