Dr. Michael Piñón/Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences/EPASHP Scholarship Grant

Dr. Michael Piñón/Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences/EPASHP Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: TSHP Research & Education (R&E) Foundation
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: December 08, 2025

Summary

The Dr. Michael Piñón Scholarship is awarded to pharmacy students at Texas Southern University, honoring the legacy of Dr. Piñón, a notable figure in pharmacy. This $500 to $1,500 scholarship emphasizes financial need, academic performance, and leadership, prioritizing applicants from the El Paso area. Established in 2006 by the El Paso Society, it reflects the commitment to advancing pharmacy education and supporting future healthcare leaders in Texas.

Overview

Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacy The Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacy (TSHP) is a dynamic professional membership association which serves Texas health-system pharmacy professionals dedicated to the mission, vision, core values, philosophy, soul, spirit, and motto of TSHP. Mission: Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacy is a strong and vibrant membership-driven society of pharmacists, technicians, students, and professional colleagues who advocate for optimized patient care, professional practice, and public health. Vision: Leading the pharmacy profession by advancing patient care. TSHP Research and Education Foundation The TSHP R&E Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health outcomes for Texans by funding numerous activities that advance healthcare through pharmacy research and education. The TSHP Research and Education (R&E) Foundation has been advancing health-system pharmacy practice though education, research, and professional development since 1977. Today, the Foundation’s managed assets and cash total around $918,000. TSHP R&E Foundation Scholarships The TSHP Research & Education (R&E) Foundation has been supporting our pharmacy community in Texas since 1977, reminding us of our shared strength in helping one another. Scholarships of $500 to $1,500 are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships from the Foundation are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic ability and career interest. Dr. Michael Piñón/Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences/EPASHP Scholarship One of the four El Paso Scholarships is designated for a pharmacy student attending Texas Southern University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Dr. Piñón’s alma mater. It was established by the El Paso Society to honor the contributions of Dr. Michael Piñón in 2006. He is an Associate Director for Medical Affairs at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and served as President of EPASHP from 2001-6. He also served on the TSHP R&E Board of Directors from 2008-17 and was honored as Distinguished Alumnus of the Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2006. Preference is given to a pharmacy student native of the greater El Paso area attending Texas Southern, if no applicants meet this criteria; preference will be given to students native to El Paso (preferably) or West Texas area attending any accredited college of pharmacy; or other student the scholarship committee feels meets the requirements.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants should: Be a full-time pharmacy student at the Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, andBe a student member of TSHP or their state ASHP-affiliate chapter, andBe able to demonstrate leadership qualities in school and/or community activities; along with compassion and the spirit of helping the economically disadvantaged or medically underserved, andBe in good academic standing. GPA may be considered in the selection process, andBe a native from the El Paso area or West Texas as well as New Mexico to the West and Oklahoma to the North. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.