- Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC)
- Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns (CAPSI)
- Canadian Patient Safety Institute
- Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA)
- Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS)
- Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP)
- ClinicalTrials.gov
College of Pharmacy
Student experience
Being a student means more than just attending classes – it’s about all the experiences that make you well-rounded and ready for life’s challenges. Learn more about the activities taking place on campus and the supports that can help you make the most of your time at the College of Pharmacy.

Student supports
UM is a community that cares. We offer a wide variety of supports to help you make the most of your time at university and reach your full potential.
Specific supports for
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Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students
If you’re pursuing a PharmD, we’ve got tailored resources to help you thrive. Explore our dedicated supports to make your journey through the program as smooth and successful as possible.
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Graduate students
For our graduate students in the College of Pharmacy, we offer specialized information and support. Find everything you need to excel in your studies and research, all in one place.
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International students
Embarking on your university journey from abroad? We’re here to help you every step of the way. From navigating campus life to accessing essential resources, we’re committed to your success at the University of Manitoba.
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Indigenous students
At the University of Manitoba, we’re dedicated to making your experience enriching and fulfilling. Our staff, faculty, and Elders are here to support you, ensuring your journey is beneficial, accessible, and successful.
Student culture and groups
At the College of Pharmacy, you'll find a vibrant and supportive community of students, educators, and researchers. Here's how you can immerse yourself in this dynamic environment and make the most of your time here.
Scholarships
The College of Pharmacy offers a wide variety of awards and scholarships to students at different stages of their studies. Those listed below require an application – deadlines and forms are provided below.
Professional studies
Entering students
Deadline for all entrance awards: August 2, annually
Award | Criteria | Application form |
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Dr. Colin Briggs Legacy Scholarship for Pharmacy Excellence For a full-time first-year Doctor of Pharmacy program student in good standing and who has demonstrated leadership and/or community service through Univeristy groups or programs or from community involvement with good academic standing. | Entrance | apply now |
Ron F. Guse Scholarship for Excellence in Pharmacy – Entrance For entering students with a demonstrated record of leadership and or community service that are highly ranked in the selection process for admission. | Entrance | apply now |
The William G. Eamer Community Leadership Scholarship For entering students who have demonstrated participation in student government or community service and have a pre-pharmacy adjusted GPA of at least 3.5. | Entrance | apply now |
Year 1 completed
Deadline for all Year 1 completed awards: May 30, annually
Award | Criteria | Application form |
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Doreen Ash Memorial Prize For a student active in available sports programs, social programs and student activities of the College of Pharmacy. | Year 1 | apply now |
Lori Fasano Scholarship For a full-time student who has completed the first year of the PharmD program with high academic standing and demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics and leadership ability. | Year 1 | apply now |
Pharmacy Class of 1966 Scholarship For completion of the first or second year of study in the College of Pharmacy with high academic standing and demonstrated leadership and involvement in extra-curricular activities. | Year 1 | apply now |
Pharmacy Class of 2004 Memorial Scholarship For a full-time undergraduate student who is in good academic standing and has demonstrated leadership qualities and extra-curricular involvement. | Year 1 | apply now |
William Eamer Scholarship For undergraduate students in the College of Pharmacy who demonstrated social responsibility and personal initiative through active participation in student government or other student or community service, with good academic standing. | Year 1 | apply now |
Year 2 completed
Deadline for all Year 2 completed awards: May 30, annually
Award | Criteria | Application form |
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Doreen Ash Memorial Prize For a student active in available sports programs, social programs and student activities of the College of Pharmacy. | Year 2 | apply now |
Pharmacy Class of 1966 Scholarship For completion of the first or second year of study in the College of Pharmacy with high academic standing and demonstrated leadership and involvement in extra-curricular activities. | Year 2 | apply now |
Pharmacy Class of 2004 Memorial Scholarship For a full-time undergraduate student in the B.Sc. (Pharmacy) program who is in good academic standing and has demonstrated leadership qualities and extra-curricular involvement. | Year 2 | apply now |
Shoppers Drug Mart Community Pharmacy Scholarship For full-time students in the College of Pharmacy who have expressed an interest in community Pharmacy with high academic standing. | Year 2 | apply now |
The Rusty Ames Therapy Dog Award For a full-time undergraduate student in the College of Pharmacy who has shown qualities that Rusty was well-known and respected for compassion and friendliness to others, volunteerism, and dedication to a cause. | Year 2 | apply now |
William Eamer Scholarship For undergraduate students in the College of Pharmacy who demonstrated social responsibility and personal initiative through active participation in student government or other student or community service, with good academic standing. | Year 2 | apply now |
Year 3 completed
Deadline for all Year 3 completed awards: May 30, annually
Award | Criteria | Application form |
