Making College More Affordable: Scholarships, Grants and Loans for Full-Time Students
Full-time students may be eligible for various scholarships, grants and loans offered by federal and state agencies, as well as by the College itself.
Types of Aid Available
Understanding the difference between the different types of financial aid can help you make smart decisions about what to apply for and what you’ll need to repay later.
- Scholarships – Merit-based, departmental or external awards that don’t need to be repaid.
- Grants – Need-based aid from federal, state or institutional sources, also not repaid.
- Loans – Borrowed funds (federal or private) that must be repaid with interest; terms vary by type.
To be considered for most forms of aid, don’t forget to submit your FAFSA each year by the priority deadline. Visit Financial Aid for more details.
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Federal Grants
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Federal Pell Grants
Pell Grants are awarded to eligible students based on financial need, as determined by the FAFSA. Awards range from $692 to $6,895 per year for full-time students (subject to federal funding). To receive a Pell Grant, the Office of Financial Aid must receive a valid ISIR, and students must be working toward their first undergraduate degree while maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
How to apply: Students may apply for the federal Pell grant by filing the FAFSA.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Awards may range from $320 to $1,600 per year for Pell-eligible students. Funds are limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to students with the greatest need.
How to apply: Students filing the FAFSA are automatically considered, based on financial need.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Awards may range from $320 to $1,600 per year for Pell-eligible students. Funds are limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to students with the greatest need.
How to apply: Students filing the FAFSA are automatically considered, based on financial need.
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Veterans Administration Educational Benefits
Chapters 30, 32, 33, 35 and 1606 of the U.S. Code provide education benefits to veterans and their dependents, administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligible recipients may receive monthly stipends, and some veterans may also qualify for additional contributory benefits if they opted in during their military service.
How to apply: Applications and information are available at local Veterans Administration offices. Additional information concerning benefits is also available at www.gibill.va.gov.
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Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholarship
Eligibility is restricted to students with financial need who are at least one-fourth American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut and are enrolled members of a tribe, band or group recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office.
How to apply: Application must be made each year through the NY Liaison Office, Federal Building, Room 523, South Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY 13202. In addition, first-time applicants must obtain tribal certification from the bureau agency or tribal office that records the enrollment for the tribe.
Federal Loan Programs
The U.S. Department of Education offers Direct Loans, which have low interest rates and, when used with discretion, provide an affordable option to meet the cost of a quality education.
Students will complete the Direct Loan E-MPN during the first year of attendance. Annual eligibility for Direct Loans will be communicated on the student’s financial-aid award letter. Students must accept their loans online or sign and return a paper financial-aid award letter to the Office of Financial Aid each year in order to accept or decline Direct Loan funds.
Transfer students or students with prior loan history will be required to complete a new Direct Loan E-MPN in order to borrow at ACPHS.
Parents will complete the PLUS E-MPN during the student’s first year of attendance. Students and parents without internet access may complete a paper MPN available in the Office of Financial Aid.
Direct Loans and PLUS E-MPN forms must be completed by June 1 to ensure payment for fall semester expenses. All federal loans are certified for a full academic year (two semesters). Federal loans are disbursed in payments, with approximately one-half of the total loan amount disbursed each semester.
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
The Federal Direct Subsidized Loan is available to students with financial need. Repayment of the loan begins six months after the student graduates, withdraws or drops to less than half-time attendance. The interest is subsidized (paid) by the federal government during in-school periods and during the six-month grace period.
For Direct Subsidized Loans first disbursed between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026, the fixed interest rate is 6.39% for undergraduate students.
For loans first disbursed between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, the fixed interest rate was 6.53% for undergraduate students. The student will pay an origination fee of 1.057% of the loan amount, deducted proportionally each time a loan disbursement is made.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
The same terms and conditions as subsidized loans apply, except that the borrower is responsible for the interest that accrues while in school. Undergraduate Direct Unsubsidized Loans first disbursed between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026, have an interest rate of 6.39%. The student will pay an origination fee of 1.057% of the loan amount, deducted proportionally each time a loan disbursement is made.
Annual and aggregate loan limits for dependent students, graduate students and professional students
The following are the annual and aggregate loan limits for dependent students, graduate students and professional students borrowing under the Subsidized and Unsubsidized federal Direct Loan programs.
The annual loan limits for students enrolled in a program less than one year in length are pro-rated. Two summer semesters will be included in determining loan eligibility.
Annual Loan Limits for Full Time Students – Total Subsidized and Unsubsidized
- First Year – $5,500
- Second Year – $6,500
- Third and Fourth Year – $7,500
- Graduate (MS) Students – $20,500
- Professionals (P3 & P4 PharmD) – $33,000
Aggregate Loan Limits – Total Subsidized and Unsubsidized
- Undergraduates – $31,000
- Graduates and Professionals – $138,500
The Federal Direct PLUS Loans for Parents program allows parents of dependent students to borrow funds to assist in meeting the college cost. This program is limited to parents with no adverse credit history. For loans first disbursed between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, the interest rate of 8.94% is charged from the date of the first disbursement until the loan is paid in full. The parent will pay an origination fee of 4.228% of the loan amount, deducted proportionately each time a loan disbursement is made.
The repayment period for a Direct PLUS Loan begins once the loan is fully disbursed, and the first payment is due within 60 days after the final disbursement. Please note, for Direct PLUS Loans with a first disbursement date on or after July 1, the parent borrower may defer repayment while the student is enrolled on at least a half-time basis, and for an additional six months after the student ceases to be enrolled at least half-time or the student graduates.
