The Texas Pharmacy Foundation annually awards various scholarships to eligible Texas pharmacy students. Applications are sought every
spring and scholarships are awarded in the summer of the same year based on the selections of the TPF Scholarship Committee. Winners are recognized during the annual TPA Conference & Expo.
Scholarship Recipients
2025 Scholarship Recipients
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TPF Scholarships
Texas Pharmacy Foundation General Scholarships
The Texas Pharmacy Foundation (TPF) offers an annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a student pursuing a career in pharmacy at each accredited Texas school or college of pharmacy.
Eligibility Criteria
Pharmacy students entering their second (P2), third (P3) or fourth (P4) professional year in the fall of 2025 with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 in required courses are eligible. In addition, the applicant must be a student member of the Texas
Pharmacy Association. Students will be judged on financial need and the potential to become a leader for Texas pharmacy, as demonstrated by involvement in pharmacy school and community activities.
Texas Pharmacy Foundation Abeldt Family Scholarship
The Texas Pharmacy Foundation (TPF) offers the Abeldt Family Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a student pursuing a career in pharmacy at an accredited Texas school or college of pharmacy.
Background
In January 2021, the Texas Pharmacy Foundation lost one of its Trustees, Buford Abeldt, Jr. to COVID-19. While not a pharmacist himself, Buford came from a pharmacy family and worked with pharmacies and pharmacists through his sales position with Red
Sail Technologies. Buford was a staunch supporter of the Foundation who wanted to grow its financial base and provide additional support services to pharmacies and pharmacists in Texas. His father, Buford Abeldt, Sr., is a pharmacist and was an independent
pharmacy owner in Lufkin, Texas, for more than 40 years. His younger son, Jeffrey, follows in his footsteps as a pharmacist and pharmacy owner in Lufkin and in nearby Tyler.
Eligibility Criteria
Pharmacy students entering their second (P2), third (P3) or fourth (P4) professional year in the fall of 2025 with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 in required courses are eligible. In addition, the applicant must be a student member of the Texas
Pharmacy Association. Selection will be based on financial need and the potential to become a leader for Texas pharmacy, how the applicant has exemplified the Abeldt family’s dedication to the profession, and demonstration of involvement in pharmacy
school and community activities.
Texas Pharmacy Foundation Robert Clayton Scholarship
The Texas Pharmacy Foundation (TPF) offers the Robert Clayton Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a student pursuing a career in pharmacy at an accredited Texas school or college of pharmacy.
Background
Robert Clayton was a consultant pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Educator who died in a tragic car accident on his way to an American Pharmacists Association conference. Robert was very engaged in the profession at the state and national level. Robert
was an active leader in the Texas Pharmacy Association and what was then the "Section" of Consultant Pharmacists. This scholarship was established to encourage students to pursue the ideals exhibited by Robert during his time in our profession, including
holding his resident patients’ interest above all else; working to ensure his patients’ medications were the safest, most appropriate, most effective, and used correctly; and taking responsibility to review, prevent, and solve medication-related problems
to avoid further complications and maintain his patients’ quality of life.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Robert Clayton Scholarship, a pharmacy student must be enrolled in an accredited Texas College of Pharmacy and entering their second (P2), third (P3) or fourth (P4) professional year in the fall of 2025 with a minimum GPA of 2.5
on a scale of 4.0 in required courses. In addition, the applicant must be a student member of the Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) and demonstrate an interest in the practice of consultant pharmacy in long-term care, assisted living or MHMR facilities,
or pharmacy practice primarily involving the treatment of geriatric patients.
Applicants should also demonstrate interest by listing participation in electives, rotations, internships, employment or volunteer work in the practice of consultant pharmacy in long-term care, assisted living or MHMR facilities, or pharmacy practice
primarily involving the treatment of geriatric patients. Students will be judged on financial need, interest in consultant pharmacy practice and the potential to become a leader for Texas pharmacy, as demonstrated by involvement in pharmacy school
and community activities.
Texas Pharmacy Foundation Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship
The Texas Pharmacy Foundation (TPF) offers the Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a student pursuing a career in pharmacy at an accredited Texas school or college of pharmacy.
