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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.
2009-2010 Scholarship and Award Recipients
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 and Trustee Scholarships for Bachelor’s Degrees will be renewed for a maximum of seven semesters for students pursuing a bachelor’s
Albany College of Pharmacy 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Memorial Scholarship Fund
The AAACPHS General Scholarship Fund. This scholarship was established by
donations from alumni and gifts given in memorial. Scholarships are
granted based upon financial need.Allen Barnum '24 Alumni Scholarship. This scholarship was established
by this alumnus 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 for 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 NewYork 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. 'Brien, dean of the College from 1943-67. Scholarshipsare 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.
The Ellis H. Robison Alumni Scholarship. Established in memory of this
former board of trustees 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.
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 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 parttime 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.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.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 bydint 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.
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.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.