Scholarships

The Foundation 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.

Each year, a $2,500 scholarship is awarded to one student pharmacist at each of Michigan’s three colleges of pharmacy. In addition, the Larry Wagenknecht Leadership Scholarship is awarded to a student who especially exhibits 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.

Each MPF scholarship is a one-time award. They are each a one-time award. All scholarships will be paid in one payment and presented during the MPA Annual Convention & Exposition held in February. The awardee is expected to be in attendance to receive their scholarship. Awardee must still be enrolled as a full-time pharmacy student and making satisfactory progress on their educational degree.

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September 2024

  • September 26th 8:45-11:00 am Virtual Class

October 2024

  • October 10th 8:45-11:00 am Virtual Class
  • October 31st 8:45-11:00 am Virtual Class

November 2024

  • November 21st 8:45-11:00 am Virtual Class

December 2024

  • December 12th 8:45-11:00 am Virtual Class

January 2025

  • January 9th 8:45-11:00 am Virtual Class
  • January 30th 8:45-11:00 am Virtual Class

February 2025

  • February 15th 9:00- 5:00 pm In-Person Class (Lansing MI)
Scholarship Deadlines and Timelines
  • Nov. 6, 2023:Deadline for application, CV or resume and a professional letter of recommendation.
  • Dec. 15, 2023:Scholarship recipients are selected and will notified of the scholarship award by Jan. 8, 2024.
  • Feb. 24, 2024:Scholarships awarded on Saturday at the MPA Annual Convention & Exposition
Eligibility

To be considered for this competitive scholarship, a student pharmacist must:

  • Have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average
  • 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 Student Michigan Pharmacists Association (verified by MPA staff)
  • Submit the mandatory essay on the topic determined annually. Each essay should be no longer than two double spaced pages, formatted in 12-point, Times New Roman font with one-inch margins
  • Submit a curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
2023-2024 Essay Topic

MPF recently updated its Mission and Vision Statements to reflect the future direction, purpose, and values of the Foundation.

MPF Mission Statement: To Foster the Future of Pharmacy

MPF Vision Statement: One Pharmacy Profession, Maximizing Health and Wellness

Essay Question: Please describe in detail your future plan to contribute your time, training, and leadership skills to support the Michigan Pharmacist Association (MPA) and Michigan Pharmacy Foundation (MPF) efforts “To Foster the Future of Pharmacy”.

2024

Joseph Paul Javier, Wayne State University (L)

Mary Westover, University of Michigan

Hanna Bronz, Ferris State University

Shannon Habba, Wayne State University

2023

Katherine Bromm, University of Michigan (L)

Carleigh Robinson, University of Michigan

Maria Gonzalez Chavez, Ferris State University

Macy Terese Shupp, Wayne State University

2022

Kiara Torres Garcia, Ferris State University (L)

Maria Gonzalez Chavez, Ferris State University

Ranem Kishmish, Wayne State University

Drew Mason, University of Michigan

2021

Nicole Farah, University of Michigan (L)

Kristin Khoshaba, Wayne State University

Amber Duche, Ferris State University

Zaid Simon Yousif, University of Michigan

2020

Jessica Andrews, Wayne State University

Ramy Mana, Wayne State University

Jessica Gierka, Ferris State University

Kirsten Smith, University of Michigan

2019

Dylan Kosaski, Ferris State University

Jean Huang, University of Michigan

Benjamin August, Wayne State University

Stephanie Gryebet, Wayne State University

Andrew Stone, Wayne State University

2018

Allison Bouwma, Ferris State University

Emily K. Hoylman, University of Michigan

Linda A. Arrabi, Wayne State University

2017

Bradley P. St. Pierre, Ferris State University

Jerika V. Nguyen, University of Michigan

Linda A. Arrabi, Wayne State University

2016

Lauren M. Steinhaus, Ferris State University

Emily A. Belarski, University of Michigan

Victor B. Nguyen, Wayne State University

2015

Erica Asaro, Ferris State University

Deven M. Millay, University of Michigan

Peter A. Szatkowski, Wayne State University