Scholarships and Grants

ACPHS offers the following scholarships and grants based upon established criteria. All awards are based upon full-time enrollment each semester, unless otherwise indicated. Need-based scholarships require the student to file the FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA each year by the published priority deadlines of February 1 for new students and March 1 for returning students. Students applying for admission through the Early Decision process must file the CSS Profile Form by November 15. The CSS Profile Form has a processing fee that must be paid by the student. Recipients must be accepted for enrollment or full-time matriculated students, maintaining standards of satisfactory academic progress. All awards are subject to adjustment due to changes in enrollment status, or receipt of other federal, state or private funds. In addition, awards will be adjusted as part of required corrections or verification of data reported on the student’s federal Student Aid Report. The office of financial aid will evaluate eligibility annually, based upon issuance of final grades for spring term. Awards will be renewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are expended. Awards may not be renewed to students who do not adhere to the FAFSA filing deadline of March 1. Awards will not be renewed to students with incomplete financial aid paperwork after May 1.

Presidential Scholarships, Dean’s Scholarships, Trustee Scholarships and Trustee Grants will be renewed for a maximum of 11 semesters for students pursuing the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Presidential Scholarships, Dean’s Scholarships, Trustee Scholarships, Trustee Grants, Pharmaceutical Sciences Scholars Awards, Biomedical Technology Excel Awards, Health and Human Sciences awards, and Trustee Scholarships for students in Bachelor’s Degree programs will be renewed for a maximum of seven semesters.

• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Presidential Scholarships. ACPHS offers tuition scholarships to qualified entering freshmen upon admission to the College based upon superior academic achievement in high school. Beginning with the 2008- 2009 year, the Presidential Scholarship is renewed each year provided the student maintains a cumulative overall GPA of 3.2 or better. Although eligibility for this scholarship is based upon academic merit, students are encouraged to submit the FAFSA to determine eligibility for other sources of financial aid.
• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Dean’s Scholarships. ACPHS offers tuition scholarships to qualified entering freshmen upon admission to the College based upon honorable academic achievement in high school. Beginning with the 2008- 2009 year, the Dean’s Scholarship is renewed each year provided the student maintains an overall cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better. Although this scholarship is based upon academic merit, students are encouraged to submit the FAFSA to determine eligibility for other sources of financial aid.
• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Trustee Scholarships. Each year the trustees of the College generously approve funding for a number of scholarships to be awarded on the basis of established need and academic achievement. First-year students must maintain a 2.0 overall cumulative GPA, and upper class students must maintain a 2.3 overall cumulative GPA for continued renewal of the scholarship. Students must submit the FAFSA each year to determine eligibility for this scholarship.
• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Trustee Grants. Each year the trustees of the College generously approve funding for a number of grants to be awarded on the basis of established need and academic achievement. Students must maintain standards of academic progress for continued renewal of the grant. Students must submit the FAFSA each year to determine eligibility for this grant. Students in the Ventures Scholars Program will be considered for this scholarship.
• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Biomedical Technology Excel Award. ACPHS offers merit-based scholarships to qualified entering freshmen, upon admission to the College in the bachelor’s degree programs in Biomedical Technology or Pharmaceutical Sciences, who exhibit honorable academic achievement in high school. The Biomedical Technology Excel Award is renewed for a maximum of four years, provided the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater and continued enrollment in the Biomedical Technology or Pharmaceutical Sciences programs. This award will be discontinued should the student change his/her program of study. Although this scholarship is based upon academic merit, students strongly are encouraged to complete the FAFSA each year. Intel International Science and Engineering award recipients will be considered for this award.
• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences Scholarship. ACPHS offers merit-based scholarships to qualified entering freshmen, upon admission to the College in the bachelor’s degree program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, who exhibit honorable academic achievement in high school. The Pharmaceutical Sciences Scholarship is renewed for a maximum of four years, provided the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater and continued enrollment in Pharmaceutical Sciences program. This award will be discontinued should the student change his/her program of study. Although this scholarship is based upon academic merit, students strongly are encouraged to complete the FAFSA each year.
• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Health and Human Sciences Award. ACPHS offers merit-based awards to qualified entering freshmen, upon admission to the College in the bachelor's degree program in Health and Human Sciences. The Health and Human Sciences Award is offered to freshmen who exhibit honorable academic achievement in high school. This award may renewed for a maximum of four years, provided the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater and he/she maintains continuous enrollment in Health and Human Sciences program. This award will be discontinued should the student change his/her program of study. Although this award is based upon academic merit, students strongly are encouraged to complete the FAFSA each year.
• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Trustee Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree Programs. ACPHS offers need-based scholarships to qualified entering freshmen, upon admission to the College in the bachelor’s degree programs, who exhibit honorable academic achievement in high school. The Trustee Scholarship for bachelor’s degree programs is renewed for a maximum of four years, provided the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or greater and continued enrollment in the bachelor’s degree programs. This award will be discontinued should the student change his/her program of study. Students must complete the FAFSA each year for continued renewal of the award.
• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Dean’s Endowment for Excellence Scholarship. Each year the committee representing the Dean’s Endowment for Excellence Scholarship selects one entering freshman for the scholarship. The recipient must be one of the top 10 freshmen applicants to the College for the given year. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit. The scholarship will be renewed for a maximum of six years or until the student leaves or graduates from the College. The student must maintain a 3.0 overall cumulative GPA for continued renewal of the scholarship. The recipient is encouraged to participate in the program of the annual Dean’s Cup Golf Tournament each summer. Renewed eligibility for the scholarship will be reviewed annually.
• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Award for Intel Scholars. This scholarship is presented to selected entering freshmen who demonstrate outstanding achievement in the area of biomedical sciences at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair or an ISEF-affiliated fair. Recipients must be admitted to the College in the bachelor’s degree program in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The annual $5,000 tuition scholarship is renewable for four years. The student must maintain a 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment status. This award will be discontinued should the student change his/her program of study. Although this scholarship is based upon academic merit, students strongly are encouraged to complete the FAFSA each year.
• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Award for Ventures Scholars. This scholarship is presented to selected Ventures scholars, entering as freshman, who have a minimum average of 90 and a minimum SAT score of 1,200. In addition, class rank is considered in the selection process. New York students must have a minimum Regents’ grade of 85. Selected recipients may be eligible for an award ranging from$2,000 to $10,000. Recipients must maintain a 2.3 overall cumulative GPA for continued renewal of the award.
• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Freshman Technology Grant. ACPHS offers one-time, non-renewable technology grants to qualified entering freshmen who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Students must submit the FAFSA to determine eligibility for this grant.
• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences On-Campus Housing Grant. ACPHS offers housing grants to qualified entering freshmen who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Students must reside on-campus in dormitories owned by ACPHS for consecutive terms for continued renewal of the grant. Students must submit the FAFSA each year to determine eligibility for this grant.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year the Alumni Association generously provides funding to be used for scholarships to be awarded on the basis of established need.

• The AAACPHS General Scholarship Fund. This scholarship was established by donations from alumni and gifts given in memory of deceased classmate. Scholarships are granted based upon financial need.
• Allen Barnum '24 Alumni Scholarship. This scholarship was established by Mr. Barnum to assist deserving students. Eligibility is based upon financial need and academic merit.
• The Milton Bernstein '31 Alumni Scholarship. This scholarship was established to assist deserving students. Eligibility is based upon financial need and/or academic achievement
• The Oren O. Bigelow '42 Alumni Scholarship. This scholarship was established for students who reside in Chenango, Madison, Otsego, Cortland or Delaware Counties. Recipients must be graduates of high schools located in these counties. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student based upon financial need.
• The Myron Book Scholarship Fund
• Class of 1988 Alumni Scholarship. This scholarship was established in memory of deceased members of the Class of 1988. This need-based scholarship is awarded to a fifth- or sixth-year student who has good overall academic achievement, and is a respected friend and colleague within their class.
• The Thomas Cutbush '68 Scholarship. This scholarship was established in memory of Thomas Cutbush '68. Eligibility is based upon financial need and academic merit.
