Scholarships

2027 Scholarship Program

Supporting the Future of Pharmacy

The Michigan Pharmacy Foundation (MPF) provides scholarships to exceptional up-and-coming pharmacists. Since establishing the program in 2002, the Foundation has awarded more than $110,000 in scholarships to deserving future practitioners.

Apply for the 2027 Scholarship

MPF Student Scholarships

$3,000

One scholarship will be awarded to a student pharmacist at each of Michigan’s three accredited colleges of pharmacy.

Larry Wagenknecht Leadership Scholarship

$3,500

Awarded to a student pharmacist who has demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities.

When funding allows, the Foundation Board of Trustees may award additional scholarships to student pharmacists who exhibit exceptional academic, leadership, and professional achievements.

Application & Supporting Materials Deadline

Important Dates

Application Deadline

All required materials must be received by this date to be considered by the MPF Scholarship Selection Committee.

Recipient Notifications

Week of

Scholarship recipients will be notified during this week.

Award Ceremony

Approximately 1:00 p.m.Michigan Pharmacists Association Annual Conference
Lansing, Michigan

Awards will be presented immediately before the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) Over-the-Counter (OTC) Challenge.

Eligibility

To be considered for this competitive scholarship, applicants must:

  • Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
  • Have completed their first year of an accredited Pharm.D. program.
  • Be a full-time P2, P3, or P4 student pharmacist when applying.
  • Be a current member of the Student Michigan Pharmacists Association, verified by MPA staff.
  • Submit all required application materials by the deadline.

Previous MPF student scholarship recipients may apply again in subsequent years.

Required Application Materials

Please submit a completed online application and the following supporting materials:

  • Essay: Your response to the 2027 essay question below.
  • CV or resume.
  • Cover letter: A detailed description of your community and university involvement and leadership experiences.
  • One letter of recommendation: The recommendation should relate to your educational or pharmacy experience, appear on letterhead, and include the recommender’s signature.

You may upload your letter of recommendation with your application. If your recommender prefers to submit it directly, they may use the separate Letter of Recommendation form. Separately submitted recommendations must also be received by Monday, November 30, 2026.

Essay Requirement

2027 Essay Question

What is one challenge facing the future of pharmacy that you are passionate about addressing? In approximately 500 words, describe your approach to that challenge and explain how the missions of the Michigan Pharmacy Foundation (MPF) and Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) can contribute to meaningful progress.

Essay format: Approximately two pages, double-spaced, using a standard 12-point font with one-inch margins.

Receiving Your Scholarship

Each scholarship is a one-time award paid in a single payment. Recipients must still be enrolled as full-time pharmacy students and making satisfactory progress toward their degree when the scholarship is awarded.

Scholarship winners are strongly encouraged to attend the award ceremony in person to receive their scholarship.

Ready to Apply?

Prepare your supporting materials and submit your application by Monday, November 30, 2026.

Apply for the 2027 Scholarship

Scholarship Recipients

Previous Recipients

(L) indicates the Larry Wagenknecht Leadership Scholarship.

2025 Scholarship Recipients

In their own words

2015–2024 Recipients

2024

  • Joseph Paul Javier (L)Wayne State University
  • Mary WestoverUniversity of Michigan
  • Hanna BronzFerris State University
  • Shannon HabbaWayne State University

2023

  • Katherine Bromm (L)University of Michigan
  • Carleigh RobinsonUniversity of Michigan
  • Maria Gonzalez ChavezFerris State University
  • Macy Terese ShuppWayne State University

2022

  • Kiara Torres Garcia (L)Ferris State University
  • Maria Gonzalez ChavezFerris State University
  • Ranem KishmishWayne State University
  • Drew MasonUniversity of Michigan

2021

  • Nicole Farah (L)University of Michigan
  • Kristin KhoshabaWayne State University
  • Amber DucheFerris State University
  • Zaid Simon YousifUniversity of Michigan

2020

  • Jessica AndrewsWayne State University
  • Ramy ManaWayne State University
  • Jessica GierkaFerris State University
  • Kirsten SmithUniversity of Michigan

2019

  • Dylan KosaskiFerris State University
  • Jean HuangUniversity of Michigan
  • Benjamin AugustWayne State University
  • Stephanie GryebetWayne State University
  • Andrew StoneWayne State University

2018

  • Allison BouwmaFerris State University
  • Emily K. HoylmanUniversity of Michigan
  • Linda A. ArrabiWayne State University

2017

  • Bradley P. St. PierreFerris State University
  • Jerika V. NguyenUniversity of Michigan
  • Linda A. ArrabiWayne State University

2016

  • Lauren M. SteinhausFerris State University
  • Emily A. BelarskiUniversity of Michigan
  • Victor B. NguyenWayne State University

2015

  • Erica AsaroFerris State University
  • Deven M. MillayUniversity of Michigan
  • Peter A. SzatkowskiWayne State University