Michael Patry/Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy/EPASHP Memorial Scholarship Grant

Michael Patry/Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy/EPASHP Memorial Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Michael Patry Memorial Scholarship, established by the El Paso Area Society of Health-System Pharmacists, supports pharmacy students from the El Paso region attending Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Valued between $500 to $1,500, it prioritizes applicants demonstrating financial need, academic excellence, and community service, honoring Michael Patry's legacy as a dedicated advocate for pharmacy practice and education since 2007.

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. Michael Patry/Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy/EPASHP Memorial Scholarship One of the four El Paso Area Society of Health-System Pharmacists scholarships is designated for a pharmacy student native to the El Paso area who are attending Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Pharmacy (TTUHSCSOP). The scholarship was established by the El Paso Society in 2007. It honors Michael Patry, son of Dr. Roland and Janice Patry. Michael would have entered his sophomore year at Amarillo High School when he passed away on July 31, 1999 from a heart attack. He was a member of the Amarillo High School Band and an avid horseman, winning many prizes and ribbons in hunter classes of competition. Dr. Patry is a Past President of TSHP and the Gulf Coast Society of Health-System Pharmacists, as well as a former member of the R&E Foundation Board of Directors. Dr. Patry was Regional Dean at Texas Tech University Health Sciences School of Pharmacy in Dallas and has been a strong advocate for EPASHP initiatives. Preference is given to a native of the greater El Paso area attending TTUHSCSOP. If no applicants meet these criteria, preference will be given to pharmacy students native to the El Paso area or West Texas area attending any accredited pharmacy school, 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 student at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, andBe a student member of TSHP or their state ASHP-affiliate chapter, andDemonstrate compassion and the spirit of helping others by being active in community service especially with the economically disadvantaged or medically underserved, andBe in good academic standing – GPA may be considered in the selection process, andBe a native of the El Paso area (preferably) or West Texas which is defined as bounded by the following counties on the East: Wichita, Archer, Young, Stephens, Eastland, Brown, McCullough, Menard, Kimble, Edwards, Real, Uvalde, Dimmitt and Webb, 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.