• Rinaldo V. DeNuzzo '52 Alumni Scholarship. The Rinaldo V. DeNuzzo Alumni Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.
• The Francis Donovan '51 Scholarship Fund. Scholarship is granted based upon financial needs and academic merit.
• The Harland R. Eckler '20 Alumni Fund Scholarship. This scholarship was established by the late Mr. Eckler to provide scholarships for deserving students.
• The John E. Flynn Scholarship. This scholarship is in memory of Dr. Flynn, professor of biology at ACPHS. This award is based on financial need and academic merit.
• The Burt Orrin Kinney Alumni Scholarship. This scholarship was established for students with financial need from the New York counties of St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Delaware, Franklin, Lewis, northern Oswego or Clinton, or the Vermont counties of Chittenden or Franklin. Recipients must be graduates of high schools located in the designated counties.
• The Paul A. Jablon Scholarship. This scholarship is in memory of Dr. Jablon, professor of pharmacy at ACPHS. This award is based on financial need and academic merit.
• The James McGuinness '71 Alumni Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student based upon academic merit and/or financial need.
• The George C. Lewis '28 Alumni Scholarship. This fund was established to recognized the late Mr. Lewis, who served with distinction as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1966-76. This scholarship is awarded based upon financial need and academic merit.
• The Francis J. O'Brien '20 Alumni Scholarship. This scholarship was established as a matching fund by an anonymous alumnus in memory of Francis J. O'Brien, Dean of the College from 1943-67. Scholarships are awarded annually to deserving students based upon financial need and academic excellence.
• The Francis J. O'Brien Emergency Loan Fund. This fund is designated to provide short-term emergency loans to students of no more than $500 per semester ($1,000 maximum per year). Students must sign a promissory note with the vice president for enrollment management. All loan proceeds must be re-paid to the fund within 30 days.
• The Bertram Rapowitz '58 Scholarship. This scholarship was established by a gift from Bertram Rapowitz '58. This scholarship is awarded annually on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.
• The Ellis H. Robison Alumni Scholarship. Established in memory of former Board of Brustees member and chairman, the Robison Scholarship is awarded annually on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.
• The Dennis Rule '96 Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a student who is an active member of a fraternal organization and involved in a community service outside of ACPHS. The award is based upon financial need.
• The Albert M. White Scholarship Fund. Established by friends and colleagues of the late Albert M. White, a former associate dean of the College. This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate strong leadership qualities, scholastic ability and athletic participation.

ACPHS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

• The Jacob G. Baurle ’31 Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established by a gift from the estate of Jacob M. Baurle, an ACPHS alumnus. Scholarships are granted based upon financial need and academic merit.
• The Bette Family Scholarship Fund. Established in 2010 by ACPHS Trustee and honorary degree recipient Michael Bette and his family, the Bette Family Scholarship Fund supports minority students who have graduated from an Albany, Troy or Schenectady City High School including public, charter, military and parochial schools. The recipient(s) must have financial need, as determined by the College.
• The Ellen Widenmann Boyian Scholarship. This scholarship was established by a gift in memory of Ellen Widenmann Boyian, an ACPHS alumna. Scholarships are granted based upon financial need and academic merit.
• The Debra Bramer Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a pharmacy student who is a resident of Montgomery County, is aspiring to work or is working part-time in a retail setting and is dedicated to community service, particularly with the elderly. This award is based upon financial need.
• The Bristol-Myers Squibb Scholarship. This scholarship was established by a gift from the Bristol- Myers Squibb Company in 1994. Scholarships are granted based upon financial need and academic merit.
• Burlington Drug Company Endowed Scholarship. The Burlington Drug Company Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding first, second, third and fourth professional year students with an emphasis on students from Vermont and studying at the Vermont Campus. Students must be U.S. Citizens to be eligible, enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program and demonstrate financial need, in accordance with established guidelines, and meet academic merit.
• The Capital Area Pharmaceutical Society Scholarship. Established by a gift from CAPS, this scholarship is granted to a fifth-year student who also qualifies as a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of the State of New York.
