Louis P. Jeffrey Scholarship

This award was established in 1996 as an honor to Louis P. Jeffrey. The award is given to a pharmacy student who demonstrates leadership qualities and actively participates in professional society activities. 

When submitting a nomination letter for this award, please provide information that strengthens the nomination including evidence that the nominee:

• Demonstrates leadership in the profession through an active involvement in pharmacy societies and organizations.
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation in providing member services and activities.
• Exhibits professionalism. The individual exhibits a positive attitude toward the profession of pharmacy and contributes time and energies to the professional community.
• Embraces volunteerism and contributes to their community.

Edward Gilberti Scholarship

The Gilberti Award was started in 1970 to honor Louis Gilberti, a pharmacist at the State Hospital who was also past president and a very active member of RISHP. This award goes to a University of Rhode Island student interested in hospital pharmacy with high scholastic standing. The award recipient is chosen by URI faculty. 

When submitting a nomination for this award, please provide information that strengthens the nomination including evidence that the nominee:

• Demonstrates commitment to health system pharmacy by active involvement in the Student Society of ASHP (SSHP).
• Has commitment to professional excellence as could be demonstrated by exemplary academic standing, underclass mentoring responsibilities, research, presentations, and publications.
• Actively pursues or is currently working in health system pharmacy.
• Shows high potential for pursuing residency training or post graduate study.

Robert Goulet Scholarship

This scholarship was established as a tribute to Robert Goulet who at the time of his untimely death was president-elect for the Board of Directors of RISHP.  His hard work and diligence helped make the society and the profession of pharmacy better.  This award is given to P3 or P4 pharmacy student who shows enthusiasm for practice in the health system setting and a passion for patient care. This award is restricted to students who are Rhode Island residents or a student at the University of Rhode Island.

The nominee must submit a 1-2 page essay describing their vision for the future of health system pharmacy practice and their role in achieving it.