Special Awards and Scholarships Through the generosity of various organizations, companies and alumni, numerous awards are made to students with high scholastic records or other achievements worthy of recognition such as leadership, professional attainments and participation in extracurricular activities. Alumni Scholarship Award This scholarship is made available through the donations of the alumni of the College of Pharmacy. American Pharmacists Association Recognition Certificate This certificate is awarded to a senior student making substantial contributions to the Academy of Students of Pharmacy chapter at UAMS. April Abston Williams Scholarship Award A scholarship presented to a member of Kappa Epsilon who has made major contributions to the success of the chapter in honor of the memory of April Abston Williams, a 1994 graduate of the College of Pharmacy. Arkansas Association of Health-Systems Pharmacists Scholarship A scholarship awarded to a student with a demonstrated interest in health-systems The recipient must exhibit a high level of service, leadership and professionalism. Arkansas Pharmacists Association Award A plaque is awarded to the graduating student showing the greatest potential for the delivery of total pharmaceutical care to the citizens of his/her community. Aventis Pharmaceuticals Award for Excellence in Medicinal Chemistry A cash award and a plaque are presented to a student for excellence in Medicinal Chemistry. Daniel C. Spadaro Award of Excellence in Non-Prescription Medication Studies An award presented to a graduating senior for his/her academic excellence in the area of non-prescription medication studies. Buice Drug Endowed Scholarship The Buice Drug Store/George Wimberly Endowed Scholarship in Pharmacy was established through the gift of the Hon. George Wimberly honoring his partner, the late Mr. James Worley Buice, whose name remains on Mr. Wimberly s drug store on Markham street in Little Rock. The scholarship is awarded to a student based on an interest in community pharmacy, need and academic achievement. Cardinal Healthcare Nuclear Pharmacy Award An award by Cardinal Healthcare to a student interested in a career in Nuclear Pharmacy. The award is based on leadership, achievement, and interest in Nuclear Pharmacy. Cardinal Healthcare Outstanding Senior Student in Nuclear Pharmacy Award This award recognizes the achievements of a senior student in the Nuclear Pharmacy elective courses as selected by the Nuclear Pharmacy faculty. Class of 1952 Endowed Scholarship A scholarship endowed by members of the Class of 1952, the first graduating class from the College of Pharmacy. College of Pharmacy Scholarship
Funding provided by the 2005-06 Arkansas Legislature made scholarships possible for pharmacy students. Students submit application and essay for consideration. CVS/Caremark Scholarship An award presented to a student in good academic standing who desires to enter community pharmacy practice. Deepa Patel Memorial Scholarship A scholarship honoring the memory of Deepa Patel is awarded by the Northeast Arkansas Clinic Charitable Foundation to a pharmacy student from northeast Arkansas. Doug Eoff Memorial Scholarship A scholarship established in memory of Doug Eoff, class of 2003, for a student desiring to enter community practice who has financial need and meets criteria listed by the donors. Emmanuel Scholarship This award has been endowed by generous gifts from pharmacists engaged in community and compounding practices. The Emmanuel Scholarship benefits students who wish to pursue careers with similar interests. Excellence in Pharmacy Informatics Award This award recognizes a student for creative efforts in the use of computer technologies for the enrichment of the profession of Facts and Comparisons Award of Excellence in Clinical Communications The Facts and Comparisons Award of Excellence in Clinical Communications award is presented to a graduating senior who is in the top 25 percent of his/her class and has demonstrated superior verbal and written clinical communication skills. Faculty Gold Key Award A specially designed, engraved lapel pin is awarded to the member of the graduating class who has the highest scholastic record during four years of enrollment in the College of Pharmacy. Gary Clark Family Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of the Gary Clark Family. The recipient must be enrolled in the UAMS College of Pharmacy with an academic ranking in the upper 2/3 of his/her class, with a preference for a person who has overcome some adversity or hardship to enter the College of Pharmacy and has shown a need for financial assistance. Harps Foods Pharmacy Scholarship A scholarship award presented to a student exhibiting traits of character and leadership and a desire to enter community pharmacy practice. Harvest Foods Pharmacy Scholarship A scholarship award presented to a student exhibiting traits of character and leadership and a desire to enter community pharmacy practice. Honorable George Wimberly scholarship Established to honor Dr. Wimberly s seven decades of leadership and service to our state and our profession. The recipient must be in good academic standing, demonstrate leadership skills and have an interest in community JC Baker and Family Endowed Scholarship in Pharmacy This scholarship was established by the Baker Family of Arkansas to honor the members of their family who are well-known for their significant and ongoing
contributions to the practice of pharmacy in the state. The student recipient is selected on the basis of interest in community practice, academic achievement and leadership ability. The Baker Pharmacies have made it possible to endow this scholarship. Jack McCormack Endowed Scholarship A scholarship endowed to honor the memory of Jack R. McCormack, Ph.D., professor at the UAMS College of Pharmacy who was committed to educating students to be caring and competent community pharmacists. This scholarship is awarded to a third year student with an interest in community John Swaim Endowed Scholarship A scholarship established to honor the memory of John Swaim, a 1989 graduate of the College of Pharmacy. His friends, classmates and co-workers at Baptist Hospital pharmacy endowed this scholarship in his memory. The scholarship is presented to a third year student with an interest in health systems pharmacy practice. Jordin Scholar Program Eligibility for the prestigious Jordin Scholar Program is based on academic achievement, leadership and dedication to the profession. Donations by the alumni of this College make this program possible, honoring Dr. Marcus Jordin for 35 years of meritorious service to the College and the profession of Kappa Psi Endowed Scholarship A scholarship presented by the Gamma Omega chapter to a member of the fraternity who has demonstrated leadership within both the College of Pharmacy and the profession, involvement in College of