• The Wilma Clinton Cytotechnology Scholarship. This scholarship was established to honor Wilma Clinton, who was instrumental in the establishment of the Cytotechnology program in 1963. She served as the program’s director and primary educator until 1988. The award is for a fourth-year student in the Cytotechnology track of the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology degree and is based upon academic merit.
• The Alfred J. Collins Jr. ’53/ Warner-Lambert/JC Penney Scholarship. This scholarship was established from a gift from Warner-Lambert on behalf of Alfred J. Collins Jr. ’53, chairman of the board of trustees from 1985-1993 and 1997-2003. Scholarships are granted based upon financial need and academic merit.
• CVS Scholarship (Consumer Value Stores). In the 1986-87 academic year, CVS began granting scholarships to students from ACPHS. These scholarships are based upon academic merit.
• The Demers Family Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to first-year students who are residents of St. Lawrence, Franklin, Jefferson or Lewis counties.
• The H. Russell Denegar ’43 Scholarship Fund. This scholarship was established in 1996 by a gift from H. Russell Denegar and is dedicated to Mr. Denegar, an ACPHS alumnus and former associate dean of the College. Scholarships are granted based upon financial need.
• The Barbara M. DiLascia ’55 Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established in memory of Barbara M. DiLascia ’55, an ACPHS alumna. Scholarships are granted based upon financial need and academic merit.
• Edward A. ’59 & Dotti M. ’62 Fausel Scholarship. Established in 2010, the Fausel Scholarship is awarded to a pharmacy student in a professional year of study. Recipients of this scholarship should be in good academic standing with the College. Additional consideration will be given to students who have an expected family contribution, as determined by the FAFSA, which excludes them from federal grant assistance but includes them for need based federal loans.
• The Haggerty Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established by Frederick Haggerty ’50 and his wife, Edna, in memory of Frederick’s parents, Kenneth and Alice Haggerty, both members of the Class of 1922. Scholarships will be awarded to pharmacy students enrolled in the professional years of study. Students must be in good academic standing, have financial need and intend to practice pharmacy upon graduation.
• Hannaford Brothers Company. Scholarships are awarded to deserving students who currently work in retail and reside in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and New York.
• The Henning Scholarship. This scholarship is in memory of Walter Henning ’43 and his wife, Kathryn. This award is based on financial need and academic merit.
• The Kenneth G. Hunter ’25 Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to the incoming first-year student having the highest SAT score placing in the top 5 percent of his or her class.
• Albany Graduate Chapter of Kappa Psi Fraternity Scholarship. Established in 1998, this scholarship will be awarded to a member of the Kappa Psi Fraternity.
• The Bruce Kay ’66 Memorial Scholarship. Established by the friends and family of former ACPHS trustee Bruce Kay ’66, this scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated financial need and academic excellence. Special preference is given to students who are interested in pursuing a career in hospital pharmacy.
• The Kirkpatrick Scholarship. This scholarship is in memory of Ozzie and Margaret Kirkpatrick, caretakers of ACPHS for more than 40 years. This award is based on financial need and academic merit.
• The E. Charles Leighton ’59 Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established by Josephine Leighton in memory of her husband E. Charles Leighton, an ACPHS alumnus. Scholarships are granted based upon financial need and academic merit.
• The Rita E. Leighton ’86 Scholarship Fund. This scholarship was established in honor of former board of trustees member Rita Leighton, M.D., and is awarded annually to a female basketball player. The recipient must have completed two academic years at the College, played two full seasons of basketball at ACPHS and be in good academic standing. Along with her high academic achievement, Dr. Leighton was the career scoring leader for ACPHS women’s basketball from 1986-2005.
• The Eli Lilly Scholarship. This scholarship was established from donations of alumni employees of Eli Lilly and Company, their matching gifts and a gift from Eli Lilly and Company. Scholarships are granted based upon financial need and academic merit.
• The Edward Malkonian ’34 Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated the resilience to rise above adverse circumstances by dint of hard work and tenacity. The student must have maintained a good class standing while sustaining part-time employment and diverse responsibilities. This award is based upon financial need.
