Pharmacy Scholarship (Print Friendly Version)

In addition to University Scholarships, there are many scholarships available specifically for pharmacy students. These scholarships have been funded through the generosity of alumni and friends of the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Awards are based on academic achievement and professional promise, as well as financial need. Applications are available from the Office of the Assistant Dean, College of Pharmacy.

Annual Scholarships

Berl S. Alstodt Scholarship Established by Harvey Reisman ’43, through the H. Reisman Charitable Trust, a $ 1,000 scholarship, in memory of Professor Berl S. Alstodt, will be awarded to a student in years P-3 through P-6, on the basis of academic promise and financial need.

Baird Family Scholarships Established by the Baird Family Fund in memory of Winfield Baird, a number of $1,000 scholarships are awarded to students in years P-3 through P-6 who demonstrate financial need.

Josué Bruno Memorial Scholarship
Established by Edith Bruno’76, in memory of her husband, a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student of Haitian-American descent in years P-3 through P-6 on the basis of financial need, academic promise, and interest in community pharmacy.

Josué Bruno Scholarship
Established by Vanessa Bruno’02 in memory of her father, $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an African-American student in years P-3 to P-6 on the basis of financial need and academic promise.

Gary M. Cohen Scholarship Established by Gary M. Cohen’81, CEO of Synergy Medical Communications, Inc., a $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a student in years P-3 through P-6 on the basis of financial need and academic promise.

CVS Scholarships*
Funded by CVS Pharmacies, Melville Corporation, five $1,000 scholarships are awarded each year.

Robert and Susan DiGregorio’96 Scholarship
Established by Professor Robert DiGregorio and Susan DiGregorio a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a P-5 or P-6 student with a “B+” or better average, who demonstrates leadership skills through active community service or participation in professional organizations. Candidates who hold elected office in such organizations will be given preference.

Jerome S. Factor Scholarship
Provided by Jerome S. Factor ’60, a $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a student in years P-3 through P-6 on the basis of financial need and academic promise.

Greenberg Family and Madison Fund Scholarship
Established by Frederic Greenberg ’61, Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient, 1987, and Cynthia Madison, this scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is awarded to a student in years P-3 through P-6 on the basis of financial need and academic ability.

Health Marketing Council Scholarship
A $2,500 scholarship is provided by the Health Marketing Council, in the name of Irwin C. Gerson, to a student who has a demonstrated interest in pharmaceutical marketing or advertising.

Indo-American Pharmaceutical Society Scholarships
A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a P-4 student of Indian heritage from either parent. Student must be a member of the Society, must have a general knowledge of India as a country and its heritage, and also be involved in socioprofessional organizations. A second $1,000 scholarship to be given to an American student was instituted in 1995.

Rosa L. Johnson Scholarship
Established by Rosa L. Johnson ’28, a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student in year P-3, P-4, P-5 or P-6 with an interest in serving the community, a demonstrated financial need and academic achievement.

Jerome L. Justman Scholarship
Established by the family of Jerome L. Justman ’57, a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one student (P-3 through P- 6), who has a demonstrated commitment to the community, has a financial need and meets the high standard of academic accomplishment as set forth by the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Korean-American Pharmaceutical Association Scholarship
A $1,500 scholarship is provided by the Korean-American Pharmaceutical Association to a student in P-3 through P-6, on the basis of financial need and academic achievement.

Joseph S. Lindemann Scholarships
Established by Mrs. Lilyan Lindemann through the Lindemann Foundation in memory of her late husband, a Trustee of the College of Pharmacy, several scholarships are awarded to students beginning their first year of professional study (P-3).

Linden Pharmacy Scholarship
Established by Fred Wein ’76, Steven Rosenstein ’79, and Eugene Friedman ’76, $1,000 is awarded annually to a student in years P-3 through P-6 on the basis of financial need and academic promise.

Maimonides Scholarship Program
Maimonides Medical Center provides scholarship support to students interested in pursuing a career in hospital pharmacy. Priority is given to students who reside near the Maimonides Medical Center. Recipients are given part-time work opportunities, and upon graduation are expected to practice as pharmacists at Maimonides for a set period of time.