Background
Women comprise a majority of students in most pharmacy schools around the country today. But in the early days of the Texas Pharmacy Association, women primarily cared for the family and supported their husbands, including the pharmacists who founded
this Association. In 1913, the wives of the TPA members formed the Ladies Auxiliary. The Auxiliary began as an organization to promote sociability among members, assist TPA with social programming, and strengthen the Texas pharmacy community. The
affiliation of TPA with APhA in 1965 structured the local associations across the state, which also spawned the growth of ladies auxiliaries. The common goal was promoting pharmacy and helping communities become aware of the enormous educational service
that pharmacists could bring to schools, civic groups and health-related organizations. Through the years, local auxiliaries met frequently and documented their activities with yearbooks and scrapbooks that their members entered into competitions
with other auxiliaries.
The Auxiliary redefined itself in 1999 in an effort to better reflect its purpose and membership. As more women entered the pharmacy profession, the Auxiliary encouraged male spouses to join. In 2013, after 100 years, the Auxiliary Board of Directors
made the decision to disband the Auxiliary and contribute its funds to the Texas Pharmacy Foundation for the purpose of awarding an annual student scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
Pharmacy students entering their second (P2), third (P3) or fourth (P4) professional year in the fall of 2025 with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 in required courses are eligible. In addition, the applicant must be a student member of the Texas
Pharmacy Association. Students will be judged on financial need and the potential to become a leader for Texas pharmacy, as demonstrated by involvement in pharmacy school as well as community activities, a primary focus of the Auxiliary.
Texas Pharmacy Foundation Larry "Neal" McClaugherty Scholarship
The Texas Pharmacy Foundation (TPF) offers the McClaugherty Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a student pursuing a career in pharmacy at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy.
Background
Larry and Kathy McClaugherty established this scholarship in memory of their son, Neal. Born on March 23, 1983, Neal experienced a lack of oxygen at birth which resulted in cerebral palsy. Neal was a non-verbal quadriplegic. He attended the Friendswood
Independent School District from the time he was 18 months old until he matriculated through Friendswood High School in May 2005. He loved people, horses, sports, including golf, basketball, and, especially, his Friendswood Lady Mustangs basketball
team. Neal was involved in the “Best Buddies” program at Friendswood High School.
Neal also participated in the summer camping program at the Children’s Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) camp in Center Point, near Kerrville. Many University of Houston Pharmacy student volunteers
have participated in clinical rotations during their final year as part of the camp's medical team. Neal passed away in 2010, and a book was written describing his legacy, NEAL: CHAMPION, The Journey–Morning to Afternoon.
Larry has been dedicated to pharmacy and community service in Texas for more than 50 years. He owned a consulting business, McClaugherty Consulting Services, of which his wife Kathy, a nurse, held an integral role. Larry also served as adjunct clinical
faculty and active preceptor for the University of Houston College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas College of Pharmacy, and Texas Tech School of Pharmacy. He also taught the dispensing pharmacy and non-prescription drug courses at the University
of Houston College of Pharmacy. Additionally, Larry has served in various positions in the Texas Pharmacy Association and serves on the Board of the Texas Pharmacy Foundation.
Eligibility Criteria
Pharmacy students from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy entering their fourth (P4) professional year in the fall of 2025 with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 in required courses are eligible. In addition,
the applicant must be a student member of the Texas Pharmacy Association. Students will be judged on financial need, a passion for the profession as Larry and Kathy have, and the potential to become a leader for Texas pharmacy, as demonstrated by
involvement in pharmacy school and community activities.
Texas Pharmacy Foundation Luther and Mary Ann Parker Scholarship
The Texas Pharmacy Foundation (TPF) offers the Luther and Mary Ann Parker Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a student pursuing a career in pharmacy at an accredited Texas school or college of pharmacy.
Background
Luther and Mary Ann Parker have been dedicated to pharmacy in Texas for more than 40 years. Luther retired as CEO of the Texas Pharmacy Foundation on December 31, 2002. He served as Executive Director of the Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA), CEO and President
of TPF, and clinical assistant professor at The University of Texas College of Pharmacy, where he taught health care administration, pharmacy law, and contemporary pharmacy issues. Luther was very active in a number of local, state, national and international
professional organizations. Mary Ann actively supported Luther in his work by serving as president of local, state and national auxiliaries, regular attendance at local, TPA and APhA meetings and raising funds for TPA and TPF.
Eligibility Criteria
Pharmacy students entering their fourth (P4) professional year in the fall of 2025 with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 in required courses are eligible. In addition, the applicant must be a student member of the Texas Pharmacy
Association. Students will be judged on financial need, the potential to become a leader for Texas pharmacy, how they have exemplified Luther & Mary Ann’s passion for the profession, and demonstration of involvement in pharmacy school and community
activities.