The Federal Direct PLUS Loans for Graduate and Professional Students program allows graduate and professional students to borrow funds to assist in meeting college costs. This program is limited to students with no adverse credit history. Graduate PLUS Loans first disbursed between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 have an interest rate of 7.94%. The student will pay an origination fee of 4.228% of the loan amount, deducted proportionately each time a loan disbursement is made.
The Federal Consolidation Loan is for students who have graduated and want to combine their debt into one lower payment.
The HPSL program is offered by the College to those pharmacy students demonstrating financial need through an analysis of the FAFSA. Income and resources of student, spouse and parent(s) must be considered, regardless of the dependency status of the student. The maximum loan is $2,500 plus tuition, not to exceed total costs minus all resources. This loan carries a 5% interest rate, which does not accrue until 12 months after graduation or termination of studies. Funds are extremely limited.
New York and Other State Scholarships and Grants
The Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) administers the New York State programs of financial assistance to undergraduate students. Questions concerning any of the programs described below may be addressed by contacting the Office of Financial Aid. Students may also contact HESC by scheduling a phone appointment or at https://www.hesc.ny.gov/.
Eligibility
In order to receive payment under New York State financial assistance programs, students must:
- Be a legal resident of New York State for at least one year prior to the start of the term
- Be a United States Citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Study at an approved post-secondary institution in New York State
- Have graduated from high school in the United States, earned a high-school equivalency diploma by passing a Test Assessing Secondary Completion (or TASC, formally known as a GED), or passed a federally approved “Ability to Benefit” test as defined by the Commissioner of the State Education Department
- Be enrolled as a full-time student taking 12 or more credits per semester applicable toward your degree program*
- Be matriculated in an approved program of study and in good academic standing with at least a “C” average as of the fourth- semester payment
- Be in compliance with the terms of any service condition imposed by a NYS award
- Meet income requirements
- Be charged at least $200 tuition per year
- Not be in default on any state or federal student loan or on any repayment of state awards
*Credit-bearing courses in the student’s minimum full-time course load (12 semester hours or the equivalent) must consist of courses applicable to the student’s program of study as a general education requirement, major requirement, or elective.
Pursuit of Program Requirement for New York State Awards
In order to receive New York State awards, a student is required to receive an A-F letter grade in a certain percentage of courses each term, depending upon the number of state award payments that a student has received. The percentage is determined according to the following schedule:
- If the student has received one or two payments, they must earn a passing grade for 50% of the minimum full-time requirement (six credit hours each semester)
- If the student has received three or four payments, they must earn a grade for 75% of the minimum full-time requirement (nine credit hours each semester)
- If the student has received five or more payments, they must earn a grade for 100% of the minimum full-time requirement(12 credit hours each semester)
Be free of debt from a defaulted guaranteed student loan. If the student previously has defaulted on a guaranteed student loan, he or she may reestablish eligibility for state financial aid through the Renewed Eligibility for Financial Aid program. Contact the Loans Division of HESC to schedule a phone appointment for information regarding the REFA program.
New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
For the 2025-2026 academic year, the annual award for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for full-time undergraduate students ranges from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $5,665. The award schedules are determined by the State Legislature during the annual state budget process. The award is based upon the total of the NYS taxable income reported for the student, spouse and parent(s) on the NYS tax forms. The TAP award is not a loan and does not have to be repaid. To receive a TAP award as an undergraduate student, the total of the NYS taxable incomes of the student, spouse and parent(s) cannot exceed $80,000. To receive a TAP award as a graduate student, the total of the NYS taxable incomes of the student, spouse, and parent(s) cannot exceed $20,000.
TAP Application Procedures
The student must file the FAFSA by May 1 in order to receive a TAP award for the following academic year. HESC will use information provided on the FAFSA to generate a TAP award.
ACPHS’s undergraduate TAP code is 0995. This code should be reported for the first four years of study in the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree program or all years of study in the bachelor’s degree programs.
- Student files the FAFSA online – Student will link to the online TAP application at the end of the FAFSA session. Student must establish a PIN (Personal Identification Number) for TAP. After establishing the PIN, the student may complete the TAP application online. Information from the FAFSA and the family’s calculated NYS net taxable income will be pre-filled on the TAP-on-the-Web application. If the student has received TAP in a prior year, HESC may determine the TAP award and notify the student with only the FAFSA data.
- Student files the paper FAFSA – HESC will contact the student by postcard or e-mail approximately three weeks after the student submits the paper FAFSA to the federal processor. At that time, the student may go to HESC, establish a PIN and complete the TAP application online. Information from the FAFSA and the family’s calculated NYS net taxable income will be pre-filled on the TAP-on-the-Web application. If the student chooses not to apply online, HESC will mail an Express TAP Application (ETA) to the student. Information from the FAFSA and the family’s calculated NYS net taxable income will be preprinted on the ETA. The student must submit the ETA directly to HESC.
Memorial Scholarships
These scholarships are available for students who are a financial dependent of, or have a parent or spouse who was a firefighter, volunteer firefighter, police officer, peace officer or emergency medical service worker who died as the result of injuries sustained in the line of duty in service to the State of New York. These scholarships provide funds to meet the costs of attending college. Memorial Scholarship awards are based on allowances for tuition and non-tuition costs, which include room and board, books, supplies, mandatory fees and transportation. The tuition allowance is equal to the undergraduate tuition costs at the State University of New York or actual tuition, whichever is less. The Memorial Scholarship award is available for four years of full-time undergraduate study (or for five years in an approved five-year bachelor’s degree program). The student must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program in order to qualify.
