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Financial Assistance Available through the College of Pharmacy

Only students who have completed at least one semester in the professional curriculum and who apply for financial assistance from the college are eligible for the scholarships and loans listed below. Eligibility information and application forms are available in the Office of Student Affairs, Pharmacy Building 5.112.

Endowed Presidential Scholarships

A student must have completed at least one academic year (two long-session semesters) and must have maintained a grade point average of at least 3.00 in required pharmacy courses to be eligible for an Endowed Presidential Scholarship. The student must also show evidence of active involvement in extracurricular activities.

Abbott Laboratories Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, Illinois.

Bergen Brunswig Corporation Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by the Bergen Brunswig Corporation, Orange, California.

Bill and Mildred Dismukes Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by longtime supporters Bill and Betty Dismukes. Mr. Dismukes is a community pharmacist in Austin.

Jaime N. Delgado Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by David B. Garcia in honor of his former professor, Dr. Jaime N. Delgado.

James T. and Phyllis Doluisio Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by faculty and staff members and friends of the college.

Eckerd Endowed Presidential Scholarships, two scholarships, funded by Eckerd Drug Company, Clearwater, Florida.

Tom and Beverly Gerding Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by former faculty member Tom Gerding of Georgetown.

Fernando F. Gonzalez Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Gonzalez, Kingsville, in honor of his late brother, to benefit a pharmacy student from Falfurrias or a nearby south Texas town.

Alan and Nancy Hamm Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by Alan and Nancy Hamm. Mr. Hamm is a community pharmacist in Fort Worth.

Hoechst-Roussel/Howard B. Lassman Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Inc., Somerville, New Jersey, and friends of Howard B. Lassman, PhD, former director of clinical research/clinical pharmacology for Hoechst-Roussel.

Paul and Margaret Kehrer Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by Mrs. Kehrer, Green Valley, Arizona, and her late husband, long-time supporters of excellence in pharmacy education.

Frederick D. Klein Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by the Merck Company Foundation, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, in honor of Mr. Klein for his contributions to the health care industry. The scholarship benefits pharmacy students in the final year of their degree program.

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Klinck Jr. Endowed Presidential Scholarship, presented by Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Klinck, McAllen, long-time supporters of the college.

Mr. and Mrs. Jan M. Klinck Endowed Presidential Scholarship, presented by Mr. and Mrs. Jan M. Klinck, long-time supporters of the college. Mr. Klinck is a community pharmacist in McAllen.

Wm. Arlyn and Mary Carol Kloesel Endowed Presidential Scholarships, funded by faculty and staff members, colleagues, and friends to honor former assistant dean Arlyn Kloesel and his wife.

The Peter John Layden and Willet T. Conklin Endowed Presidential Scholarships, funded by John Roman Vacek, RPh, Dickinson, Texas.

Lee's Pharmacy and Medical Equipment Company Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by Daniel D. Vela, for pharmacy students with an avid interest in a career as an independent pharmacist. Mr. Vela is a community pharmacist in McAllen.

Legends of Pharmacy Golf Tournament Endowed Presidential Scholarships, funded by proceeds generated by the annual golf tournament sponsored by the College of Pharmacy Alumni Association.

Medco Containment Services Inc. Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by Medco Containment Services Inc., Montvale, New Jersey.

Mexican American Association of Pharmacy Students Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by the members of MAAPS, with preference given to a MAAPS member.

NACDS Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Alexandria, Virginia.

Randall's Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by Randall's of Houston.

Judith J. Saklad Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by Dr. Steve Saklad, colleagues, and friends in honor of the late Judith J. Saklad, PharmD. Judith Saklad was a faculty member in the pharmacotherapy division in San Antonio.

San Antonio Pharmacists Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by pharmacists in the greater San Antonio area and the Bexar County Pharmaceutical Association.

Van M. Smith Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by the Estate of Ina Ray Smith in memory of her father, Van M. Smith.

Baldomero Vela Sr. Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by Baldomero Vela Sr., Baldomero Vela Jr., and Daniel D. Vela.

Eugene L. and Judy Vykukal Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by friends and colleagues of long-time supporters Gene and Judy Vykukal.

Neill and Beverly Walsdorf Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by Neill and Beverly Walsdorf, San Antonio.

Dr. Charles A. Walton Endowed Presidential Scholarship, funded by faculty members, colleagues, and friends to honor former associate dean Dr. Charles A. Walton.

