College of Pharmacy Scholarships

ScholarshipUniverse

The College of Pharmacy awarded over $1.1 Million in scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year.  Our scholarships are awarded based on a combination of several factors which include financial need, academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership skills. The College of Pharmacy Scholarship Committee selects scholarship recipients and all decisions are final.

You can explore College of Pharmacy Scholarships at the ScholarshipUniverse portal. Search using the keyword "Pharmacy" and you will find all of our scholarships and their criteria.

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Scholarship applications for the upcoming academic year will open in early spring 2025.

Please note that scholarships only appear on ScholarshipUniverse during the application period.

Incoming first-year pharmacy students (P1's) are automatically awarded scholarships, so no application process is required. 

All College of Pharmacy Scholarships require full-time student classification.  FAFSA submissions are required for eligibility for any need-based scholarships.  As such, U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status as a non-U.S. citizen is required for such awards. International students who meet the criteria are also eligible for the scholarship awards.

Scholarship awards account for financial need, academic performance, professional contributions, and additional criteria specified by the scholarship donor.

Students are eligible to apply and/or receive scholarship awards during each year of the 4-year professional program.

External Scholarships

Occasionally there are outside organizational scholarships available. These opportunities are highlighted for current College of Pharmacy students internally and require separate application with the company.

Award Process

1. Application: Student completes application within the specified timeframe.
2. Review: The Scholarship committee reviews applications (April-May).
3. Notification: Recipients are notified of award during the summer months.
4. Acceptance: Recipients must acknowledge acceptance and complete the “Thank You” component through ScholarshipUniverse.

Incoming first-year pharmacy students (P1s) who are automatically awarded scholarship do not need to complete this component.

Thank You Component

To ensure that your scholarship is disbursed in time for the first billing due date, it is crucial to complete the thank you component of the scholarship process. This thank you note is an important gesture that allows our donors to see the positive impact of their generosity on your educational journey and success in the College of Pharmacy.

Instructions

1. Log in to ScholarshipUniverse: Access the platform at www.ferris.edu/su.
2. Acknowledge Acceptance: Indicate that you accept the scholarship by checking the appropriate confirmation box or following the acceptance instructions provided on ScholarshipUniverse.
3. Complete the Thank You Note: Follow the prompts to write a sincere and personalized thank you note to your scholarship donor. Share your experiences, goals, and how this scholarship will help you advance in your pharmacy education. You can see the name of the specific scholarship you received on your Ferris Financial Aid Award Offer in Ferris360. Please try and reference the specific name of scholarship you are receiving from College of Pharmacy.
4. Submit by Deadline: Ensure that you complete and submit your thank you note and acknowledgement within 10 business days. Failure to do so could result in the cancellation of your scholarship.

Scholarships are awarded once a year. Actual disbursements are divided equally between fall and spring semesters.

If you have questions about College of Pharmacy scholarships, contact the Dean's Office at (231) 591-2254.

Giving to the College of Pharmacy

We would like to thank the donors who fund these scholarships with their generous gifts to the College of Pharmacy. These funds provide invaluable support for graduate students every year. 

If you are interested in providing a scholarship opportunity in your name, please explore our Giving page or make a donation now.

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