University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy: PharmD Student Portal

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ALBERT J. BAUER, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by Elizabeth R. Bauer, sister of Albert J. Bauer, Jr., a 1943 graduate of the School of Pharmacy. Annual scholarships will be awarded to P-2, P-3 and P-4 students who have a grade point average of 3.0 or better, have demonstrated a financial need, and reside in Butler City, Butler Township or Butler County.

ARDELLA V. SIDEHAMER AND CHARLES J. SIDEHAMER SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by Mrs. Ardella V. Sidehamer to provide annual scholarships to P-4 students on the basis of academic performance and financial need.

The Bessie Black Kobrin Endowed Fund

This endowment was established in February 2000, from the Estate of Paul R. Kobrin in memory of his mother, Bessie Black Kobrin, Class of 1928.

CAMERON AND COMPANY, INC., PHARMACY AWARD

Established by alumnus and founder of the Cameron and Company, Inc., Ronald G. Cameron, PHA 1957. The award will provide assistance for students who are in their last two years of the School of Pharmacy PharmD curriculum and who have financial need. First preference shall be given to students who are permanent residents of Westmoreland County.

CARL AND VIRGINIA STOEHR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship was established by Dr. Gary Stoehr, Class of 1973, in memory of his parents. Carl Stoehr graduated from the School of Pharmacy in 1943 and practiced pharmacy in the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center System in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. An annual scholarship will be given to a deserving student in the School of Pharmacy who is active in one or more student organizations, with first preference given to a student who holds a leadership position.

DANIEL T. MOSSE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This award, in memory of Daniel T. Mosse, Pharmacy’38, has been established by Mrs. Daniel T. Mosse and the Mosse children to be given annually for tuition of a deserving recipient who meets the following qualifications: Pittsburgh native; preferably a P-3 student in need of financial assistance; preferably self-supporting; GPA of 3.0 or better; demonstrates promise of becoming a leader in one or more areas of the field of pharmacy. The recipient should demonstrate exemplary academic performance and personal strengths, as reflected in grades, and submit a short essay outlining his or her goals. At least one recommendation from a professor or employer is required.

DARBAKER SCHOLARSHIP

These scholarships, intended for tuition, were established under the will of the late Leasure Kline Darbaker, Pharmacy ’06, former professor of pharmacognosy and bacteriology in the School of Pharmacy. They are administered by the Darbaker Scholarship Committee and are available to full-time students in the School of Pharmacy. Applicants should show promise of becoming leaders in one or more areas of the field of pharmacy and also provide evidence that without financial assistance, they would be obligated to curtail their progress toward graduation or appreciably lower the academic level to which they can aspire. Recipients of the scholarship will remain eligible and may apply for reappointment.

DON BELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Mrs. Jean Bell and her children established this scholarship in honor of Don Bell. Mr. Bell was a member of the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy, and a long-time employee of Thrift Drug where he served as the company’s Vice President of Public and Professional Affairs. A scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving P-3 or P-4 student who has demonstrated exemplary academic performance, financial need, and who plans to practice in community pharmacy.

DR. FREDERICK J. BLUMENSCHEIN SCHOLARSHIP

Fred Bonchosky, a pharmacy graduate from the Class of 1974, established this scholarship in memory of his grandfather, Frederick Blumenschein. Dr. Blumenschein owned and operated the West End Drug Store in Uniontown, PA for three decades and taught at Pitt. He received the PH.G. Degree in 1902 and the PHAR.D. in 1904 from the Pittsburgh College of Pharmacy (now the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy). The Blumenschein/Bonchosky family includes others who graduated from the School of Pharmacy and other schools within the University of Pittsburgh.

DR. GORDON J. VANSCOY PHARMACEUTICAL ENDOWMENT

Created in 2001 through a gift from alumnus and Assistant Dean, Gordon J. Vanscoy, Pharm.D. (B.S. Pharmacy ’84, MBA ’91). The award is for a student(s) to attend a national pharmacy association professional meeting. First preference shall be given to a student(s) for attendance at the National Association of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) meeting and to a student who actively participates in the meeting or professional organization in a presenter or leadership role.