How to apply: The student must establish eligibility by submitting a Memorial Scholarship Supplement, which is available from HESC. Once eligibility has been established, the student must submit an application for payment by May 1 of the academic year for which payment of the scholarship is sought.
https://www.hesc.ny.gov/find-aid/nys-grants-scholarships/nys-memorial-scholarship
New York State Aid to Native Americans
Specific eligibility criteria and information can be requested by contacting the Native American Education Unit of the NYS Education Department at 518-474-3852 or visiting their website. Enrolled members of a New York State tribe and their children who are attending or planning to attend a college in New York State, who are New York State residents, may be eligible. Awards for full-time students are up to $2,000 annually, $1,000 per semester. Part-time awards are approximately $85 per credit hour. Applications must be postmarked by July 15 for the fall semester, December 31 for the spring semester and May 20 for summer sessions. Students must apply for each semester.
Child of Veteran Awards
These awards provide $450 annually for students whose parent(s) served in the U.S. Armed Forces during specified periods of war or national emergency and, as a result of service, died, suffered a 40% or more disability, or were classified as missing in action or prisoner of war. The veteran must currently be a New York State resident or have been a New York State resident at the time of death, if death occurred during or as a result of service. This includes veterans who served during the Vietnam/Indochina era, the Korean conflict, World War I, World War II and the Persian Gulf, as well as Merchant Seamen. Students whose parent(s) have been a recipient of the Armed Forces, Navy or Marine Corps expeditionary medal for participation in operations in Lebanon may qualify. In addition, students born with spina bifida whose parent(s) are Vietnam veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in Indochina between December 22, 1961, and May 7, 1975, also may qualify.
How to apply: Students initially must establish eligibility by submitting a Child of Veteran Award Supplement Form with the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation BEFORE applying for payment. Applications must be filed before May 1 of the academic year.
World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship
This award is available to children, spouses and financial dependents of deceased or severely and permanently disabled victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. This includes victims at the World Trade Center site or Pentagon, or on flights 11, 77, 93 or 175, and survivors of the terrorist attacks who are severely and permanently disabled as a result of injuries sustained in the attacks or rescue and recovery operations. This award will be an amount equal to State University of New York four-year college tuition and average mandatory educational fees (or the student’s actual tuition and fees, whichever is less) and allowances for room and board, books, supplies and transportation.
How to apply: Students must submit the New York State World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship Application to HESC. In all cases, the total of all aid received by the recipient cannot exceed the student’s cost of attendance.
Veteran Tuition Award
These awards provide financial assistance to Vietnam veterans, Persian Gulf veterans and Afghanistan veterans studying on either a full-time or part-time basis to meet tuition charges.
How to apply: Applicants must complete the New York State Veterans Tuition Award Supplement on HescWeb or contact the HESC Scholarship Unit to establish eligibility.
New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence (SAE)
The New York State SAE Scholarships are awarded to high-school seniors based upon scores obtained on certain state Regents exams. Awardees are required to be residents of New York State and to attend schools located within New York State. These scholarships provide $500 to $1,500 each year but may not exceed the total costs of tuition, fees, books, transportation and room and board, less the amount of any federal Pell Grant the student receives or would be entitled to receive.
How to apply: The student must complete the FAFSA in order to provide income information to enable the school to make this determination.
Find Your State
Out-of-state students may find additional resources available through their home state by using the U.S. Department of Education website.
Federal Work-Study Program
This need-based program is funded through federal and College resources and gives students the opportunity to earn money for educational expenses through part-time work.
Students may work on campus or at approved off-campus sites. Most positions pay $14.20/hour, with typical schedules of three to six hours per week. In special cases, students may work up to 20 hours per week with approval from the vice president of enrollment management.
The America Reads/Counts program, part of Federal Work-Study, places students in local schools to tutor young children in reading and math. These tutors earn $15/hour and usually work two to four hours per week. Training is required for participation.
Visit Student Employment for details.
Institutional Awards, Grants and Scholarships
ACPHS offers the following institutional aid 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. Merit Awards are awarded through the admissions process. Some scholarships require an application by completing the waitlist in the student’s financial-aid portal.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Academic Excellence Award
ACPHS offers tuition scholarships to qualified entering first-year students upon admission to the College based upon superior academic achievement in high school. The Academic Excellence Award is renewed each year provided the student maintains a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 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 Panther Pride Award
ACPHS offers limited scholarship to qualified entering first-year students based on FAFSA results and academic performance. The Panther Pride Award is renewed each year provided the student maintains a cumulative overall GPA of 2.8 or better. Students must submit the FAFSA each year to determine eligibility for this grant.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Special Recognition Scholarship
ACPHS offers tuition scholarships to qualified transfer students upon admission to the College. The Special Recognition Scholarship is renewed each year provided the student maintains an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Qualified students may receive a merit award of either $10,000 or $14,000. 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 Legacy Scholarships
ACPHS offers limited scholarships to qualified entering first-year students whose immediate family members currently attend or have graduated from the College. This award is renewed each year, provided the student maintains an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Valedictorian Scholarship
ACPHS offers tuition scholarships to qualified entering first-year students upon admission to the College who were ranked first in their class by their high school. This scholarship is offered for the first year only.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Salutatorian Scholarship
ACPHS offers tuition scholarships to qualified entering first-year students upon admission to the College who were ranked second in their class by their high school. This scholarship is offered for the first year only.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences New Visions Scholarship
ACPHS offers tuition scholarships to qualified entering first-year students upon admission to the College based upon completion of the New Visions Program, offered through the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of New York State. The New Visions Scholarship is renewable for up to three years provided the student maintains an overall cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better. Recipients are also encouraged to submit the FAFSA to determine eligibility for other sources of financial aid.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Project Lead The Way Scholarship
ACPHS offers tuition scholarships to qualified entering first-year students upon admission to the College and based upon participation in Project Lead the Way coursework in high school. This Scholarship is renewable for up to three years provided the student maintains an overall cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better. Recipients are also encouraged to submit the FAFSA to determine eligibility for other sources of financial aid.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Health Care Exposure Scholarship
ACPHS offers tuition scholarships to qualified entering first-year students upon admission to the College and based upon completion of a high-school health-science program, such as an Area Health Education Center program, who are nominated for the scholarship by the Office of Admissions. The Health Care Exposure Scholarship is renewable for up to three years provided the student maintains an overall cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better. Recipients are also encouraged to submit the FAFSA to determine eligibility for other sources of financial aid.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to graduates of a two-year community college who are members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The student must maintain a 3.0 overall cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment for continued renewal of the scholarship.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences On-Campus Housing Grant
ACPHS offers housing grants to qualified entering first-year students 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.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences New York Trustee Scholarship
ACPHS offers tuition scholarships to qualified P1 pharmacy students entering the College without a bachelor’s degree upon admission, based upon superior academic achievement. The New York Trustee Scholarship is renewed for a maximum of three semesters during the undergraduate years provided the student maintains a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 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.
