School of Pharmacy
The following scholarships, bursaries and awards are available to students in the School of Pharmacy based on a recommendation from the Dean.
Alcohol and Drug Dependency Commission Commemorative Awards
These awards have been established to commemorate the Alcohol and Drug Dependency Commission (1982-1992). In an effort to promote the pursuit of addictions studies in various disciplines, it is hoped that recipients will pursue careers in addiction-related fields. Up to three awards, valued at $750.00 each, are available annually and open to students who have completed a major or published paper at the undergraduate or graduate level or are completing an Honours Dissertation on addictions issues. It will be awarded on a rotating basis to students in Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, and Social Work with a Faculty or School receiving only one award in any given scholarship year. These awards will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean/Director/Head of the respective Faculty or School.
Alpha Group Memorial Award in Community Pharmacy
The Alpha Group is a dedicated group of independent pharmacy owners who provide the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador with essential health care services and represent a vital part of the health care delivery system. The Award is given in memory of the members of the Alpha Group who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients and who have now passed on. The Award will be presented to a student in the 3rd or 4th year of the Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) program who has demonstrated excellence in community pharmacy practice during the completion of their structured practice experience placement. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated excellence within an independent pharmacy practice setting. The student must also meet the minimum academic requirements for an award. The Award will be presented by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Pharmacy.
James and Betty Batt Family Award in Pharmacy
The James and Betty Batt Family Award in Pharmacy was generously established by Mr. Michael Batt, School of Pharmacy, Class of 1991, in loving memory of his grandparents James and Betty Batt. The award is valued at a portion of the income from the endowment and will be presented annually to an undergraduate student in any year of the Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) program. The award is available to a student who is in financial need and who is actively engaged in community service, either within the School of Pharmacy or the external community and who meets the minimum academic requirements for an award. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Pharmacy.
Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation Award in Pharmacy
This award was established by a donation from the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation. Valued at $1,000 annually the award will be granted to a student who has demonstrated an interest in oncology and has completed experiential learning in the area of oncology while enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy Program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Pharmacy.
CAPSI/Pfizer - Guy Genest Passion for Pharmacy Award