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Scholarships

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 AWARDCRITERIA
Drs. Brandon and Kaley Achor Advancement in Community Pharmacy Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates financial need

Active member of NCPA

Rising P2, P3, and P4
April Abston Williams Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Active member of Kappa Epsilon

Rising P2, P3, and P4
Arkansas Pharmacy Foundation Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 AwardDemonstrates good academic standing

President of Charles M. West NCPA Chapter

Rising P2, P3, and P4
Joey Baker Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates active engagement in professional organizations

Rising P2, P3, and P4
Charles M West Leadership Excellence AwardDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates financial need

Rising P2, P3, and P4

Preference given to rising P3 & P4
Buice Drug (George Wimberly) Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates interest in Community Pharmacy

Preference given to rising P3 and P4
Clark Family Endowed ScholarshipAcademic rank in upper 2/3 of class

Has overcome obstacles or hardships

Demonstrates financial need

Rising P2, P3, and P4
Class of 1952 Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates financial need

Demonstrates strong communication skills

Rising P2, P3, and P4
Class of 1981 Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates financial need

Arkansas resident

Rising P2, P3, and P4
Class of 2003 Doug Eoff Memorial Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates financial need

Demonstrates an interest in community pharmacy

Rising P2, P3, and P4
Class of 2013 Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates financial need

Rising P2, P3, and P4
College of Pharmacy AwardsDemonstrates good academic standing

Strong essay

Rising P2, P3, and P4
Collier Family UAMS NW College of Pharmacy Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates financial need

Rising P3 or P4 that is a NW Campus-based student
CVS Health ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates financial need

Preferred bilingual

Demonstrates interest in community pharmacy

Rising P3 and P4
Emmanuel Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Rising P2, P3, and P4
Dr. Don Kenneth Hall Class of 1962 Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Member of Kappa Psi

Leadership in Kappa Psi and other COP organizations

Rising P2, P3, and P4
Rho Chi Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Rho Chi member in good standing

Rising P2, P3, and P4
Mark S. Riley, Pharm. D., Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates leadership ability

Demonstrates a spirit of entrepreneurship

Rising P2, P3, and P4
Arkansas Board of Pharmacy Rural Student Loan/ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates leadership ability

Demonstrates interest in community practice

Rising P2, P3, and P4
USA Drug Employees Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates leadership ability

Rising P2, P3, and P4
Honorable George Wimberly Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates leadership ability/potential

Demonstrates interest in community practice

Rising P2, P3, and P4
The Eddie Dunn Joy of PharmacyDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates a joy for the practice of pharmacy

Rising P2, P3, and P4
The Lauren and Bobby Glaze Practice Experience Support AwardDemonstrates 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 ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 AwardGPA 3.00 or higher

Rising P2
Arkansas Association of Health-System Pharmacists Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 PharmacyDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates leadership ability

Demonstrates interest in community pharmacy

Rising P4
Class of 2004 Professionalism Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 AwardDemonstrates 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 AwardDemonstrates 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 ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates interest in the care of geriatric patients

Rising P4
Leonard Kremers Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates good academic standing

Demonstrates a zeal and compassion for the practice of pharmacy

Rising P4
L.D. Milne Endowed ScholarshipTop 10% of Class, exceptional student

Rising P4
Jack McCormack Endowed ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 ScholarshipGPA 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 ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 ScholarshipStrong 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 ScholarshipStrong admissions application

Demonstrates an interest in community pharmacy

Demonstrates leadership potential

Rising P1
New Student ScholarshipsStrong admissions application

Rising P1
Walgreens Multilingual ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 ScholarshipDemonstrates 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 AwardDemonstrates 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 CertificatePresented 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 AwardPresented 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 AwardAwarded 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 ChemistryAwarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in Medicinal Chemistry. Senior Award
Cardinal Health Outstanding Student in Nuclear Pharmacy AwardPresented to a student to acknowledge superior achievement in the nuclear pharmacy courses. Senior Award
Cindy D. Stowe Award for Excellence in Clinical SkillsPresented 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 AwardPresented 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 AwardPresented to the senior student who has displayed excellence in experiential performance during the advanced pharmacy practice experiences. Senior Award
Merck Manual Award for Academic ExcellencePresented to students showing personality, initiative, and superior attitude as practitioners in the profession of pharmacy. Senior Award
Stephanie Gardner Excellence in Interprofessional Education AwardPresented to the senior student who has demonstrated excellence in interprofessional learning and practice activities. Senior Scholarship
Viatris Excellence in Pharmacy AwardAwarded 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 CommunicationsPresented 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 AwardPresented to students who have made significant contributions to public health by promoting wellness and healthy communities. Senior Award
Jordin ScholarThe 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 KeyAwarded to the student with the highest scholastic record during four years of enrollment in the College of Pharmacy. Senior Award
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