THE ABBOTT PRIZE
Abbott Laboratories Limited awards an annual prize consisting of $250. This
prize is awarded to a student of high academic merit. The Award will be made
by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on
the Recommendation of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
ABBOTT PRIZE IN PHARMACOLOGY
Abbott Laboratories Limited provides an award of $200.00 and the textbook
“The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics” to the student achieving the highest
academic standing in Pharmacy 4009 (Pharmacology). The award will be made
by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on
the recommendation of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
THE 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 Honors
Dissertation on addictions issues. It will be awarded on a rotating basis
to students in Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, and Social Work with a Faculty
of School receiving only one award in any given scholarship year. These awards
will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid upon recommendation of the Dean/Director/Head of the respective
Faculty or School.
THE APOTEX INC./P.A.C.E. "FUTURE LEADER" AWARD
This award, valued at $1,000.00 will be provided annually to a student entering
the final year of the program. The award is in recognition of a significant
leadership role in organizations and associations of the undergraduate student
body of the school as well as in recognition of the likelihood of noteworthy
future contribution to the profession. In addition, the candidate should have
consistently maintained a good academic standing throughout his/her undergraduate
program. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director, School
of Pharmacy.
THE AVENTIS PHARMA SCHOLARSHIPS
Aventis Pharma offers annually two scholarships in the amount of $750.00
each to deserving students entering the first year of the Pharmacy program.
The selection will be based on academic achievement and admission requirements.
These scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid based upon the recommendation of the Director,
School of Pharmacy.
THE BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD. PHARMACY AWARD
Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd. offers annually two scholarships in the
amount of $1,000.00 each to students entering the first year of the program.
Selection for the Boehringer Ingelheim scholarship will be based on academic
achievement and admission requirements. These scholarships will be awarded
by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid based
upon the recommendation of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
CANADIAN FOUNDATION FOR PHARMACY FELLOWSHIPS AWARD (NATIONAL AWARD)
The Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy Fellowships Award is made to nine senior
Canadian pharmacy students. The award is provided to encourage excellence
within the profession of pharmacy and is made possible by the annual contributions
of practicing pharmacists and pharmacy-related businesses who share a vision
of progress.
CANADIAN FOUNDATION FOR PHARMACY PAST PRESIDENTS' AWARD (NATIONAL AWARD)
The Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy Past Presidents' Award is made annually
to the most outstanding pharmacy student in a Canadian university and is based
on scholarship, on contributions to undergraduate life and on the likelihood
of future noteworthy contributions to the community and the profession.
THE G.R. DUNCAN PRIZE IN PHARMACY
This award of $100.00 is to be given annually to a student in any year of
the pharmacy program who displays school spirit, is involved in school-related
extra curricular activities, and promotes the profession of pharmacy. The
recipient shall be chosen by student ballot. It is awarded by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid, on the recommendation of
the Director, School of Pharmacy.
THE DRUG STORE PHARMACY (DOMINION) BURSARIES
The Pharmacy division of Dominion Canada has established two bursaries of
$500.00 each. These bursaries are provided to two deserving students who have
demonstrated significant financial need. These bursaries will be awarded by
the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid based
on a recommendation from the Director, School of Pharmacy.
THE EXCELLENCE IN COMPOUNDING AWARD
This award is given to a student completing the First Year of the Pharmacy
program who obtains the highest mark in the compounding laboratory portion
of the First Year Pharmacy program. The award is valued at $150.00. It will
be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid upon the recommendation of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
FISHER SCIENTIFIC AWARD
This award of $250.00 is provided to the Pharmacy student who makes the
best presentation at the Annual Research Forum at the School of Pharmacy.
It is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid, on the recommendation of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
THE EDWARD D. FREEMAN BURSARY
This bursary honours the memory of Edward D. Freeman, a prominent Harbour
Grace pharmacist who was a founding member of the Newfoundland Pharmaceutical
Association. It shall be awarded to a deserving student of good academic standing
in the School of Pharmacy on successful completion of Pharmacy Year I to
enable the student to complete his/her studies with financial assistance.
This bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid based upon the recommendation of the Director, School of
Pharmacy.
THE CHARLES E. FROSST SCHOLARSHIP IN PHARMACY
This award of $1,000.00 and a medal is presented by Merck Frosst Canada
Inc. to the top first-year student of the Pharmacy program. It is awarded
by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid,
on the recommendation of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
GLAXO-HARLOW AWARD IN CLINICAL PHARMACY
Galxo Canada Inc. offers $2,000.00 annually which provides travel expenses
allowing two students each year to undergo the last rotation of their clinical
clerkship in London, England. Students reside at Harlow Campus. Students must
apply for this award. Applicants are selected on the basis of academic achievement
as well as their performance on a required assignment. The award is not given
to an applicant if all criteria for the award are not met. The selection
will be made by clinical faculty, School of Pharmacy.
THE ROBERT HEALE MEMORIAL BURSARY
This bursary honours the memory of Robert Heale, an honourary life member
of the Newfoundland Pharmaceutical Association who practised for over 50 years
as a community pharmacist; and trained many pharmacists before pharmacy training
programs were in place in Newfoundland. It is awarded to a student in any
year of the pharmacy program who demonstrates scholarship standing and financial
need. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid on the basis of a recommendation from the Director, School
of Pharmacy.
THE DR. L.R. HENSMAN PRIZE
This prize consists of a cash award and a trophy to be kept on permanent
display in the School of Pharmacy. It will be awarded to the student who places
first in the CAPSI sponsored patient counselling competition. Each year the
name of the student will be affixed to the trophy and a $100.00 cash prize
will be awarded. This prize is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid, on the recommendation of the Director, School
of Pharmacy.
THE J. KEITH LAWTON MEMORIAL BURSARY
This bursary has been established by the Board of Directors and employees
of Lawton Drug Stores with the support of the Sobeys Foundation, to honour
the memory of J. Keith Lawton. The value of the award will represent the interest
generated from the endowment each year. It will be awarded to a deserving
student selected from all students enrolled in the Pharmacy program. This
award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the School of Pharmacy.
THE L.J. LAWTON MEMORIAL AWARD
A plaque, donated by the Canadian Pharmaceutical Association in memory of
Louis J. Lawton, a founder of the Newfoundland Pharmaceutical Association,
is presented each year as an Honor Award to a student entering the final year
of the Pharmacy program. The recipient shall be chosen by the students and
faculty by ballot in recognition of a commitment to the School of Pharmacy
as well as a high degree of academic ability and showing of promise in making
significant contributions to the profession of Pharmacy. In addition, this
shall be accompanied by a miniature award and $500.00 in aid of tuition. The
award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid, on the recommendation of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
THE ELI LILLY BOOK AWARD
Eli Lilly Canada Inc. provides an award for a deserving student in the first
year of the Pharmacy program. The award consists of the current edition of
Martindale's Extra Pharmacopoeia and $200.00. The student selected to receive
this award will have an academically sound record with a willingness to participate
and a potential for leadership roles. The award will be made by the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation
of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
THE MEDIS ATLANTIC LTD. SCHOLARSHIP/BURSARY
Medis Atlantic Ltd. provides two awards valued at $250 each. These awards
will be open to all students enrolled in the School of Pharmacy and will be
awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need. The awards will
be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
THE MERCK SCHOLARSHIP
This award consists of $1,000, a Merck Manual and a Merck Index. It is presented
by Merck Frosst Canada Inc. to the top second-year student of the Pharmacy
program. It is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid, on the recommendation of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
THE NATURAL MEDICINES COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE RECOGNITION AWARD
This award is presented to an outstanding graduate who has shown an interest
in evidence-based approach to patient care, in particular when considering
natural medicines. The winner receives the current edition of the Natural
Medicines Comprehensive Database Book, assess t the Database online, complimentary
enrollment in the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database continuing education
series, and an award certificate.
