Gene Lake Scholarship Grant

Gene Lake Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: TSHP Research & Education (R&E) Foundation
Amount: US $250
Last Updated: December 08, 2025

Summary

The Gene Lake Scholarship, established in 2001 by the TSHP Research and Education Foundation, supports pharmacy students in Texas, particularly those from West Texas. Scholarships range from $500 to $1,500 and are awarded based on financial need and academic merit. Applicants must be enrolled in a Texas pharmacy school and demonstrate a commitment to community service. This initiative honors Gene Lake, a dedicated advocate for pharmacy education and patient care.

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. Gene Lake Scholarship The Gene Lake Scholarship was established in 2001 in honor of Gene Lake, who served as a member of the R&E Foundation Board of Directors and as Fundraising Chair. Gene received the TSHP Distinguished Service Award and the TSHP Industry Service Award for his support of pharmacy in the West Texas region while working for Abbott Laboratories. Preference given to students who live in the West Texas area Mr. Lake served during his career with Abbott.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants should: Be enrolled at any Texas school/college of Pharmacy, andBe an active student member of TSHP, andDemonstrate commitment and compassion for others and the pharmacy profession through community service, andBe from or reside in 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.