Vera Morella Memorial Scholarship
Established by Patrick Daddino ’70 in memory of his mother, a $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student in year P-3 through P-6 on the basis of financial need.

Rite Aid Scholarships*
Funded by the Rite Aid Corporation, several $1,000 scholarships are awarded to students who are Rite Aid pharmacy interns and who have excellent communication and leadership skills.

Sheila Rosenberg Memorial Scholarship
Established by friends and colleagues of Professor Jack M. Rosenberg, a $500 scholarship is awarded each year to a student in years P-3 through P-6, on the basis of financial need and academic achievement.

Ross Communications Associates, Inc. Scholarship
Established by Robert M. Ross, a member of the College’s Council of Overseers, a $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a student in years P-3 through P-6, on the basis of financial need and academic achievement.

Liesel B. Schumacher Academic & Leadership Excellence Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship award is given to a student in years P-4 through P-6 who has displayed outstanding qualities of leadership success in extracurricular activities and excellence in scholarship with an average of 3.5 or higher. Established by Sophia Lai ’05 and Brian Yeung ’04 in honor of Liesel B. Schumacher, Assistant Dean for Administration and valedictorian of the LIU Class of 1997, for her tireless and exemplary service on behalf of students at the College of Pharmacy.

Schuss Scholarships*
Funded through the efforts of the Bellco Drug Company, scholarships of up to $1,000 are awarded to students in years P-3, P-4, P-5 or P-6, based on academic promise and financial need.

Arnold Schwartz Memorial Scholarships
Established by Mrs. Arnold Schwartz, in memory of her late husband and benefactor of the College, a number of $1,000 scholarships are awarded to students in years P-3 through P-6 who demonstrate financial need.

Arnold Schwartz Memorial Workships
Several workships, presented by Mrs. Arnold Schwartz in memory of her late husband, are awarded to students in the professional pharmacy program who are actively assisting members of the administration or faculty in research projects or other useful assignments in order to enhance their academic development.

Reuben Sorkin Memorial Scholarship
Established by Eric Sorkin ’72 in memory of his grandfather, Reuben Sorkin, a 1921 graduate of the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, two $1,000 scholarships are awarded each year. The scholarships are given to beginning pharmacy students (P-3) and are based on financial need, academic promise and an interest in community practice. The scholarship will continue for recipients throughout their course of study, based on their academic performance.

Staten Island Medical Center Scholarships
Staten Island Medical Center provides scholarship support to students interested in pursuing a career in hospital pharmacy. Priority is given to students who reside near the Staten Island Medical Center. Recipients are given part-time work opportunities, and upon graduation are expected to practice as pharmacists at Staten Island Medical Center for a set period of time.

Howard Stein Memorial Scholarship
Established by Edward M. Frankel ’58, President of Windmill Vitamin, in memory of his classmate and partner, this scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is awarded to a student in years P-3 through P-6, on the basis of financial need and academic ability.

Edward Stempel Scholarship
Established by Professor Emeritus Edward Stempel ’49, and continued by his family in his memory, a $500 scholarship is awarded to a student in years P-3 through P-6, on the basis of financial need and academic ability.

Steven Strauss Scholarship
Funded by Professor Emeritus Steven Strauss ’55, a $500 scholarship is provided to a senior pharmacy student who is completing all academic requirements, but who has significant debt to the University.

Sols Pharmacy Scholarship
Established by Steven J. Kabakoff ’69, a $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a student (P-3 through P-6) on the basis of financial need and academic ability. Efforts will be made to make the award to a student of Hispanic origin.

Wal-Mart Scholarship*
Founded by Wal-Mart, a $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior student with high scholastic standing and strong leadership qualities.

Stella Widenski Award
Awards of $100 each are presented by the Alumni Association of the College to two students who have completed year P-3, on the basis of financial need and scholarly achievement.

* These scholarships are awarded to students in years P-3 through P-6 based upon academic achievement and a demonstrated interest in pursuing entrepreneurial and management careers in community pharmacy.