Alumni, Alumni Association and Memorial Scholarships
AAACP Memorial Scholarship
In honor of the College’s alumni who have passed on, the Alumni Association of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences established this scholarship fund to assist current students. This scholarship is a living legacy to the 130-plus years of College history and 10,000 alumni.
AAACPHS General Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established by donations from alumni and gifts given in memory of a deceased classmate. Scholarships are granted based upon financial need.
Alpha Theta Chapter of Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity Award
The endowment is established exclusively for the benefit of brothers of the Alpha Theta Chapter of Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity. Brothers in this chapter may apply to be considered for this award in the third through fifth years of study. Interested applicants should contact members of the chapter’s Alumni Committee to apply.
Nick G. ’57 and Anne Roskelly Anagnost Family Scholarship Fund
The Nick G. ‘57 and Anne Roskelly Anagnost Family Scholarship Fund supports students who graduated from a high school in one of the counties listed below and have financial need. Students who have graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School or Watkins Glen Central School in Schuyler County will be considered first. If there are no students from Schuyler County, this scholarship may be awarded to a student who graduated from a high school in Chenango County or Tompkins County. Students may also be considered from Dundee Central School located in Yates County.
Students must be in the professional years of the Doctor of Pharmacy program (P1-P4 ). Students should be in good academic standing.
Students must reapply for the scholarship each year as it is not automatically renewed.
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.
Be The Change Scholarship
Presented to the College as a gift upon their graduation, the Class of 2011 established the Be the Change Scholarship to honor the work of faculty member Dr. Ray Chandrasekara. This scholarship is presented annually to a student who shows dedication to the College community through service and leadership, displays an eclectic school and life balance, and embodies selflessness and shares this attribute with others.
Milton Bernstein ’31 Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist deserving students. Eligibility is based upon financial need and/or academic achievement.
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.
Rudolph H. Blythe ’31 Scholarship
Established by Dr. Rudolph H. Blythe ’31, this award is intended to stimulate and reward interest in the pursuit of graduate study and will be given to a senior or a recent graduate from ACPHS who has firm plans to continue his or her education at the master’s or doctoral level in a pharmacy-related field. The selection shall be based on initiative, follow-through and ability to work with others, with emphasis on ability for and demonstration of original and creative thinking.
James E. Bollinger ’58 Memorial Scholarship
Through the generosity of James’ wife Joyce and his family, friends and colleagues, the James E. Bollinger ’58 Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of James’ dedication to his alma mater, including his nearly decade of service as a member of the Board of Trustees. This scholarship is awarded to a pharmacy student in their third year (first professional year) of study who is in good academic standing with the College.
Myron Book Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is based on financial need.
The Borisenok Family Foundation Biotechnology Scholar
Merit-based endowed scholarship for graduate students pursuing a Master of Science in Biotechnology. Eligible students must be: enrolled in the program, demonstrate financial need, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, and interested in a career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Debra Bramer ’87 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.
Leigh Briscoe-Dwyer ’87 Scholarship
Established by Class of 1987 alumna Leigh Briscoe-Dwyer, this scholarship supports a student from Delaware, Broome, Chenango, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Otsego or Schoharie county in New York. In addition, the student should not be eligible for a federal Pell Grant, and their expected family contribution should be less than the cost of attendance.
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.
Capital Area Pharmaceutical Society (CAPS) 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 Class of 1962 Scholarship
The award is given annually to an academically able and well-rounded student with financial need.
The Class of 1971 Scholarship Fund
The Class of 1971 Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial support to students who have demonstrated financial need and a real commitment to medical care for patients.
The Class of 1974 Scholarship
The purpose of The Class of 1974 Scholarship is to support students of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences who have financial need and have performed service to the College and/or pharmacy profession through student government, professional organizations, fraternal organizations, athletics, clubs, etc.
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 Alfred J. Collins Jr. ‘53/ Warner-Lambert/JCPenney 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 on financial need and academic merit.
The Corman Family Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Selig D. Corman ’58 and his father Eugene Y. Corman ’34, this scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated a desire to follow in the footsteps of these two pharmacists, who devoted their lives to keeping the community healthy. The scholarship is provided to a student(s) in the Doctor of Pharmacy program during their P1-P4 years. The students shall be in good academic standing with demonstrated financial need.
William Cronin Athletic Award
This award goes to a student-athlete who is in good academic standing and has participated in a sport for at least two years. This student-athlete has demonstrated hard work, dedication and teamwork in their sport.
Thomas Cutbush ’68 Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in memory of Thomas Cutbush ’68. Eligibility is based upon financial need and academic merit.
Demers Family Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is awarded to first-year students who are residents of St. Lawrence, Franklin, Jefferson or Lewis counties.
