PHARMACY

2930
BRITISH COLUMBIA MINISTRY OF ADVANCED EDUCATION

PO Box 9173
Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 9H7
Tel: 800-561-1818; Web Site: http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentservices/student/sp/awards/

Loans to nursing, medical, midwifery, and pharmacy students from the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education will be forgiven at a rate of 33% per every year of service in a underprivileged or rural area of British Columbia. Three years of service will be rewarded with complete forgiveness of the loan. Must be Canadian. Must have graduated from a post-secondary institution with BC student loans in August 2000, or later. For more information, see Web site: http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentservices/student/sp/awards.

Title of Award:
Loan Forgiveness Program for Nurses, Doctors, Midwives, and Pharmacists

Area, Field, or Subject:
Health and Medical Sciences; Nursing; Pharmacy

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript.

Apply to:
Loan Remission and Management Unit, 800-561-1818.

2931
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN NEW YORK STATE, INC.

194 Washington Ave., Ste. 415
Albany, NY 12210
Tel: (518)434-0439; Fax: (518)427-8676; E-mail: llasher@mhanys.org; Web Site: http://www.mhanys.org

One-time award for individuals studying the prevention and treatment of mental illness and the promotion of mental health. Must be a New York resident attending a New York four-year institution. Application deadline is April 15.

Title of Award:
Edna Aimes Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Health and Medical Sciences; Pharmacy; Psychology; Public Health

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
2 scholarship(s), totaling $5,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $2000. Maximum award amount: $2500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); demonstrate financial need, personal statement.

Deadline for Receipt:
4/15.

Apply to:
Lillian Lasher, Executive Assistant, 518-434-0439 ext. 16, llasher@mhanys.org.

2932
NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Room 1078 EBA
Albany, NY 12234
Tel: (518)486-1319; Fax: (518)486-5346; Web Site: http://www.highered.nysed.gov

Scholarship for New York residents beginning or already enrolled in an approved degree-bearing program of study in New York that leads to licensure in a particular profession. See the Web site for the list of eligible professions. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Award recipients must agree to practice upon licensure in their profession in New York for 12 months for each annual payment received. Priority given to economically disadvantaged members of minority groups underrepresented in the professions.

Title of Award:
Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Architecture; Law/Legal Services; Nursing; Accounting; Landscape Architecture; Engineering/Technology; Dental Health/Services; Interior Design; Psychology; Pharmacy; Health and Medical Sciences; Social Services

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 220. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $5000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Deadline for Receipt:
5/3.

Apply to:
Lewis J. Hall, Coordinator, 518-486-1319.

2933
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22031
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org

Scholarship awarded to African-American undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, or juniors attending any four-year accredited college or university. Must be majoring in accounting/finance, information systems, computer science, engineering or chemistry, marketing, purchasing/operations, or pharmacy. Please visit Web site for more information: http://www.uncf.org.

Title of Award:
Cardinal Health Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Computer Science/Data Processing; Business/Consumer Services; Accounting; Engineering/Technology; Pharmacy

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $5000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to the following races: African American.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; financial need analysis; FAFSA, SAR.

Deadline for Receipt:
11/30.

Apply to:
Program Services Department.

2934
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22031
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org

Scholarship awarded to undergraduate junior or senior enrolled in a pharmacy major. Applicant must attend school in the Washington, D. C. area or in Detroit, Michigan. Must have minimum 2.8 GPA. Please visit Web site for more information: http://www.uncf.org.

Title of Award:
CVS/Pharmacy Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Pharmacy

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to the following races: African American.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; financial need analysis; FAFSA, SAR.

Apply to:
Program Services Department.

2935
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22031
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org

Award for a student with strong interest in the Biological Science field. Those enrolled in Nursing and Pharmacy may also apply. Please visit Web site for more information: http://www.uncf.org.

Title of Award:
Ostina and Herman Hartfield Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Chemical Engineering; Biology; Pharmacy; Nursing

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Maximum no. of awards: 1. Maximum award amount: $2500.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to the following races: African American.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; financial need analysis; FAFSA, SAR.

Apply to:
Program Services Department.

2936
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22031
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org

Must be nominated by financial aid director at the UNCF college. Scholarships for students with 3.0 GPA pursuing science-based or health-related careers. Must be New Jersey resident. Please visit Web site for more information: http://www.uncf.org.

Title of Award:
Wyeth Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Health and Medical Sciences; Physical Sciences and Math; Business/Consumer Services; Biology; Pharmacy

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $5000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: African American.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; financial need analysis.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/6.

Apply to:
Program Services Department.