Endowed Scholarships  

Philip and Lillian Kamenkowitz Scholarships
Established by Philip Kamenkowitz ’22, a number of $500 scholarships are awarded to beginning pharmacy students on the basis of financial need and academic promise. Awards are continued through the course of study if good academic standing is maintained.

Franc H. Largeman Scholarship
Established by Lila Largeman Gable ’50 in memory of her parents, a scholarship of approximately $500 is awarded to a student, P-3 through P-6, on the basis of financial need and academic ability. Franc H. Largeman, Ph.G., was a graduate of Columbia University College of Pharmacy, Class of 1919.

The Marvin Persky Scholarship
Established by the family of Marvin Persky ‘60, M.S.’70, a scholarship is awarded to a student (P-3 through P-6), who is an immigrant or the child of immigrants to this country and has displayed outstanding qualities of character, including the gift of humor, an appreciation of learning in general, and excellence in scholarship with an average of “B” or higher.

Irving Rubin Scholarship Fund
Established by friends and colleagues of Irving Rubin ‘36, this fund provides approximately $4,000 a year in both undergraduate and graduate scholarship support for outstanding students with a demonstrated interest in community pharmacy, wholesale distribution, pharmaceutical marketing, management, sales or journalism.

Henry A. Panasci, Jr. Scholarships
Established by the Henry A. and Faye Panasci Fund, two $1,000 scholarships are awarded in honor of Mr. Henry A. Panasci, Jr., Chairman of the Board, Faye’s Drug Company, Inc.

Seymour Weinstein Memorial Scholarship
Established by the friends of Seymour Weinstein ’54, an annual scholarship is awarded to a student on the basis of financial need and academic achievement. The award will be given to a student who has a demonstrated interest in industrial pharmacy and who best exhibits the qualities of creativity and independent thought as exemplified by Seymour Weinstein.

Florida Alumni Scholarships
Established by the Florida Chapter, Brooklyn College of Pharmacy Alumni Association, these scholarships are awarded annually, in perpetuity, to students who meet the listed criteria. The scholarships are named in honor of individuals who have unselfishly devoted themselves to the betterment of the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Berl S. Alstodt Memorial Scholarship
A certificate and $300 are given to the student having the highest standing in Medicinal Chemistry I and II.

Anne Colin Memorial Scholarship
A $500 scholarship is given to a student in years P-3 through P-6, based on academic achievement and financial need.

David Colin Scholarship
A $500 scholarship is given to a student in year P-3, based on academic achievement and financial need.

Philip E. Davis Achievement Award
A $500 scholarship award is given student in year P-4 who has displayed outstanding qualities of leadership, success in extracurricular activities and excellence in scholarship with an average of “B” or higher.

Irwin C. Feder Scholarship
A $500 scholarship is given to a student in years P-3 through P-6, based on academic achievement and financial need. Stephen M. Gross Scholarship $500 scholarship is given to a student years P-3 through P-6, based on academic achievement and financial need.

Stephen M. Gross Scholarship
A $500 scholarship is given to a student in years P-3 through P-6, based on academic achievement and financial need.

Alan Katz Scholarship
A $500 scholarship is given to a student in year P-4, based on scholarship, achievement and financial need.

Constantine Lopilato Scholarship
A $500 scholarship is given to a student in year P-5, based on academic achievement and financial need.

Howard Maltz Scholarship
A $500 scholarship is given to a student in years P-3 through P-6, based on academic achievement and financial need.

Marie Schwartz Scholarship
A $500 scholarship is given to a student in years P-3 through P-6, based on academic achievement and financial need.

Arthur G. Zupko Scholarship
A $500 scholarship is given to a student in years P-4, P-5 or P-6, with high scholastic standing and an interest in research. The candidate is further required to participate in a research project with a faculty member.

University Scholars Program

Several endowed scholarships have been established through the generosity of friends of the College and University. The income from these endowment funds is used to support the scholarships and the amount of award may vary.

Alumni Association Executive Board Scholarship
Established through contributions made by members of the Alumni Association Executive Board, and matched by Professor Emeritus Steven Strauss, a scholarship is awarded to a student in years P-1 to P-4 on the basis of academic promise and financial need.