DR. JOSEPH A. BIANCULLI PHARMACY AWARD

Established in 2001 in memory of beloved “Dr. B.,” professor (Organic Chemistry), department chairman, dean and dean emeritus. Joseph Bianculli, Ph.D. had over 50 years of service to the School of Pharmacy and was an alumnus of the University. He earned undergraduate degrees in chemistry in 1932 and in pharmacy in 1935 (summa cum laude), and a doctorate degree in chemistry in 1941. Students in the third year (P3) are candidates for the award and only those who apply will be considered. The award shall be given to a student in recognition of outstanding achievement in chemistry or related subjects as determined by a committee of faculty. The Dean may designate the fund be used to provide awards for a summer research experience at the School of Pharmacy. ‘Candidates’ financial need shall be considered. The recipient shall be selected near the conclusion of the P3 year and the award will be made available
during the fourth year (P4).

EVELYN AND MILTON JUDD SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by their children, Warren, PHA ’65; Myra, EDU ’66; Norman, and Marlene, in memory of their parents. Milton Judd graduated in the Pharmacy Class of 1932. This annual award will be given to a P-4 student who has demonstrated involvement within the School of Pharmacy, has the potential to become an active alumnus, and has an interest in retail pharmacy with an emphasis on independent pharmacy.

FRANK MILLER COAD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established by the late Edna Miller in memory of her cousin Frank Miller Coad, Pharmacy ’19, this scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving students in the School of Pharmacy.

GATTI FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN PHARMACY

Established by William J. Gatti, Pharmacy 1966, to provide assistance for students who have financial need and who are coping with extraordinary life circumstances, such as but not restricted it illness in oneself or family, loss of family income, or family hardship.

HOWARD W. JEFFREYS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Annual scholarships will be given to students who are graduates of either Canon McMillon Senior High School or Chartiers-Houston High School, which are located in Washington County, PA. Second preference is given to students, who reside in Washington County, PA. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.

J. HOWARD SEMPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The late J. Howard Semple, Pharmacy ’35, established this scholarship to provide financial assistance to deserving students in the School of Pharmacy.

JAMA URBANSKI KEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

On February 1, 1994, Jama Urbanski Key, Pharmacy ’91, passed away after a determined fight against cancer. She persevered through her illness, ever hopeful and optimistic. Her courage is inspiring and her story is an example of the strength of the human spirit. The endowment was established through the generosity of Giant Eagle Pharmacy and Ms. Key’s husband, Tim Key, and family. Ms Key was both a student intern, and eventual employee of Giant Eagle Pharmacy. The Fund provides assistance for students who have financial need and who, as Jama Urbanski Key did, are coping with extraordinary life circumstances, such as but not restricted to illness in oneself or family, loss of family income, or other family hardship. The School of Pharmacy shall select the deserving recipient(s).

JOHN P. AND CONSTANCE A. CURRAN PHARMACY SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. and Mrs. John P. Curran established this endowed scholarship fund in 1999. The John P. and Constance A. Curran Pharmacy Scholarship will be awarded annually to the student or students who are academically qualified and who demonstrate financial need, with first preference given to students from under-represented ethnic and minority groups. Dr. Curran, is an alumnus of the School of Pharmacy (MS’68, Ph.D’71). He received his BS in pharmacy from Fordham University and came to the University of Pittsburgh to study pharmaceutical economics—a graduate program at that time. He worked in community and hospital pharmacies and then went to work for Pfizer, Inc. (pharmaceutical company) where he finished his Ph.D. dissertation. He eventually became a Wall Street securities analyst specializing in pharmaceutical companies. In 1986, he formed Curran Capital Management, a hedge fund specializing in health care stocks. The Currans gift created the largest scholarship endowment in the School of Pharmacy’s history.

JOSEPH KOSLOW SCHOLARSHIP

Joseph Koslow, PHA ’38, began his career in pharmacy when he joined Thrift Drug Company just weeks after it was founded in 1935. He attended the School of Pharmacy with assistance from Thrift Drug’s Co-Founder, Rueben Helfant, PHA ’23. Following service in World War II, Mr. Koslow joined Burroughs Wellcome. He then spent the next thirty years as a medical representative and trainer of medical representatives. This scholarship is awarded to upperclassmen that have character, enthusiasm, potential and commitment to the pharmacy profession and have academic accomplishments and financial need. Special consideration can be given to applicants who are coping with extraordinary life circumstances. Applicants must be Pennsylvania residents and first preference is given to those who reside in the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Past recipients of the scholarship may only reapply once.