Texas Pharmacy Foundation George Webb Scholarship
The Texas Pharmacy Foundation (TPF) offers the George Webb Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a student pursuing a career in pharmacy at an accredited Texas school or college of pharmacy.
Background
When George Webb passed away in January 2022 at age 93, the Texas Pharmacy Association lost its oldest and longest-tenured member. A strong advocate for independent pharmacies, he served as president of the Association in 1970 and was instrumental in
establishing the Texas Pharmacy Foundation. He was the owner of North Side Pharmacy in McKinney for many years and loved taking care of people, relishing the opportunity to serve as a “healer” for his community. George attended at least 50 consecutive
TPA annual conferences and remained active and engaged with the Association until his death. George’s legacy lives on through his family, including his daughter and granddaughter who also became Texas pharmacists. The Webb family generously provided
the initial funding to launch the scholarship to honor George’s many contributions to the profession and to support future Texas pharmacy students.
Eligibility Criteria
Pharmacy students entering their second (P2), third (P3) or fourth (P4) professional year in the fall of 2025 with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 in required courses are eligible. In addition, the applicant must be a student member of the Texas
Pharmacy Association. Selection will be based on financial need and the potential to become a leader for Texas pharmacy, how they have exemplified George Webb’s passion for the profession, and demonstration of involvement in pharmacy school and community
activities.
Texas Pharmacy Foundation John and Beverly Carson Scholarship
The Texas Pharmacy Foundation (TPF) offers the John and Beverly Carson Scholarship in the amount of $500 to two students pursuing a career in pharmacy at an accredited Texas school or college of pharmacy. The scholarships are designed to help cover expenses
related to the recipient’s attendance at the annual TPA Conference & Expo.
Background
In July 2017, longtime Texas Pharmacy Association member and past president John Carson and his wife Beverly died in a single-vehicle accident on the opening day of the annual TPA Conference & Expo. An innovative, generous, and legendary pharmacist,
John served in pharmacy leadership positions at the local, state, and national level and was an inspirational friend and mentor to many in TPA. John was the founder of San Antonio's Oakdell Pharmacy and the Carsons dedicated much of their professional
and personal lives to pharmacy advocacy. John often said, “Get into politics or get out of pharmacy!” Their hard work was inspiring to those around them, including countless numbers of pharmacy students. This scholarship honors their memory and continues
their dream and legacy of inspiring tomorrow’s pharmacists to do the same.
Eligibility Criteria
Pharmacy students entering their second (P2), third (P3) or fourth (P4) professional year in the fall of 2025 with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 in required courses are eligible. In addition, the applicant must be a student member of the Texas
Pharmacy Association. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed TPA’s Student Pharmacists Advocacy and Relations (SPARx) Program—which educates and engages students in advocating and building positive relationships with the community,
inter-professional colleagues, legislative officials, and regulatory officials—and/or who have been involved in their school’s NCPA student chapter or other advocacy efforts. Students will also be judged on financial need and the potential to become
a leader for Texas pharmacy.
Texas Pharmacy Foundation Marvin Shepherd Scholarship
The Texas Pharmacy Foundation (TPF) offers the Marvin Shepherd Scholarship in the award amount of $1,500 for up to two graduate students pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. degree at an accredited Texas school or college of pharmacy doing research
in the area of community pharmacy outcomes
Background
This scholarship is sponsored by The Partnership for Safe Medicines (PSM), of which the Texas Pharmacy Association is a member. PSM is a public health group committed to the safety of prescription drugs and protecting consumers against counterfeit, substandard,
or otherwise unsafe medicines. Dr. Marvin Shepherd, a longtime professor at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, served PSM for 18 years and retired as its Board President in 2021. This scholarship honors Dr. Shepherd’s commitment
to medication safety and community pharmacy.
Eligibility Criteria
Graduate students who have earned a Pharm.D. or B.S. from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree program and are enrolled in an M.S. or Ph.D. program in the fall of 2025 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 in required courses are eligible. In addition,
the applicant must be a pharmacist member of the Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) and doing research in the area of community pharmacy outcomes. Applicants should describe their research focus in their essay. Selection will be based on financial need,
academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and/or other criteria.
Texas Pharmacy Foundation (TPF) is a 501(c)(3 non-profit corporation (TIN 23-7100717). Contributions to TPF are deductible to the extent of the tax law. You will receive no goods or services for your contribution.
