The following table lists UAMS College of Pharmacy (COP) student scholarships and awards. These scholarships and awards have been established from gifts and donations from alumni and friends of the UAMS COP. You can narrow down your search by typing the year you are interested in (P1, P2, P3, P4), the type of award (community, health-system, leadership, financial need) or the award name.
| NAME OF AWARD | CRITERIA |
|---|---|
| Drs. Brandon and Kaley Achor Advancement in Community Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates financial need Active member of NCPA Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| April Abston Williams Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Active member of Kappa Epsilon Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Arkansas Pharmacy Foundation Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Active member of at least one of the following: APhA, NCPA, or SSHP Demonstrate leadership by being an officer in of the above Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Arkansas Pharmacy Foundation Charles M. West Award | Demonstrates good academic standing President of Charles M. West NCPA Chapter Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Joey Baker Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates financial need; if a student with financial need cannot be identified, this criterion may be waived. Has completed credit hours from Southern Arkansas University or any successor entity; If Southern Arkansas University or any successor entity permanently cease operation, this criterion may be waived. Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Charles K. Born Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates active engagement in professional organizations Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Charles M West Leadership Excellence Award | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates financial need Rising P2, P3, and P4 Preference given to rising P3 & P4 |
| Buice Drug (George Wimberly) Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates interest in Community Pharmacy Preference given to rising P3 and P4 |
| Clark Family Endowed Scholarship | Academic rank in upper 2/3 of class Has overcome obstacles or hardships Demonstrates financial need Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Class of 1952 Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates financial need Demonstrates strong communication skills Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Class of 1981 Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates financial need Arkansas resident Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Class of 2003 Doug Eoff Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates financial need Demonstrates an interest in community pharmacy Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Class of 2013 Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates financial need Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| College of Pharmacy Awards | Demonstrates good academic standing Strong essay Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Collier Family UAMS NW College of Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates financial need Rising P3 or P4 that is a NW Campus-based student |
| CVS Health Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates financial need Preferred bilingual Demonstrates interest in community pharmacy Rising P3 and P4 |
| Emmanuel Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates financial need Preferred bilingual Demonstrates interest in community pharmacy with specific focus on compounding practice Rising P3 and P4 |
| Stephanie Goodart O'Neal Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Dr. Don Kenneth Hall Class of 1962 Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates financial need Preference will be given to a student who is from a rural area Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Kappa Psi Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Member of Kappa Psi Leadership in Kappa Psi and other COP organizations Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Rho Chi Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Rho Chi member in good standing Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Mark S. Riley, Pharm. D., Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates leadership ability Demonstrates a spirit of entrepreneurship Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Arkansas Board of Pharmacy Rural Student Loan/Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates financial need Strong essay and interview Preference for those interested in rural practice Rising P3 and P4 |
| Neil and Clara Spain Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates financial need Preference student interested in health-system or community pharmacy practice Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Lloyd R. Thompson Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates leadership ability Demonstrates interest in community practice Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| USA Drug Employees Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Strong essay, interview, and letters of recommendation Demonstrates interest in community pharmacy Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Walmart-Sam’s Club Student Leadership Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates leadership ability Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Honorable George Wimberly Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates leadership ability/potential Demonstrates interest in community practice Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| The Eddie Dunn Joy of Pharmacy | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates a joy for the practice of pharmacy Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| The Lauren and Bobby Glaze Practice Experience Support Award | Demonstrates good academic standing Preference for those interested in rural practice Rising P2, P3, and P4, could be summer following P1 didactic courses Internship experience remote from local area |
| Phillips County Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates financial need Recommendation from a pharmacist in the Phillips County area Rising P1, P2, P3, and P4 from Phillips County |
| Lester E. Hosto Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates an interest in community pharmacy practice Demonstrates leadership ability/potential Rising P3 |
| Dr. Jan and Cpt. Terry Hastings/Dr. Bill and Mrs. Betty Loe Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates interest in community pharmacy practice Rising P2 from Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Garland, Grant, Hempstead, Howard, Hot Spring, Lafayette, Miller, Montgomery, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike, Polk, Saline, or Union County in Arkansas or Bowie County, Texas |
| Larkin Family Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates interest in community pharmacy practice Rising P2 from Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Scott, or Sebastian County Recommendation from a pharmacist |
| Dr. Richard G. Underwood Student Award | GPA 3.00 or higher Rising P2 |