Edmund I. Axelroad ’50 Scholarships
Established through a bequest from the Estate of Edmund I. Axelroad, several scholarships will be awarded to students in years P-1 to P-4 for the benefit of American born students on the basis of financial need.

Louis V. Clemente ’24 Scholarships
Established by the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, up to seven scholarships are awarded each year to students years P-1 to P-4. Awards are made to students who have demonstrated the capacity to achieve educational and professional goals and the initiative to seek opportunities to further their progress. Financial need and character are also criteria for the award.

Fuji Photo Film Scholarships
Established by Fuji Photo Film USA, Inc. through the efforts of Mr. Robert Cartwright, Vice President, these scholarships are awarded to students in years P-1 through P-4 on the basis of academic promise and financial need.

Leonard A. Genovese Scholarships
Established in honor of Leonard A. Genovese, Chairman and President of Genovese Drug Stores, Inc., these scholarships are awarded to students in years P-1 to P-4 on the basis of academic promise and financial need.

Irwin and Lenore Gerson Scholarship
Established by Irwin and Lenore Gerson, a scholarship is awarded to a student in years P-1 to P-4 on the basis of academic promise and financial need.

Robert W. Hannan Scholarships
Established in honor of Robert W. Hannan, Vice Chairman, Eckerd Corporation, two scholarships are awarded to students in years P-1 to P-4 on the basis of academic promise and financial need.

Daniel Kantor’54 Leadership Scholarship
Established by his daughter Heidi, the endowed scholarship will be awarded to a class leader, who like her Dad demonstrates an interest in student government. Daniel Kantor served as president for his freshman, sophomore and junior years and President of the Student Council in his senior year.

Moon Kyung Kim Scholarship
Established by Moon Kyung Kim’77, a scholarship is awarded to a student in year P1-P6 solely on the basis of financial need.

Leon Lachman Scholarship
Established by Dr. Leon Lachman, a member of the College’s Council of Overseers, a scholarship will be awarded to a student in year P-5 or P-6, on the basis of financial need.

Eugene and Beverly Luntey Scholarship
Established in 1998 when Eugene Luntey retired as Chair of the University’s Board of Trustees. Awarded to a student who has high financial need and high academic standing.

Medco Health Solutions Scholarship
Established by Medco Health Solutions through the efforts of Frederick D. Klein ’52, a scholarship is awarded to a student in years P-1 to P-4 who excels academically but needs financial assistance.

Irina & Olga Pikovskaya Scholarships
Established by Irina Pikovskaya ’00, Pharm.D. ’01, a scholarship will be awarded to a student in year P-3. Preference will be given to applicants who are single women, fluent in an Eastern European language, with a dependent child or children.

Mohammed Saleh Scholarship
Established by Mohammed Saleh MS’77, a scholarship is awarded to a student in year P-1 through P-4. The award will be made to a student of Asian origin (preferably from Bangladesh) on the basis of academic promise and financial need.

Arnold Consultancy and Technology LLC/Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. Scholarship
Established through the efforts of Dr. Renee Goldberg Arnold, a member of the College’s Council of Overseers, a scholarship is awarded to a student in years P-1 to P-4 who demonstrates academic excellence and overcomes significant hardship.

Schein Pharmaceutical, Inc. Scholarship
Established by Schein Pharmaceutical, Inc., through the efforts of Martin Sperber, a scholarship is awarded to a student in years P-1 to P-4 on the basis of academic promise and financial need.

Sperber Family Scholarship Fund s
Established by the generosity of Martin Sperber, a member of the College’s Council of Overseers, and a Trustee of Long Island University, scholarships will be awarded to students in year P-3 through P-6 on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.

Howard Sternheim ’54 Memorial Scholarships
Established in memory of Howard Sternheim, by friends and family, scholarships are awarded to students in years P-1 to P-4 on the basis of academic promise and financial need. Mr. Sternheim was vice chair of the College’s Council of Overseers at the time of his death, and was awarded the College’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 1998.