01-26-94 Pharmacy Scholarships

OHIO PHARMACY COLLEGES WILL AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO MINORITIES

     The four pharmacy colleges in Ohio have established a new
scholarship program to increase the number of pharmacy students
from underrepresented minority groups and to broaden the cultural
diversity of the profession.

     Ohio Northern University, The Ohio State University, the
University of Cincinnati and the University of Toledo have
created the Merck Minority/Ohio Colleges of Pharmacy Scholarship
Program.  Beginning this winter, the program annually will award
six $1,000 scholarships at each college to minority students who
choose a career in pharmacy.

     "This program reflects the long tradition among Ohio's
colleges of pharmacy to work together on issues to advance the
profession," explained Alan Escovitz, executive director of the
Council of Ohio Colleges of Pharmacy.

     The scholarships are supported by a grant from The Merck
Foundation with matching funds from each of the four colleges.

     The council has contacted all high school senior guidance
counselors and science department chairs to inform them about the
new scholarship program and the many career options for pharmacy
students.

     In addition, the four colleges hope to enlist the help of
individuals and community groups in identifying those students
who may benefit from this scholarship program and are interested
in a career in pharmacy.

     Underrepresented minority groups included in the scholarship
program are African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans.

     Escovitz said that almost without exception students who
graduate with a bachelor's degree in pharmacy quickly find
positions.  "There are a range of employment opportunities in
hospitals, clinics, community practice, the pharmaceutical
industry, government, research and education," he said.

     For more information on the scholarship program, contact the
dean of each college or Alan Escovitz, executive director,
Council of Ohio Colleges of Pharmacy, 500 W. 12th Ave., Columbus,
Ohio 43210, or telephone (614) 292-5380.
                                
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