THE NOVOPHARM SCHOLARSHIP/BURSARY
Novopharm Limited provides two awards in the amount of $500 to be granted
annually to students achieving excellence in one of pharmaceutical manufacturing,
biopharmaceutics, or medicinal chemistry. The awards will be made by the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation
of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
THE ORGANON CANADA LIMITED SCHOLARSHIP/BURSARY
Organon Canada Limited offers annually an award of $350 which is open to
all students enrolled in the School of Pharmacy. In addition, a permanent
award in the form of a medical dictionary will also be given. The award is
given to a deserving student of good academic standing. The award will be
made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid
on the recommendation of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
ORIENTATION TO PHARMACY AWARD
This scholarship is to be awarded to a student entering the second year
of the Pharmacy program who obtains the highest mark in the Orientation to
Pharmacy course. It is to be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid, on the recommendation of the Director, School
of Pharmacy.
THE P.A.C.E./APOTEX INC. SCHOLARSHIP/ BURSARIES
Apotex Incorporated provides two awards annually in the amount of $750 each.
The first is provided to a student who has completed year I of the Pharmacy
program with a high level of academic excellence, as judged by the faculty,
and who intends to proceed to year II. The second is provided to the student
who achieves the highest standing in Physical Pharmacy 4002 during Pharmacy
year II. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid based on a recommendation from the Director,
School of Pharmacy.
PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES LIMITED SCHOLARSHIP/BURSARY
This award of $500.00 is provided to a student who has successfully completed
the first year of the Pharmacy program. It is awarded by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid, on the recommendation of
the Director, School of Pharmacy.
PHARMACY'S CANADA CENTENNIAL SCHOLARS AWARD
This award offered by the Canadian Pharmaceutical Association consists of
a $200.00 cash prize and a travel tour of approximately two weeks to visit
manufacturing laboratories and health facilities in Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa
and to attend the annual conference of the Association. It is made to a student
who has completed the second year of the Pharmacy program. The award will
be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
PHARMACY MANAGEMENT PRIZE
This prize, valued at $100.00, is to be awarded annually to a student who
attains the highest grade in the Pharmacy Management course. It is awarded
by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid, on
the recommendation of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
RATIOPHARM ENTRANCE AWARD
Ratiopharm provides a $1,000.00 award annually to a student entering first
year Pharmacy. The recipient will be selected on the basis of scholarship
standing as defined by the University and the results of the Pharmacy College
Admission Test. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School
of Pharmacy.
THE ROCHE PRIZE
Hoffmann-La Roche Limited offers annually a prize in the amount of $1000.00.
It is awarded on the basis of academic merit to a student entering the School
of Pharmacy. The prize will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid upon recommendation of the Director, School
of Pharmacy.
SABEX INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP/BURSARY
Sabex International (1980) Limited offers annually two awards of $500.00
each which are open to all students enrolled in the School of Pharmacy. They
are to be awarded to students of good academic standing with an aptitude for
Pharmacy. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School
of Pharmacy.
THE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
The School of Pharmacy provides two awards annually in the amount of $1,000.00
each to students entering the first year of the program. Recipients will be
selected on the basis of academic achievement and admission requirements test.
These awards will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid based upon the recommendation of the Director, School of
Pharmacy.
THE SHOPPER'S DRUG MART ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES
Shoppers Drug Mart provides three scholarships/bursaries valued at $600.00
each. These awards will be open to all students enrolled in the School of
Pharmacy and will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial
need. The awards will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
WARNER WELLCOME DRUGS IN SELF-MEDICATION AWARD
An annual award of $500.00 is presented by Warner Wellcome to a student
who excels in the Self-Medication course in the final year of the program.
The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
THE WYETH AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Wyeth Limited presents an annual award consisting of a certificate mounted
on a plaque and a $200 cash prize. The award is presented for excellence in
Clinical Pharmacy by a graduating pharmacy student. The award will be made
by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on
the recommendation of the Director, School of Pharmacy.
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