Other Scholarships and Fellowships

The Endowed Pharmacy Alumni Association Scholarship, funded by the College of Pharmacy Alumni Association and the Pharmaceutical Foundation, through contributors from alumni and friends of the college. Contributors to this fund include members of Behrens, Inc.; the Centennial Orange Coats; the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Division of the American Society for Quality Control; H. E. Butt Company; Lederle Laboratories; McKesson Drug; Medco Containment Services; Owen Healthcare; G. B. Searle; Tarrant County Pharmaceutical Association; Creed and Marjorie Abell; David Booth; Sharon A. Bronson; James and Ann Burke; John and Beverly Carson; H. D. Chick Eakman; Lonnie and Nancy Hollingsworth; David R. Holman; Jerry J. Jones; James and Kitty McGinity; Wilson Taylor; and Gene and Judy Vykukal.

C. M. Armstrong Scholarship Fund, funded by a bequest from the C. Moody Armstrong Estate of San Antonio.

Renee Balas Bullard Endowed Scholarship, funded by Steve and Linda Balas, Eagle Lake, in memory of their late daughter, a graduate of the College of Pharmacy like her father.

The Capital Area Pharmacy Association Endowed Scholarship, funded by the members of the Capital Area Pharmacy Association, for pharmacy students who are nearing degree completion and who are members of the Longhorn Pharmaceutical Foundation or its equivalent.

Ron J. Geiser Endowed Scholarship, funded by Ron Geiser, a graduate of the college.

Generations Club Scholarship Endowment, funded by the Generations Club of the College of Pharmacy.

Jim Koeller Endowed Scholarship, funded by Jim and Trista Koeller, San Antonio, for a San Antonio resident in the final academic year of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program. Jim Koeller is a faculty member in the pharmacotherapy division in San Antonio.

Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Z. Laurel Endowed Scholarship, funded in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Laurel, Laredo, by their children. All six children are graduates of the University of Texas at Austin; four are graduates of the College of Pharmacy. This scholarship is for the benefit of a pharmacy student from Laredo or south Texas.

Pharmacy Class of 1992-93 Scholarship Endowment, funded by the class of 1992-1993.

Gilbert R. Satterwhite Memorial Scholarship Endowment, funded by the family, friends, and colleagues of Mr. Satterwhite, Fort Worth, who was a graduate of the College of Pharmacy.

Glenn Smith Memorial Scholarship Endowment, funded by the Glenn Smith family, the Lacy Clifton family, and friends in memory of Glenn Smith, former executive vice president of Behrens, Inc.

Lorene Soape Endowed Scholarship, funded by Wilma Erb in memory of her sister, who was a 1949 graduate of the College of Pharmacy.

Max and Mary Anne Burlage Fellowship in Pharmacy, funded by faculty members, colleagues, and friends to honor former dean Max Burlage.

The Johnson & Johnson Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Pharmacy, funded by Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Other Scholarships

Pharmaceutical Foundation Tuition Scholarships are funded by various pharmacy associations and by auxiliaries, individuals, and other professional organizations. Donors include the University of Texas Pharmaceutical Foundation, the Texas Pharmacy Association Auxiliary, the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Foundation, Dallas County Pharmaceutical Association Auxiliary, El Paso Pharmaceutical Association Auxiliary, the Mid-Coastal Pharmaceutical Association Auxiliary, KMart, The Kroger Company, Martec Pharmaceutical Inc., and Wal-Mart.

Loan Funds

The Klinck Family Loan Funds. In 1975, the Klinck family of McAllen, Texas, established two loan funds to aid pharmacy students. Long-term loans of up to five hundred dollars are available to pharmacy students who demonstrate financial need. A student may apply for more than one loan, but the total is limited to one thousand dollars except in unusual circumstances. Emergency loans are also available and normally repayable in thirty days.

Other loan funds. Other loan funds are available to pharmacy students. Application information for these loans is available from the Office of Student Affairs, Pharmacy Building 5.112.

Student Organizations

Kappa Epsilon. Kappa Epsilon is a national professional fraternity established to promote careers for women in pharmacy. Xi chapter, established in 1943, is one of the largest of the forty-four chapters nationwide. Xi chapter sponsors service and professional projects, including a city-wide Poison Prevention program in elementary schools each February, as well as social events and other extracurricular activities. The chapter awards one scholarship annually to a deserving student.

Kappa Psi. Kappa Psi is a national professional fraternity that promotes the professional development of students in pharmacy schools and the public image of the profession. The Gamma Gamma chapter, one of sixty-four collegiate chapters around the nation, serves the public through a variety of projects. Kappa Psi also sponsors social events to bring the College of Pharmacy together. Two scholarships are awarded annually to active members based on their scholastic achievement and service.

Longhorn Pharmaceutical Association. In December, 1951, the Longhorn Pharmaceutical Association was organized as an association jointly representing the student branches of the American Pharmaceutical Association and the Texas Pharmaceutical Association. The association sponsors service projects and social events and serves to develop professionalism in pharmacy students.

