Congratulations to the 2023 Phi Delta Chi – Alpha Psi Foundation Founding Directors’ Scholarship Recipient: Jasmine Heinemann
This $1,500 scholarship was established in 2023 to recognize a first- or second-year pharmacy student for their involvement in Phi Delta Chi executive leadership. The Alpha Psi Education, Scholarship, & Leadership Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt public benefit corporation, provides scholarships and leadership development for student pharmacists and new practitioners. Following Alpha Psi’s 50th anniversary, the Foundation was established by a group of alumni with a vision to create and develop tomorrow’s leaders in pharmacy, healthcare, and communities across the nation. This award is dedicated to recognizing the Founding Directors, including Gary L. DeGuire, Wayne E. Gohl, Louis “Rusty” F. Hewitson, Duane E. Isetti, Edward A. Larimer, Flint Pendergraft, Ralph L. Saroyan, John F. “Jack” Schlegel, and Arthur C. Whitney, to commemorate their vision and dedication to creating the Foundation.
Focus: A Phi Delta Chi brother currently enrolled in their first or second year of pharmacy school who has demonstrated extraordinary service to the Alpha Psi chapter through executive leadership.
Criteria:
a. First- or second-year pharmacy student
b. Active Phi Delta Chi Brother
c. Involvement with Phi Delta Chi Executive Leadership
d. Minimum 2.5 GPA
Congratulations to the 2023 Phi Delta Chi – Alpha Psi Foundation Endowed Scholarship Recipient: Megan Tri
This $1,000 scholarship was established in 2023 to recognize an undergraduate Phi Delta Chi brother for their commitment to leadership service within the school and/or community.
The Alpha Psi Education, Scholarship, & Leadership Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt public benefit corporation, provides scholarships and leadership development for student pharmacists and new professionals. The Foundation embodies the belief that investing in the development of student pharmacists and new professionals is an investment in improving the profession of pharmacy and health of our communities.
Focus: A Phi Delta Chi undergraduate brother who has demonstrated extraordinary service within the School of Pharmacy and/or community.
Criteria:
a. Undergraduate student
b. Active Phi Delta Chi Brother
c. Involvement within the School of Pharmacy and/or community
d. Minimum 3.0 GPA
Congratulations to the 2023 Ivan W. Rowland Memorial Outstanding Senior Scholarship Recipient:
Dr. Bill Zhang
This $1,500 scholarship established in 1961 is given to the outstanding member of the graduating senior class. The scholarship was renamed in 1999 to honor the memory of our chapter’s founder, advisor, and mentor, Ivan “Cy” Rowland, founding Dean of the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy and namesake of the Alpha Psi Chapter which was chartered during his Grand Presidency of the Fraternity. The scholarship is presented annually at the APES&L Foundation Banquet.
Focus: Awarded to a graduating senior for outstanding service to Alpha Psi Chapter during their tenure of membership.
Criteria: An Alpha Psi senior in good academic standing.
Congratulations to the 2023 Helen Rowland/ Phi Delta Chi Memorial Scholarship:
Dr. Kathleen Gani
This $1,500 scholarship was established in 1994 in the beloved memory of Helen Rowland, wife of School of Pharmacy and Alpha Psi’s founder, Ivan W. Rowland. The scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior at the School of Pharmacy senior awards ceremony.
Focus: A graduating pharmacy senior who has demonstrated extraordinary service to the community while enrolled at the School of Pharmacy.
Criteria: This scholarship is open to any Pacific Pharmacy Senior that is an active brother of Phi Delta Chi.
Congratulations to the 2023 MAX Scholarship Recipient: Dr. Kathleen Gani
This $1,000 scholarship was established in 1977 to honor the past chapter advisor Dr. Max Polinsky. The scholarship is presented annually at the APES&L Foundation Banquet.
Focus: Academic excellence and involvement in the Chapter and Community.
Criteria: Must be a senior, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 while in the School of Pharmacy, must have involvement with the fraternity, and must have involvement with the community.
Congratulations to the 2023 Rick Friedmann Memorial Senior Achievement Scholarship Recipient:
Dr. Klara Kim
This $1000 scholarship was established in 1959 and is given to a graduating senior. It was renamed in 2000 to honor the memory of Alumni Brother Rick Friedmann for his outstanding contributions to the Alumni Association. The scholarship is presented annually at the APES&L Foundation Banquet.
Focus: Active involvement within the School of Pharmacy
Criteria: High scholastic ability, involvement with the fraternity, involvement with the School of Pharmacy, membership and involvement within other pharmacy organizations, and any other involvement which may be pertinent.
