The Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Scholarships
All UH Hilo the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy scholarship funds come from a variety of sources such as private donors, professional associations, and state and local business firms. The purpose of UH Hilo the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy scholarship program is to recognize and reward students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and have shown a commitment to leadership and community activities within the college.
Many awards also consider financial need. The scholarship awards imply the expectation of continued exceptional performance and leadership by the recipients in the years ahead. Scholarships are contingent upon the availability of funds and the continued commitment of our generous sponsors.
Previously Awarded Scholarships from the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy and the UH Foundation
Community Health Center Success Scholarship in Pharmacy
The purpose of this award is to provide an annual scholarship to support one UH Hilo the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy student through four consecutive years in the Pharm.D. program.
To be eligible for consideration students must have graduated from a high school in the state of Hawaiʻi, be enrolled full time in the UHH DKICP Pharm.D. program, and demonstrate financial need. Preference for this award is for students with an interest in pursuing a career as a pharmacist in a community health center setting and with prior volunteer or work experience, preferably in a federally qualified community health center setting, or alternatively in a hospital.
The recipient must maintain good academic standing in the College to continue the award for four years.
DKICP Inaugural Class of 2011 Scholarship
Scholarships are for full-time students who are pursuing a Pharm.D. degree at UH Hilo.
Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate leadership and community service that promotes the DKICP. This scholarship is available to second, third and fourth year students only.
DKICP Wal-Mart Scholarship
Scholarships are for full-time students who are pursuing a Pharm.D. degree at UH Hilo.
Recipients must have financial need, a minimum 3.0 GPA, a desire to enter community practice upon graduation and demonstrated evidence of leadership. Preference for this award will be for individuals who have achieved high academic standing over the past three years and have previous experience in community practice.
The amount of the scholarships will be based on the availability of funds.
CVS Caremark
Scholarships are for full-time students who are pursuing a Pharm.D. degree at UH Hilo.
Recipients must have an interest and commitment to practice in a retail pharmacy setting upon graduation. This scholarship will not be awarded twice to the same individual.
The number and amount of scholarships will be based on the availability of funds.
Elwin and Valerie Goo Endowed Excellence Scholarship
Scholarships are for full-time students who are pursuing a Pharm.D. degree at UH Hilo.
Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.5. This scholarship is available to third year and fourth year students.
Grace Mizuko Miyawaki Pharmacy Scholarship
Scholarships are for full-time students who are pursuing a Pharm.D. degree at UH Hilo.
Preference is given to students who have graduated from a high school in Hawaii and demonstrates some degree of financial need.
The number and amount of scholarships will be based on the availability of funds.
Haga Family Endowed Scholarship
Scholarships are for full-time students who are pursuing a Pharm.D. degree at UH Hilo.
Selection will consider both academic merit and financial need. Recipients must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Preference is given to Big Island High School graduates.
The number and amount of scholarships will be based on the availability of funds.
Hawaii Independent Pharmacies Endowed Excellence Scholarship
Scholarships are for full-time students who are pursuing a Pharm.D. degree at UH Hilo.
Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.5, be a graduate of a high school in the state of Hawaii and demonstrate financial need.
J.M. Long Foundation Pharmacy Scholarship
Scholarships are for full-time students who are pursuing a Pharm.D. degree at UH Hilo and preference is given to students in their 2nd or 3rd professional year of study.
Recipients must have an interest in practicing in a retail community setting.
The number and amount of scholarships will be based on the availability of funds.
National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation Pharmacy Partners Scholarship
Scholarships are for full-time students who are pursuing a Pharm.D. degree at UH Hilo.
Recipients must have an interest in pursuing a career in community pharmacy.
The number and amount of scholarships will be based on the availability of funds.
Ron and Alice Taniguchi Endowed Scholarship in Pharmacy
Dr. Ronald Taniguchi and his wife Alice Taniguchi endowed this scholarship in 2013 to support third and fourth year student pharmacists at DKICP that are high school graduates from the neighbor islands of Kaua’I, Moloka’I and Lana’i.
Dr. Taniguchi capped a 40 year pharmacy career as a faculty member at DKICP, retiring in 2011.
UH Hilo College of Pharmacy Alumni Association Scholarship
Scholarships are for full-time students who are pursuing a Pharm.D. degree at UH Hilo.
Recipients must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and demonstrate a strong interest in participating in UHH DKICP Alumni Association activities and show leadership and community service that promotes the UH Hilo DKICP.
This award is available for second, third or fourth year students.
Walgreens Diversity Scholarship
Scholarships are for full-time students who are pursuing a Pharm.D. degree at UH Hilo.
Recipients must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and have demonstrated efforts toward raising awareness and/or educating others of diversity in the Pharmacy profession. This scholarship will not be awarded twice to the same individual.
The number and amount of scholarships will be based on the availability of funds.
Aloha Shoyu DKICP Scholarship
Scholarships are for full-time students who are pursuing a Pharm.D. degree at UH Hilo.
Recipients must have a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need not necessarily as determined by federal guidelines, and must be graduates of a high school in the state of Hawaiʻi.
Safeway Scholarship
Scholarships are for full-time students who are pursuing a Pharm.D. degree at UH Hilo.
Recipients must have a demonstrated interest in retail pharmacy. Preference is given to students with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
The number and amount of scholarships will be based on the availability of funds.
UH Hilo Grants and Scholarships
UH Hilo College of Pharmacy Merit-Based Scholarship Award
This prestigious award recognizes exceptional academic achievements.
Scholarship recipients are chosen based on a competitive process which takes into consideration academic and leadership success.
Awards are available for incoming and current students enrolled full time in the Pharm.D. program.
How to Apply
For students currently enrolled in the UH Hilo DKICP Pharm.D. program, applications open every January and close on March 1 every year. These applications are reviewed by a committee and awards will be granted for the next academic year. Award announcements are made between May and October as funds become available. You may apply for scholarships online.
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