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.
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
Scholarship is granted based upon financial needs and academic merit.
The Scholarship was established in honor of Francis Donovan ’51, a former Trustee for the College and founding member of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). The scholarship is granted based upon financial needs and academic merit.
Duteau Family Scholarship
The Duteau Family Scholarship was established by alumni Corey Duteau ’97, Michael Duteau ’92 and Real Duteau ’69 with preference given to a student who graduated in the areas of Chittenden County, Vermont; Clinton County, New York; Onondaga County, New York; or Morris County, New Jersey. This scholarship is awarded to a student in good academic standing with financial need who is enrolled at the College. Students are required to submit an application annually to the Financial Aid Office outlining how this scholarship will impact their ability to complete the pharmacy program and continue the legacy of Duteau family values of community service and leadership.
Harland R. Eckler ’20 Alumni Fund Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the late Mr. Eckler to provide scholarships for deserving students.
Eli Lilly Scholarship Fund
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.
Edward A. ’59 and Dorothy 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.
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.
Dr. Rocco F. Giruzzi Jr. ‘58 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2019, these scholarships are awarded in honor of Rocco F. Giruzzi Jr. ‘58, a long-tenured trustee of the College and an ACPHS honorary recipient of the Doctor of Humane Letters. Scholarships are awarded annually to academically qualified students pursuing the Doctor of Pharmacy degree while in the professional years (P1-P4), with demonstrated financial need.
Professor Gary D. Hall Pharmaceutics Scholarship Fund
The Professor Gary D. Hall Pharmaceutics Scholarship Fund provides financial support to student(s) enrolled in the PharmD program who intend to pursue a career in institutional pharmacy practice and have demonstrated exceptional interest, talent and skill upon completion of the PSL Ill, PSL IV and an IPPE in Institutional Practice. This endowed scholarship, awarded annually, honors Pharmaceutics Professor Gary D. Hall and was initially funded by John R. Cote, PharmD, pharmacy laboratory assistant to Professor Hall from 1967-1970. Student(s) are asked to complete a 250-500 word essay about why they would like to pursue a career in institutional pharmacy practice.
Haggerty ’22 Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established by Frederick Haggerty ’50 and his sister-in-law, Edna, in memory of Frederick’s parents, Kenneth and Alice Haggerty, both members of the Class of 1922. Scholarships are 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.
Irving and Charlotte Helprin Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established through the generosity of Irving and Charlotte Helprin, this scholarship honors their life work and commitment to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and the community of Saratoga Springs, NY. Irving Helprin ‘28 was the owner of Helprin Bros. Pharmacy in Saratoga Springs. The scholarship is for a student who has graduated from the Saratoga Springs City School District.
Walter ’43 and Kathryn 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.
Paul A. Jablon Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is in memory of Dr. Jablon, professor of pharmacy at ACPHS. This award is based on financial need and academic merit.
Kenneth G. Hunter ’25 Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is awarded to the incoming first-year student having the highest SAT score placing in the top 5% of their class.
Bruce Kay ’66 Memorial Scholarship Fund
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.
Kirkpatrick Memorial 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 Chester Koblantz Scholarship Fund in Memory of Susan M. Koblantz, Nathan Koblantz and Betty Koblantz
The scholarship was established with a gift from the trust of Chester Koblantz in memory of his wife, Susan M. Koblantz ’65; his father, Nathan Koblantz ’26; and his mother, Betty Koblantz. Scholarships are awarded to full-time students pursuing a pharmacy degree based on financial need, good academic standing, and the likelihood of successful attainment of a pharmacy degree.
Susan Nicholson Layne ’61 Scholarship
The Susan Nicholson Layne ’61 Scholarship was established to provide scholarship assistance to a student in the fifth (P3) or sixth (P4) year of the Doctor of Pharmacy program. The student must be in good academic standing.
Richard E. Learned Graduate Research Scholarship
Established through the generosity of Susan Learned ‘91, this scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing graduate study at the College. The student must be both academically and financially deserving and intend to pursue a career in pharmacokinetics, clinical pharmacology and/or translational research.
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.
George C. Lewis ’28 Alumni Scholarship
This fund was established to recognize 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.
Janet Doyle Maiuro ’52 Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Janet Doyle Maiuro ’52 Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student who is in good academic standing with significant financial need
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.
Donald McAndrew ’62 Memorial Scholarship Fund
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.
James McGuinness ’71 Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student based upon academic merit and/or financial need
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.
Dr. Kenneth W. Miller Endowed Scholarship Fund
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 third-year Doctor of Pharmacy students entering the College with a bachelor’s degree.
J.J. Morrissey Memorial Scholarship Fund
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 Marion T. Morton ’84 Scholarship Fund
Marion Morton ’84 believes that financial aid is critical to enrolling an academically strong and diverse student body. Morton established the scholarship to support students who would not be able to otherwise afford to attend Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. In addition to financial need, students must be in the professional years of the Doctor of Pharmacy program and in good academic standing.
Varant Najarian Endowed Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is in memory of Varant Najarian, the longtime chair of the former Liberal Arts Department at ACPHS 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.
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.
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.
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 repaid to the fund within 30 days.
David Oles ’76 Vermont Scholarship Fund
The David Oles ’76 Vermont Scholarship is awarded to a pharmacy student to attend the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Supported through a gift from David Oles, recipients of this scholarship must be residents of Vermont at the time of application to the program and have documented financial need.
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.
Michele Pallotta ’77 Commitment to Pharmacy Scholarship
The scholarship was established by alumna Michele Pallotta for the benefit of a student enrolled in the pharmacy program. The recipient must be in one of the professional years of the program. The scholarship is based on financial need.