| Arkansas Association of Health-System Pharmacists Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates interest in health-system pharmacy Demonstrates a high level of service, leadership, and professionalism Strong essay Rising P4 |
| JC Baker and Family Endowed Scholarship in Pharmacy | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates leadership ability Demonstrates interest in community pharmacy Rising P4 |
| Class of 2004 Professionalism Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates good work ethic, positive attitude, respect for peers and faculty moral and ethical conduct Member of at least one professional organization Strong essay Rising P4 |
| Class of 2020 – Practice Resilience Award | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates evidence of the core tenets of leadership with/without formal leadership title(s) Rising P4 |
| Class of 2021 – Serving the Community Award | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates evidence of the core tenets of leadership with/without formal leadership title(s) Rising P4 |
| Karrol and Vicki Fowlkes Excellence in Community Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates interest in community pharmacy Strong essay on goals and objectives for future of community pharmacy practice Recommendation from community pharmacist employer Rising P4 |
| The Groves Family Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Preference for those engaged in state and/or national pharmacy organizations Preference given to those who intend to practice in Arkansas upon graduation Rising P3 and P4 |
| Wilma Knoll Endowed Geriatric Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates interest in the care of geriatric patients Rising P4 |
| Leonard Kremers Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates a zeal and compassion for the practice of pharmacy Rising P4 |
| L.D. Milne Endowed Scholarship | Top 10% of Class, exceptional student Rising P4 |
| Jack McCormack Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates a motivation to serve community pharmacy patients Demonstrates excellent communication skills with patients and professionals Rising P4 |
| Larry and Peggy Stanley Excellence in Pharmacy Practice Endowed Scholarship | GPA 3.00 or higher Demonstrates financial need Strong essay describing what he/she hopes to contribute to the profession of pharmacy Rising P4 |
| John Swaim Endowed Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates interest in health-system pharmacy Rising P4 |
| Kroger Award (Not awarded since 2019) | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates interest in community pharmacy Demonstrates excellent communication skills with patients and professionals Rising P4 |
| Robert N. Manley and Robert H. Manley Endowed Scholarship | Strong admissions application Preference given to students interested in community pharmacy practice. Rising P1 from Johnson, Pope, or Franklin County. However, if a student from Johnson, Pope, or Franklin County cannot be identified, the scholarship will be awarded to another qualified student |
| Rhea Family Freshman Incentive Endowed Scholarship | Strong admissions application Demonstrates an interest in community pharmacy Demonstrates leadership potential Rising P1 |
| New Student Scholarships | Strong admissions application Rising P1 |
| Walgreens Multilingual Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates interest in community pharmacy Multilingual student actively involved in promoting and embracing collaboration across different cultural groups Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| Walgreens Pharmacy Champion Scholarship | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates leadership ability/potential Demonstrates a commitment to championing pharmacy, healthcare, and high-quality patient care in the community setting Rising P2, P3, & P4 |
| Pilar Murphy Award | Demonstrates good academic standing Demonstrates financial need Demonstrates a servant’s mindset and dedication to improving the health and wellness of all Preference to students from a disadvantaged background with a deep sense of caring and love for others Rising P2, P3, and P4 |
| American Pharmacists Association Senior Recognition Certificate | Presented to the student who has contributed most to the success of the Academy of Student Pharmacists UAMS chapter. Senior Award |
| American Society of Health-System Pharmacists President’s Award | Presented to the student who has contributed most to the success of the Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists UAMS chapter. Senior Award |
| Arkansas Pharmacists Association Senior Award | Awarded to the graduating student showing the greatest potential for the delivery of total patient care to the citizens of his/her community. Senior Award |
| Aventis Pharmaceuticals Award for Excellence in Medicinal Chemistry | Awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in Medicinal Chemistry. Senior Award |
| Cardinal Health Outstanding Student in Nuclear Pharmacy Award | Presented to a student to acknowledge superior achievement in the nuclear pharmacy courses. Senior Award |
| Cindy D. Stowe Award for Excellence in Clinical Skills | Presented to the senior student who has demonstrated excellence in clinical skills by achieving the highest score on Objective Structured Clinical Examinations across the curriculum. Senior Scholarship |
| Daniel C. Spadaro Excellence Nonprescription Medicine Award | Presented to a graduating student for his/her academic excellence in the area of nonprescription medication studies. Senior Award |
| Keith M. Olsen Excellence in Experiential Education Award | Presented to the senior student who has displayed excellence in experiential performance during the advanced pharmacy practice experiences. Senior Award |
| Merck Manual Award for Academic Excellence | Presented to students showing personality, initiative, and superior attitude as practitioners in the profession of pharmacy. Senior Award |
| Stephanie Gardner Excellence in Interprofessional Education Award | Presented to the senior student who has demonstrated excellence in interprofessional learning and practice activities. Senior Scholarship |
| Viatris Excellence in Pharmacy Award | Awarded to a graduating student in the top 25 percent of his/her class who demonstrated high professional proficiency and motivation in the area of drug information. Senior Award |
| Wolters Kluwer Award of Excellence in Clinical Communications | Presented to a student in the top 25 percent of his/her class who has demonstrated superior verbal and written clinical communications skills. Senior Award |
| United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award | Presented to students who have made significant contributions to public health by promoting wellness and healthy communities. Senior Award |
| Jordin Scholar | The Jordin Scholar designation is reserved for those students with the highest academic achievement and professional attainment. This scholarship and recognition is given to honor the late Marcus Jordin, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology. Senior Scholarship |
| Faculty Gold Key | Awarded to the student with the highest scholastic record during four years of enrollment in the College of Pharmacy. Senior Award |