Scholarships and Tuition Assistance

Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy

UT Tyler Scholarships

UT Tyler Scholarships for Returning Students describes the single application process that students use to apply for UT Tyler-based individual and endowed scholarships. Awards range in criteria, requirements and amounts. Students currently receiving the "Regents", "Patriot", "Patriot Achievement", "Presidential", "Graduate", "National Merit Finalist", and "National Merit Semi-Finalist" scholarships are not eligible to apply for additional scholarship funding. Incoming Pharm.D. students and upper-level Pharm.D. students may apply for UT Tyler pharmacy-related scholarships through this application.

Pharm.D. students MAY be eligible for the following UT Tyler Scholarships:

• Veteran Scholarships (aka “Only in America Scholarship”): Edibility for these scholarships include honorably discharged veterans and their dependents.

Pharm.D. students are NOT eligible for the following UT Tyler Scholarships:

• UT Tyler Graduate Scholarship
• UT Tyler Staff, Spouse, and Dependent Scholarships
• UT Tyler Scholarships for Transfer Students

College of Pharmacy Scholarships

College of Pharmacy Scholarships for Pharm.D. Students are currently being identified and fostered. Incoming students will receive updates on scholarships that may be available for students via email.

• College of Pharmacy Scholarships managed by UT Tyler: For these scholarships, when available, students will apply through the UT Tyler Scholarships for Returning Students web page.
• Pharmacy-related scholarships from external groups, that require students to apply through the College of Pharmacy will require students to complete a separate application form (FORM-Coming soon!).

External Scholarships, Loan Repayment and Tuition Assistance Programs

Students may apply for scholarships and tuition assistance programs through specific funding organizations. These applications are outside of the College of Pharmacy. In addition, many national organizations and corporations may have scholarships and/or tuition assistance programs available for their student members and/or employees.

• American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education: This organization provides scholarships for students wanting to study in the pharmaceutical sciences.
• ADT Protect Your Home Scholarship
• ACLS Medical Training Scholarship
• ACLS Recertification Healthcare Training Scholarship Plan
• East Texas Community Foundation: The East Texas Communities Foundation administers scholarship funds through this non-profit organization. Scholarships range in amount awarded and eligibility requirements.
• Health Resources and Services (HRSA) Faculty Loan Repayment Program: This program provides up to $40,000 in funding for health professional faculty members from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Indian Health Service Division of Health Professions Support: This provides scholarships, loan repayment programs, and grants for students studying in the health professions.
• National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Scholarships: Scholarships for NCPA student members.
• National Health Services Corp State Loan Repayment Programs: This website provides information on state specific loan repayment programs. In the Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) web page, pharmacists are included in the list of professions included in the repayment program. Examples of programs include the Alaska SHARP-II and New Mexico Allied Health Loan for Service program.
• Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program: This scholarship is for native Hawaiians who are students in a health professions program.
• Tylenol Scholarship: Provides up to $10,000 in scholarships for students who have at least one year remaining in their healthcare education.
• US ARMY Pharmacist Health Professional Loan Repayment Program: This program includes funding of up to $120,000.
• US ARMY Pharmacists Accession Bonus: The Accession Bonus is a sign-on bonus of $30,000 for qualified pharmacists.
• USAF Health Professionals Scholarship: The US Air Force (USAF) the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) that includes funding for tuition, books, some fees, and a monthly stipend. Additional information is at: https://www.airforce.com/healthcare/.
• Veterans and Military Service Members may be eligible for benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill program (MGIB) and the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Students should contact the UT Tyler Military & Veterans Center for additional information.

Several external websites also provide lists of scholarships and tuition assistance programs:

• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (LIST): Provides a list of external financial aid and scholarships for pharmacy students.
• College of All Texans (LIST): Provides a list of external financial aid, private grants, and scholarships. Students may be eligible for:
• FAST WEB: On-line resource for identifying scholarships.
• Explore Health Careers' Financial Aid Tool (LIST): Provides a search tool for scholarships, financial aid, loan forgiveness, and fellowships.