Henry A. Panasci, Jr. Pharmacy Scholarship
This fund was established by Mr. Panasci, cofounder of Fay’s Drug Company, Inc. Scholarships are based upon financial need and academic merit.
Julius Anthony Pasquariello ’83 Scholarship Fund
A member of the class of 1983, Julius Anthony Pasquariello established this scholarship to benefit student leaders at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. As a student leader within his class, Pasquariello wished to honor and acknowledge ACPHS students who strive to become well-rounded. Recipients of this scholarship must be a class officer for a minimum of one year and be of good moral character. The recommendation of a faculty or staff member is required.
Pay It Forward Fund
This concept came from Donald Seifert ’58 who believes passionately in helping today’s pharmacy students live out their dreams without carrying a large financial burden. The awards are given to graduating Doctor of Pharmacy students who have secured a job in pharmacy and have loans to repay. Applications must be submitted for consideration to the Office of Financial Aid. Recipients are expected to consider a future donation to the Pay-it-Forward Fund when an opportune time presents itself. The awards must be applied to outstanding financial aid.
Malcolm Payne ’86 Memorial Scholarship Fund
A member of the Alumni Association of Albany College of Pharmacy (AAACP) since his graduation in 1986, Malcolm was most importantly a proud father, husband, son, brother and an amazing friend. This scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has financial need.
The Pharmacy, Inc. of Bennington, Vermont Endowed Scholarship Fund
In addition to being the son or daughter of parents who did not attend college, applicants for this scholarship must enter Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences directly from high school and pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The ideal candidate will have participated in extracurricular activities in high school, including student government, academic teams and clubs, the arts, internships, culture clubs, drama team, the student newspaper, or volunteer work and community service.
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 Dr. Barry Reiss Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. Barry Reiss Memorial Scholarship is established to honor the tenure of Dr. Reiss, who served on ACPHS’s faculty for 30 years. This scholarship will go to one or more students with demonstrated financial need who are studying pharmacy in ACPHS’ PharmD program (in their P2, P3 or P4 years), are in good academic standing and have an interest in community pharmacy. Recipients will be selected from faculty recommendations that will be reviewed by the Honors and Awards Committee in advance of the fall award ceremony.
Frank A. Reiss ’89 Memorial Scholarship
Frank Reiss was a community pharmacist and an active member of the Pharmacist Society of the State of New York, including serving as president of the organization. Reiss established this scholarship to encourage future community pharmacists. The recipient must have an interest in owning a community pharmacy and be a member of PSSNY.
Rite Aid Corporation 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.
Ellis H. Robison Alumni Scholarship
Established in memory of the former Board of Trustees member and chairman, the Robison Scholarship is awarded annually on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.
James J. Roome ’79 Endowed Scholarship
Established by James J. Roome ’79, this scholarship provides assistance to a student in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. The student must be in good academic standing as determined by the College and have financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid.
Aaron Rosenshine ‘26 Scholarship Fund
The award is given annually to an academically able and well-rounded student with financial need.
Dr. Faith S. Rothermel ’04 Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded annually to academically qualified students pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The recipient will be entering into the P2 year with an undergraduate degree in the sciences, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher at the end of their P1 year and have financial need.
Dennis Rule ’96 Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student who is an active member of a fraternal organization and involved in community service outside of ACPHS. The award is based upon financial need.
Debbie Savage Award
The Debbie Savage Award provides financial support to students who have demonstrated financial need and exemplify the values Savage had for others through her caring and people-centered approach to her role at the College. Recipients will be chosen through a nomination process from students in their final year of study at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Students may be nominated by a fellow classmate, faculty or staff member.
The Richard E. Sobiski ’65 Masters in Biomanufacturing and Bioprocessing Fund
This scholarship will make an annual award to a student(s) with financial need. Students must be enrolled in either ACPHS’ PharmD program or Master of Science in Biotechnology program. Preference will be given to a student with an interest in precision medicine.
Noah Sorensen ’97 Scholarship Fund
Created by his family in memory of Noah Sorensen ’97.
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’ former Medical Technology program. This scholarship is awarded to a Biotechnology student and is based upon financial need.
Dr. Bruce Stewart ’55 Endowed Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is given to a pharmacy student in financial need, who is in their third or fourth professional year and has serious intent to go on for a degree in medicine to obtain an MD or DO. If no pharmacy student fits these criteria, then the scholarship can be awarded to any ACPHS student interested in pursuing a degree in medicine with their goal being the attainment of an MD or DO.
Dr. Robert M. Stote ’60 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Given by Dr. Robert M. Stote ‘60 in support of an endowed scholarship at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, this fund is awarded in perpetuity. The criteria are as follows:
- Student(s) will be first-generation college students in a Bachelor of Science program who will pursue an advanced degree in the medical field.
- Student(s) will have completed at least one year in the program and worked part time in a pharmacy or in a health-care related position for one year.
- Student(s) will have an average GPA of 3.5 or higher in the year before receiving this award.
- An award shall be made annually. If no students meet all the criteria, it shall be awarded to a student(s) who meets some of the criteria and is in financial need.
- The scholarship may be awarded to a first-generation student with a GPA of 3.25 if there are no first-generation student candidates that meet the 3.5 GPA criteria.
- The award may be split if two candidates have equal qualifications.
- Award recipients are encouraged to read Dr. Stote’s Oral History Project. An executive summary will be made available to student recipients.
The Larry ’88 & Catherine Tabor Scholarship
Established by Larry Tabor ‘88 and his wife Catherine, this scholarship directly supports a student from Larry’s hometown. This scholarship is awarded to a student who graduates from the Milford Central School or Cherry Valley/Springfield Central School. The scholarship is available to any student graduating from Otsego County if the first criteria cannot be satisfied.