• The Donald McAndrew ’62 Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established by the Class of 1962 in memory of their classmate, an adjunct faculty member who died in 1994. Scholarships are granted based upon financial need and academic merit.
• The Harry Mikhitarian ’54 Memorial Scholarship. Created by his family in memory of former trustee Harry Mikhitarian ’54, this scholarship is awarded to a well-rounded student from the Capital Region who demonstrates financial need and a commitment to community service.
• The Dr. Kenneth W. Miller Scholarship. Established in 1993, scholarships are awarded in honor of Dr. Miller, president and dean of ACPHS from 1982-93. Scholarships will be awarded annually to academically qualified students pursuing the Doctor of Pharmacy degree while in the professional years (class years 3-6) with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to Accelerated students entering the College with a bachelor’s degree.
• The Morrissey Scholarship. This scholarship is in memory of James J. Morrissey Jr. ’65, alumnus of ACPHS. To be eligible for this award, students must have at least two years of military service.
• The Varant Najarian Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship is in memory of Varant Najarian, the longtime chair of the Liberal Arts Department at ACPHS (now incorporated in the Department of Arts and Sciences) and a member of the College faculty from 1953 until his death in August 2002. The scholarship recognizes a student who has demonstrated excellence in the liberal arts portion of the curriculum.
• The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Scholarship. This scholarship was established by a gift in 1996 from NACDS. Scholarships are granted based upon financial need and academic merit.
• Oles ’76 Vermont Scholarship Fund The Oles ’76 Vermont Scholarship is awarded to a pharmacy student on the Vermont Campus of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Supported through a gift from David Oles, class of 1976, recipients of this scholarship must be residents of the state of Vermont at the time of application to the program and have documented financial need.
• The Henry A. Panasci Jr. Pharmacy Scholarship Fund. This fund was established by Mr. Panasci, cofounder of Fay’s Drug Company, Inc. Scholarships are based upon financial need and academic merit.
• Alpha Theta Chapter of Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity Award. The endowment is established exclusively for the benefit of the brothers of Alpha Theta Chapter of Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity. Brothers in this chapter may apply to be considered for this award in years 3-5 of study. Interested applicants should contact members of the chapter’s Alumni Committee to apply.
• The Rite Aid Endowment Scholarship. This endowed scholarship was established in 1983 by a gift from the Rite Aid Corporation. Scholarships are granted based upon financial need and academic merit.
• Rite Aid Scholarship. In addition to Rite Aid’s endowed scholarship, this annual scholarship is offered to upperclass students based upon academic merit and financial need.
• Aaron Rosenshine ‘26 Endowed Scholarship Fund. The award is given annually to an academically able and well-rounded student with financial need.
• The Carol Lee Sowek ’74 Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established by Edward and Muriel Sowek in memory of their daughter Carol, a 1974 graduate of ACPHS’s former Medical Technology program. This scholarship is awarded to a Biomedical Technology student and is based upon financial need.
• Vander Veer Scholarship. This scholarship is part of the general scholarship fund and used for graduate student needs such as the ACPHS Pharm.D. program.
• Walgreens Drug Company. Established in 1995-96, scholarships are awarded based upon financial need and academic merit.
• Women’s Club Fund of Columbia University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences. This scholarship fund was created after the closing of the Columbia College of Pharmaceutical Sciences in November 1976 when ACPHS was one of four colleges chosen to be a recipient of the fund. The proceeds of the trust are awarded to deserving and needy students in the fifth year of the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Students must apply by filing the FAFSA. Academic achievement and need are the eligibility criteria used to determine the recipient(s).
• The Michael P. and Elsie K. Yuda Scholarship. The scholarship was established from a gift of the Yuda Trust upon the death of Elsie, the widow of ACPHS graduate Michael P. Yuda ’20. Scholarships are granted based upon financial need and academic merit.
• The Mario M. Zeolla ’97 Memorial Scholarship. Created by his family in memory of beloved faculty member Mario M. Zeolla ’97, this scholarship is awarded annually to a pharmacy student enrolled in the professional years of study who shows strong leadership qualities, has a high academic standing and has completed two full seasons of soccer.