THE KLINGENSMITH SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship, established by the late J. Henry Klingensmith, Pharmacy ’25, provides financial assistance to deserving students in the School of Pharmacy who are of good character and have demonstrated scholastic aptitude.

LOUIS BISCHOFF AND MARY V. BISCHOFF SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by Jean M. Slack in memory of Louis Bischoff, PHA ‘09, and his daughter, Mary V. Bischoff, EDU ‘38. Annual scholarships are to be awarded to Pharmacy students who have demonstrated a financial need.

LOUIS WEINBERGER ENDOWED FUND

This scholarship was established by David Weinberger in memory of his brother Louis Weinberger who graduated from the School of Pharmacy in 1934. Mr. Louis Weinberger owned the Whitacker Pharmacy, which he sold in 1967. Annual scholarships are given to P-3 and P-4 students on the basis of academic performance and need.

MAURICE DAVID LEVENSON SCHOLARSHIP

Maurice David Levenson ’35 esdtablished this scholarship in recognition of the assistance he received as a student in pharmacy school. He wanted to repay the trust they gave him and to acknowledge the great influence that the Dean and faculty had on his personal and professional development. The endowed scholarship fund will be awarded to students from Pennslvania whose permanent residence is in the cities of Clairton, Mckeesport, and Glassport, or the boroughs/municipalities of East McKeesport, Liberty Borough, Port Vue, Versailles Township, and Whit Oak.

MAURICE MERVIS SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship, established by Mr. Maurice Mervis, Pharmacy ’40, Distinguished Alumnus, and former head of the State Board of Pharmacy, is given annually to a deserving P-3 or P-4 student who has demonstrated financial need, and whose academic grade point average in the School of Pharmacy is a 3.0 or better.

PENNSYLVANIA CHAIN DRUG ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

These scholarships have been established by the Pennsylvania Chain Drug Stores and are granted to P-2, P-3 or P-4 pharmacy students who have satisfactory academic performance, an interest in community pharmacy as a career, a demonstration of management and/or leadership skills and are not receiving other scholarships from the School of Pharmacy.

PHILIP HOFFMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The late Philip Hoffman was one of the founders and Chairman of the Board of the Thrift Drug Company. In his will, Mr. Hoffman provided for the establishment, by his wife, Gertrude N. Hoffman, of a scholarship to be presented to a worthy pharmacy student at the University of Pittsburgh.

REUBEN HELFANT PHARMACEUTICAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship has been established by contributions from the Thrift Drug Company and Mrs. Reuben Helfant, in memory of Reuben Helfant, Pharmacy ’23. Mr. Helfant was Co-Founder and President of Thrift Drug Company that was based in Pittsburgh. He devoted his life to the Pharmacy profession. At the time of his death in 1968, Thrift Drug consisted of 167 regional community pharmacies. Each year this scholarship is awarded to a P-3 or P-4 student, from the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area, on the basis of academic performance and need.

RALPH R. KARTUB “MR. RALPH” SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by Marc Kartub, a graduate of the School of Medicine, in memory of his father Mr. Ralph R. Kartub, Pharmacy ’24, who was affectionately known as “Mr. Ralph,” a long time friend of the School. For many years he gave the invocation at the annual alumni dinner and many Allegheny County Pharmaceutical events. Annual scholarships will be given to P-3 and P-4 students who exemplify the integrity and character of Mr. Ralph. Students eligible must be highly regarded by one’s peers, have enthusiasm and commitment to the pharmacy profession, actively participate in professional activities, and have a need for financial assistance.

RICH KRUZYNSKI PHARMACY AWARD

This annual award was established by Richard Kruzynski ’77 to help Pharm.D. students explore traditional roles that pharmacists have held in community and clinical pharmacy. In addition, it endeavors to help expose students to the full range of career paths available to them. The Rich Kruzynski Pharmacy Award will be awarded to a student(s) who plans to attend a professional meeting or take part in a unique or out-of-state clerkship.