Vander Veer Scholarship
This scholarship is part of the general scholarship fund and used for graduate-student needs such as the ACPHS PharmD program.
Frank Viviani ’58 & Angela Viviani Scholarship
The Frank Viviani ’58 and Angela Viviani Scholarship was established in 2014 to support a student from Oneida County who is attending Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Originally from Rome, NY, Frank worked as a pharmacist for New York State and in retail settings in and around Oneida County. Frank and Angela established this scholarship to benefit students from their hometown.
Wegmans Scholarship Fund
The Wegmans Scholarship is restricted to students that maintain a specific high level of achievement throughout their academic career, perform excellent work, and agree to complete either summer internships at Wegmans or sixth-year clinical rotations or both.
Jane Wells Fox ’68 Scholarship Fund
The Jane Wells Fox ‘68 Scholarship Fund honors Fox’s legacy of community service, professional excellence and leadership. One of Fox’s greatest satisfactions in pharmacy was serving patients and assisting them with understanding and correctly using their prescriptions and medications.
The scholarship is awarded to a student in good academic standing, with financial need, who is enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program and is in their P2-P4 years. The award will be made with an order of preference given to a student who graduated from 1) Lansingburgh High School, 2) any high school in the City of Troy, 3) any high school in Rensselaer, Albany, Schenectady and/or Saratoga counties.
Students applying for the Jane Wells Fox ’68 Scholarship Fund will be provided a short bio about Jane and the impact she had on her profession and her alma mater, ACPHS.
Albert M. and Carolyn White Alumni Scholarship Fund
Established by the family, 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.
Michael P. and Elsie K. Yuda Scholarship
The scholarship was established with a gift of the Yuda Trust upon the death of Elsie, the widow of ACPHS graduate Michael P. Yuda ’30. Scholarships are granted based upon financial need and academic merit.
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.
Each year the Alumni Association generously provides funding to be used for scholarships to be awarded based on established need. To apply, complete the waitlist in the student financial aid portal.
Click the following link to view the 2023-2024 AAACP Scholarship Report.
AAACP Memorial Scholarship
In honor of the College’s Alumni who have passed on, the Alumni Association of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences established this scholarship fund to assist current students. This scholarship is a living legacy to the 130 plus years of College history and 10,000 alumni.
AAACPHS General Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established by donations from alumni and gifts given in memory of a deceased classmate. Scholarships are granted based on 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.
Milton Bernstein ’31 Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist deserving students. Eligibility is based upon financial need and/or academic achievement
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.
Myron Book Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is based on financial need.
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.
Thomas Cutbush ’68 Scholarship Fund
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.
Francis Donovan ’51 Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is granted based on financial needs and academic merit.
Harland R. Eckler ’20 Alumni Fund Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the late Mr. Eckler to provide support deserving students.
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.
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.
Paul A. Jablon Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is in memory of Dr. Jablon, professor of pharmacy at ACPHS. This award is based on financial need and academic merit.
James McGuinness ’71 Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student based upon academic merit and/or financial need.
George C. Lewis ’28 Alumni Scholarship
This fund was established to recognize 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.
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.
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 repaid to the fund within 30 days.
Malcolm Payne ’86 Memorial Scholarship Fund
A member of the Alumni Association of Albany College of Pharmacy (AAACP) since his graduation in 1986, Malcolm was most importantly a proud father, husband, son, brother and an amazing friend. This scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has financial need.
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.
Ellis H. Robison Alumni Scholarship
Established in memory of the former Board of Trustees member and chairman, the Robison Scholarship is awarded annually on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.
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.
Albert M. and Carolyn White Alumni Scholarship Fund
Established by the family, 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.
Academic Honors and Awards
Academic Honors and Awards are presented to enrolled students based on nominations from faculty, staff, administrators or preceptors. Using these nominations, a committee of faculty members chooses the recipients. The College presents the following awards annually when an eligible recipient has been identified. Awards marked with an asterisk (*) are presented to graduates as part of Commencement exercises.
*American Chemical Society Award
Given by the American Chemical Society for general excellence in the chemistry sequence as determined by high GPA and faculty nominations.
*The Morris M. Daffner ’32 Memorial Award for Excellence in Pharmacy Practice
Established by his wife Beatrice and son Dr. Richard Daffner ’63, in memory of Morris M. Daffner ’32. Awarded to a graduating student who has shown excellence in pharmacy practice by faculty and preceptor nominations.
*Community Service Award
This award acknowledges the commitment by a senior Bachelor of Science student to service in his/her community. The recipient will have a strong record of a variety of activities that have provided significant service to the ACPHS community or the community at large.
*Cultural Awareness Award
This award acknowledges the commitment of a senior Bachelor of Science student to cultural awareness as part of health and well-being. The recipient will have a strong record of engaging with, and promotion of, both the understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity.
CVS Health Foundation Scholarship
In the 1986-87 academic year, CVS began granting scholarships to students from ACPHS. These scholarships are based upon academic merit.
*Leadership Award
This award acknowledges the demonstration of leadership by a senior Bachelor of Science student. The recipient will have a strong record of a variety of activities such as providing guidance to fellow students, organizing and participation in community activities, and serving as a role model for the development of leadership skills.
Dr. Lawrence H. MacDonald Memorial Award
Awarded by the American Chemical Society to the student with the highest standing in first-year chemistry.
*William Mansfield Award
A cash prize from a fund established under the will of Dean William Mansfield awarded to the pharmacy student who has the highest scholastic standing for the entire six years of the PharmD program.
*Lucy M. Manvel Membership Awards
Four memberships of one year each are awarded annually by the Northeastern New York Society of Hospital Pharmacists to PharmD students in their P2-P4 years employed at a hospital pharmacy in the Northeast, by faculty and preceptor nominations. Two awards are presented at the fall awards ceremony and two awards are given at graduation.