Mexican American Association of Pharmacy Students. The primary goals of the Mexican American Association of Pharmacy Students are to assist in the recruitment and retention of qualified students in the College of Pharmacy, to provide health care education to the community, and to maintain open communication channels between students and the college. Membership is open to prepharmacy and professional students.

Pharmaceutical Association of Compounding. This organization was established at the University in 1992. PAC's goal is to develop and foster a strong interest in the science and art of compounding. The organization sponsors guest speakers from all areas of pharmacy practice. Membership is open to prepharmacy and pharmacy students.

Pharmacy Council. The Pharmacy Council is composed of officers of the recognized student organizations in the College of Pharmacy and elected student representatives from each of the professional pharmacy classes. The president of the council is also a member of the University Cabinet of College Councils. Acting as liaison between the student body and the dean, the Pharmacy Council works to ensure the equitable consideration of student concerns and problems. The council sponsors orientation programs for new pharmacy students, Parents' Day programs, and events that promote student-faculty interaction.

Phi Delta Chi. Lambda chapter of Phi Delta Chi, established at the University in 1905, was reactivated in 1956. Phi Delta Chi is a professional pharmaceutical fraternity of national standing. Membership is open to qualified professional students who are interested in promoting leadership, scholarship, and professional ethics in the field of pharmacy.

Phi Lambda Sigma. Psi chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma, the national pharmacy leadership society, was established at the University in 1989. Students selected for membership must be of high moral and ethical character, must have demonstrated dedication, service, and leadership in the advancement of pharmacy, must have completed at least ninety semester hours of scholastic work, and must be in good academic standing as defined by the College of Pharmacy.

Rho Chi. Nu chapter of Rho Chi, national pharmaceutical honor society, was established at the University in 1930. Charters for chapters of this organization are granted only to groups in colleges that are members in good standing of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Eligibility for membership in the society is based on scholarship, character, personality, and leadership. Students selected for membership must have a pharmacy grade point average of at least 3.20, must be in the top 20 percent of their class, and must have completed semester six of the pharmacy curriculum. All candidates must be approved by the dean of the College of Pharmacy.

Student Chapter, National Community Pharmacists Association. NCPA is a national professional organization representing the interests of independent community pharmacy. The student chapter sponsors projects and events designed to foster the entrepreneurial spirit among future practitioners. The national association has a loan program available to student members, as well as several competitive scholarships and research grants.

Student Chapter, National Pharmaceutical Association. The purpose of the SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate, and execute programs geared toward the improvement of the health, educational, and social environment of the minority community.

University of Texas Student Society of Hospital Pharmacists. The student chapter of the Texas Society of Hospital Pharmacists is an organization for students interested in institutional pharmacy practice. An affiliate of the American and Texas Societies of Hospital Pharmacists, the organization considers a wide range of topics of interest to health professionals and encourages the broadest possible educational introduction to institutional pharmacy and pharmaceutical care. This introduction includes presentation of programs and seminars, tours of pharmacy practice sites, and distribution of literature. The chapter publicizes job openings in hospital pharmacies across the state.

Longhorn Prepharmacy Association. LPPA is the prepharmacy student organization analogous to the Longhorn Pharmaceutical Association for professional students. The chief objectives are to function as a small community of students within a large institution; to provide current information on the preprofessional and professional curricula; and to provide information about the pharmacy profession.

Placement Services

The College of Pharmacy, under the supervision of the assistant dean for experiential programs, conducts a placement conference each fall and spring for graduating students. The conference, held in Austin, gives these students an opportunity to be interviewed for professional practice positions with major employers of pharmacists in Texas and nationwide. A career workshop is held as part of Senior Conference Day about a month before the placement conference to prepare students for the interviews. The differences in practice environments, interviewing techniques, and other areas pertinent to careers in pharmacy are discussed. In addition, the college conducts Career Day each spring. Displays are set up by major employers of pharmacists to inform students about practice opportunities in the profession. The Placement Conference and Career Day are sponsored by participating employers and the Pharmaceutical Foundation.

As a complement to the assistance available from the college, the University Career Center provides comprehensive career services to all students. The center offers professional assistance to students in choosing or changing their majors or careers, seeking an internship, and planning for the job search or for graduate study.

The University makes no promise to secure employment for each graduate.

Graduate Degrees

Graduate programs leading to the Master of Science in Pharmacy and the Doctor of Philosophy are offered through the Graduate School and described in The Graduate Catalog. The graduate student may specialize in medicinal and natural products chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology, pharmaceutics, pharmacotherapy, hospital pharmacy administration, health care administration, or pharmacy administration. Faculty members in each area work closely with students and engage in research in such fields as drug synthesis, pharmacokinetics, drug mechanisms and toxicity, and clinical research.

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