ROBERT C. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITY STUDENTS IN PHARMACY

This scholarship was established by the late Robert C. Smith, of Cleveland, Ohio, a graduate of the Class of ’28. Each year it is awarded to minority students in the pre-professional and professional program who have expressed an interest in practicing in the inner city.

RONALD S. GETZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by the friends of Ronald S. Getz, a graduate of the Class of 1962. An annual scholarship is given to a deserving P-3 or P-4 student(s) who is a resident of Blair County.

SAMUEL L. LEFKOWITZ SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established in memory of Samuel L. Lefkowitz, Pharmacy Class of 1925. An annual scholarship will be given to students in financial need studying in the field of Pharmacy.

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY ALUMNI SOCIETY BOARD SCHOLARSHIP

The Scholarship was established in March of 1998 by contributions from members of the Pharmacy Alumni Society Board. An annual scholarship will be given to a deserving student in the School of Pharmacy.

SCOTT HORTON MEMORIAL (RITE AID) SCHOLARSHIP

The Rite Aid Company established this scholarship in the memory of Scott Horton, Pharmacy ’64. Awards are given annually to P-4 student(s). The award is based upon high scholastic achievement, as well as character, leadership, professional attitude and need.

STAN COHEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

In memory of Stan Cohen, PHA ’57, this award was established in 1999 by family, friends, and colleagues of the former faculty member and alumnus. This award honors Mr. Cohen’s life-long dedication to students and the pharmacy profession. Mr. Cohen was a successful and highly regarded teacher, mentor as a pharmacist and businessman. In addition, he was an avid supporter of the University of Pittsburgh and the athletic program. The Stan Cohen Memorial Award will be granted annually to a student who demonstrates a commitment to community pharmacy practice and to community pharmacy management.

WILLIAM L. BLOCKSTEIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

An annual scholarship will be given to a student who is enrolled in the P-3 or P-4 year of study. The scholarship is renewable such that a P-3 student who receives the scholarship shall be the first candidate considered for the scholarship the following year. Recipients shall be US citizens from the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia. Applicants are to be successful academically and involved in extra-curricular activities. Upon receipt of the scholarship, each student shall be given a biography of William Blockstein. In this way recipients will have an understanding of the significant contributions that Dr. Blockstein made to the Pharmacy professions, higher education, and the communities in which he resided and worked.

WILLIAM W. GOODE, SR. SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1996 by the family and friends of Mr. Goode, PHA ’29, this scholarship will be awarded to an African-American student in his or her fourth, fifth or sixth year of pharmacy school. The scholarship honors Mr. Goode’s life-long dedication to helping aspiring and hard-working students achieve their dreams of entering the pharmacy profession. Mr. goode worked two jobs to put himself through school and went on to own four pharmacies in Pittsburgh. Students from the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University and Howard University served internships at the Goode pharmacies.

J. H. BEAL PRIZE FUND

This scholarship, set up in honor of the outstanding authority of his time on pharmaceutical jurisprudence, is awarded annually to the graduating student who attains the highest general average and will be attending a graduate program at Pitt’s School of Pharmacy. In so honoring the late Dr. Beal there is a keen recognition of one of pharmacy’s most commanding figures. As a pharmacist, educator, lawyer, editor, president of various organizations, and first recipient of the highest award pharmacy can bestow – The Remington Medal – James H. Beal was influential in the progress of pharmacy throughout his lifetime.

THE PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE GRADUATE STUDENT EXCELLENCE AWARD

Zola P. Horovits ’55, MS ’58, Ph.D. ’60, established this award to assist students enrolled in the School of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate program. The Pharmaceutical Science Graduate student Excellence Award will assist student(s) in presenting his/her research at scientific meetings or will provide a financial award for books, lab fees, or other educational expenses.

The online web application is at: http://students.pharmacy.pitt.edu

Deadline for submitting an online application, for the Academic year 2005-2006, is September 30, 2005. For additional information, please contact Marcia Borrelli in the Dean’s Office, at 412-648-1120 or email at borrelli@pitt.edu

NOTE: These scholarships/awards are specifically for School of Pharmacy students.