Pharmacy organizations and leadership and innovative activity within Kappa Psi. Karrol and Vicki Fowlkes Excellence in Community Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship This scholarship was established by Drs. Karrol and Vicki Fowlkes to foster an interest in community pharmacy and to support independent pharmacy ownership. Third year students are eligible for this scholarship based on letters of recommendation from preceptors and a student essay detailing future goals for community practice. Kroger Pharmacy Scholarship An award presented to a deserving third year student with an interest in community Larkin Family Scholarship A scholarship established for a student from the Fort Smith area who is in their first year of pharmacy school who had an entering GPA of 2.5 and has financial need Leonard Kremers Endowed Scholarship A scholarship established to honor the memory of Leonard Kremers, a 1969 graduate of the College of Pharmacy. Following his death in 1991, family and friends established and endowed this scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a student who will contribute to the profession with the same zeal and compassion that Leonard Kremers exhibited in his life. Lester E. Hosto Endowed Scholarship This scholarship honors the memory of Dr. Lester E. Hosto. The student recipient is selected on the basis of interest in community practice, academic achievement and leadership ability. Colleagues and friends throughout the United States have made it possible to endow this scholarship. LD Milne Endowed Scholarship
A scholarship established by friends of the College to honor Dr. L. D. Milne, Dean of the College of Pharmacy from 1977 to 2003. Lilly Achievement Award The Lilly Achievement Award is a gold medal presented to a graduating senior for superior scholastic and professional achievement. Leadership qualities, as well as professional attitude, will be considered along with academic performance in the selection of the individual for this honor. Lloyd R. Thompson Endowed Scholarship This scholarship honors the memory of Dr. Lloyd R. Thompson, a faculty member for many years at the College of Pharmacy. The student recipient is selected on the basis of interest in community practice, academic achievement and leadership abilities. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Excellence in Pharmacy Award This award is given to a graduating senior who must be in the top 25% of the graduating class. The recipient shall have demonstrated high professional motivation and superior proficiency in the provision of drug information. National Association of Chain Drug Stores Education Foundation Pharmacy Alliance Scholarship A scholarship presented to a third year pharmacy student demonstrating an interest in community Neil and Clara Spain Endowed Scholarship This scholarship was endowed by Neil and Clara Spain to support students who are enrolled in any of the UAMS colleges. It is awarded to first, second or third year students with high scholastic achievement and financial need. A. Nelson Voldeng Pharmacy Student Research Fellowship The fellowship is a stipend awarded to a first, second, or third year student to support his/her research in medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, or pharmacology for 10 weeks during the summer. Selection is based on cumulative GPA for all pre-pharmacy coursework and the cumulative GPA in all coursework in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacology up to, and including the semester immediately preceding the deadline for application, and letters of recommendation from College of Pharmacy faculty, and interviews. Pat Thomas Memorial Pharmacy Scholarship A scholarship established to memorialize Pat Thomas, class of 1968 to assist students who model the type of community pharmacy practiced by Dr. Thomas and desire to enter community practice. Pharmacists Letter Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Recognition Award A certificate and new edition of Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database are presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated promise in improving patient care and shows an appreciation for scientific inquiry and an evidence-based approach to evaluating natural medicines. Phillips County Scholarship A scholarship for a student from Phillips county in their first year of pharmacy school who has financial need. Rhea Drug Freshman Incentive Award An award established by Dr. Rhea and his friends and family to honor a member of the first year class who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and activity.
Student Summer Research Fellowship A fellowship awarded to a first, second, or third year student to support his/her research in Pharmaceutical Sciences or the community, clinical or administrative areas of Pharmacy Practice. Selection is based on high scholastic achievement, letters of recommendation and a personal statement of interest. Pharmacist s Mutual Scholarship Award This scholarship is presented to a second or third year student who desires to be a community practitioner and has shown excellence in community practice courses. National Pharmacists Association of Arkansas Endowed Scholarship These scholarships are awarded annually to students from historically underrepresented minority backgrounds who wish to pursue a career in Robert H. Manley and Robert N. Manley Endowed Scholarship A scholarship awarded to a first year pharmacy student from Johnson, Pope or Franklin counties with significant diversity of background and an interest in community TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA Student Award A plaque is presented to an outstanding senior student who excelled in the study of USA Drug Pharmacy Student Scholarship A scholarship presented by USA Drug to third year students with an interest in and experience working in a community Walgreens Pharmacy Student Scholarship A scholarship presented to a third year student demonstrating outstanding leadership, communication skills, along with an interest in providing pharmaceutical care. Walgreens Pharmacy Student Diversity Scholarship A scholarship recognizing a student who has made significant efforts towards raising awareness about cultural competency and diversity related matters impacting the pharmacy professions. Wal-Mart Pharmacy Student Scholarship Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. provides this scholarship for a second or third year student with high scholastic standing, strong leadership qualities and showing a desire to enter community pharmacy practice. Wilma Knoll Endowed Geriatric Scholarship This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Mrs. Wilma Knoll of Stuttgart, mother of long-time faculty member and graduate of the College of Pharmacy, Dr. Richard Knoll. This scholarship is awarded to a third year student with an interest in geriatrics and long-term care.