*Merck and Company, Inc. Awards
Five sets of the Merck Index and Merck Manual are awarded to students having high scholastic standing in the Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceutics, and Experiential sequences, as determined by faculty and preceptor nominations.
*Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Award
Presented to a graduating student for excellence in pharmacy, as determined by faculty and preceptor nominations.
*Patient Care Awards for Excellence in Experiential Education
Four awards given to students who demonstrate exceptional clinical skills, dedication to patient care and professionalism on Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences, as determined by faculty and preceptor nominations.
*PSSNY Award
A five-year membership in the Pharmaceutical Society of the State of New York is awarded to a graduating student deemed worthy of the honor and an active member of PSSNY, determined by faculty and preceptor nominations.
The Robert J. Sherer Memorial Scholarship Award
A monetary award given by five friends is presented to the fifth-year student with the highest cumulative average for the first four years at ACPHS.
*US Public Health Service Award
Awarded by the U.S. Public Health Service to a graduating pharmacy student for excellence in public-health pharmacy practice. The student must be nominated by faculty, who complete a detailed nomination form. The Scholarship and Awards Committee selects one nomination on behalf of the College to submit for consideration among the national pool of nominations. Only a few students from around the country are given this award.
Walmart Scholarship Award
Awarded to three pharmacy students who have financial need, high scholastic standing, show strong leadership qualities and have a desire to enter community pharmacy practice. Students submit an essay with faculty or preceptor nominations, and the top three students are selected by the Scholarship and Awards Committee.
- BS Applied Research
- BS Basic Science Research
- BS Community Service
- BS Cultural Awareness
- BS Leadership
- MS Clinical / Applied
- MS Research
- American Institute of the History of Pharmacy
- APhA-ASP Make Your Mark Award
Dr. Joseph Lapetina Award – Established by benefactors Dr. Ralph and Mary Lou Mancini, members of the classes of 1959 and 1960 respectively, in memory of Dr. Lapetina, a professor of mathematics and physics and dean of academics during his 47 years of service at ACPHS. He also served on the Board of Trustees. Presented to a student with financial need who demonstrates academic excellence in physics.
GPA Based Awards
- Highest academic standing at the end of the first year
- Second-highest academic standing at the end of the first year
- Highest academic standing in math at the end of the first year
- The Dr. Lawrence H. MacDonald Award, given by the American Chemical Society to a student with the highest academic standing in first-year chemistry
- Highest academic standing at the end of the second year
- Second-highest academic standing at the end of the second year
- Highest academic standing at the end of the first professional year in the PharmD program
- Second-highest academic standing at the end of the first professional year in the PharmD program
- Highest academic standing after the third year among all bachelor’s programs
- Second-highest academic standing after the third year among all bachelor’s programs
- Third-highest academic standing after the third year among all bachelor’s programs
- Highest professional GPA at the end of the second professional year in the PharmD program
- Second highest professional GPA at the end of the second professional year in the PharmD program
- General excellence in bachelor’s programs
Nomination-Based Awards
- Albertsons Companies Scholarship
Given to a student in the first or second professional year of the PharmD program with demonstrated leadership, high academic standing and a desire to enter community pharmacy. - The Lucy M. Manvel Membership Award
Given by the New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists to students who are employed by a hospital pharmacy in the Northeast and have demonstrated commitment to the profession. - General Excellence Among all Bachelor’s Programs
Given to three students who have a least a 3.5 GPA but also go “above and beyond,” not only receiving high grades in the classroom but also are highly involved on campus. - Be the Change Award
Given by the Class of 2011 to a student in their professional years who demonstrate professionalism, leadership, service, encourages others to be better and exudes an aura of friendliness.
Veteran Educational Benefits
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GI Bill® Comparison tool
The VA has a GI Bill® Comparison tool to help you decipher your educational benefits. To secure these funds, complete the Certificate of Eligibility by contacting the VA. Once you have your Certificate of Eligibility, submit it to our School Certifying Official at financial_aid@acphs.edu.
International Students Merit Scholarships
As an international student, you may qualify for select merit-based scholarships at ACPHS. These awards are based on your academic achievements before enrolling. Contact the Office of Financial Aid to explore your eligibility.
To maintain your scholarship:
- You must be enrolled full-time and make satisfactory academic progress.
- Awards are evaluated each year based on spring term grades and renewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Incomplete financial aid paperwork after May 1 may impact renewal.
Scholarship Renewal Limits:
- Entering first-year students pursuing their PharmD: Up to 11 semesters (Presidential, Dean’s, Trustee Scholarships and Grants).
- Bachelor’s students: Up to seven semesters (Presidential, Dean’s and Trustee Scholarships, Trustee Grants, Pharmaceutical Sciences Scholars Awards, Biomedical Technology Excel Awards and Health and Human Sciences Awards).
Only courses required for your degree count toward financial-aid eligibility and student-loan deferment.
Professional Judgement for Special Circumstances
At ACPHS, we understand that life doesn’t always go as planned. If you or your family are experiencing financial challenges—such as job loss or major life changes—we’re here to help.
- Special Circumstances: If your financial situation has changed significantly, you may qualify for a review of your financial-aid eligibility. Complete the Special Circumstances Form, available from the Financial Aid Office.
- Unusual Circumstances (Dependency Override): If you’re facing unique situations such as parental abandonment, refugee/asylee status, or other serious issues, you may request a Dependency Override by submitting the Unusual Circumstances Form.
We recommend meeting with the Financial Aid Office before submitting any forms. If your situation qualifies, we may be able to adjust your financial-aid package to better reflect your current needs.
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