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David M. Collins Scholarship For a full-time student in the fourth year of the PharmD program with high academic standing and who has demonstrated community service within the broader community, the College of Pharmacy and/or the University. | Year 3 | apply now |
Doreen Ash Memorial Prize For a student active in available sports programs, social programs and student activities of the College of Pharmacy. | Year 3 | apply now |
Janice (Jan) Coates Scholarship For full-time students undertaking an experiential education rotation in a Primary Care environment within Manitoba, ideally in a rural, remote or northern location who demonstrates personal and professional qualities for the advancement of the profession in Pharmacy with good academic standing. | Year 3 | apply now |
Mike Kupfer Memorial Award For an undergraduate student who has successfully completed the third year of study in the PharmD program in the College of Pharmacy with good academic standing, participation in student activities and has demonstrated a high degree of empathy for his or her fellow students. | Year 3 | apply now |
Pharmacy Class of 2004 Memorial Scholarship For a full-time undergraduate student in the B.Sc. (Pharmacy) program who is in good academic standing and has demonstrated leadership qualities and extra-curricular involvement. | Year 3 | apply now |
Shoppers Drug Mart Community Pharmacy Scholarship For full-time students in the College of Pharmacy who have expressed an interest in community Pharmacy with high academic standing. | Year 3 | apply now |
William Eamer Scholarship For undergraduate students in the College of Pharmacy who demonstrated social responsibility and personal initiative through active participation in student government or other student or community service, with good academic standing. | Year 3 | apply now |
Year 4 completed
Deadline for all Year 4 completed awards: April 23, annually
Award | Criteria | Application form |
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A. Langley Jones Leadership Award For a student who has completed the degree requirements for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program and who exemplifies leadership qualities and an aptitude for Community Pharmacy). | Year 4 | apply now |
College of Pharmacy Dedication to the Provision of Patient Care For a student who has completed the degree requirements for the Pharm D program by the College of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba; has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0; and has provided exceptional patient care. | Year 4 | apply now |
College of Pharmacy Outstanding Achievement in Research For a student who has completed the degree requirements for the Pharm D program by the College of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba; has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0; and has participated in and significantly contributed to research while in the Pharm D program. | Year 4 | apply now |
J. R. Murray Convocation Prize For a student who has completed the requirements for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program; has achieved a minimum DGPA of 3.5 in each year enrolled in the PharmD program; and has actively participated in extracurricular activities during the four-year undergraduate program. | Year 4 | apply now |
Pharmacists Manitoba and CPBA Award For a graduating student who has completed the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba in good standing and has demonstrated involvement with Pharmacists Manitoba and the University community. | Year 4 | apply now |
Pharmacy Class of 2009 Passion and Commitment Award | Year 4 | apply now |
Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) awards and scholarships
Graduate studies
College of Pharmacy - Graduate Student Professional and Career Development Fund
Purpose
The College of Pharmacy aims to facilitate the professional development of graduate students by supporting their participation in scientific conferences and related activities.
Background
This fund provides financial support to graduate students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, enabling them to present and share their research findings at conferences and events.
Value
The fund offers a maximum of $750 per year of enrollment, to be matched with funding from the student's supervisor, potentially totalling up to $1,500.
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria include:
- Enrollment in the College of Pharmacy as a graduate student.
- Matching of funds with support from the student's supervisor.
- Compliance with Tri-Agency travel policies.
- Maintenance of annual professional membership in a relevant organization.
How to Apply
To apply, contact Pharmacy.GradStudies@umanitoba.ca for an application.
Additional Information
- Unused funds will be returned to the College and cannot be carried over between years.
- Overtime students are ineligible for matching funds.
- The policy supersedes all previous versions and applies from January 1, 2023.
- The fund does not cover expenses such as tuition, fees, or laboratory expenses.
Contact
For inquiries, contact Pharmacy.GradStudies@umanitoba.ca.
Leslie F. Buggey Graduate Scholarship in Pharmacy
Purpose
The Leslie F. Buggey Graduate Scholarship in Pharmacy aims to provide financial support to graduate students conducting research exclusively within the College of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba.
Background
Established by the Buggey family, this scholarship fund receives contributions from the Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative.
Value
Each year, the scholarship offers one award with a maximum value of $10,000 to a full-time master's or PhD student enrolled in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, conducting research solely within the College of Pharmacy.
Eligibility
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be enrolled as full-time ,aster's or PhD students.
- Conduct their research project exclusively within the College of Pharmacy.
- Maintain a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 in the last two years of their previous program of study.
How to Apply
To apply, contact Pharmacy.GradStudies@umanitoba.ca for an application.
Additional Information
- Preference is given to candidates based on their academic background, with priority given to graduates from the University of Manitoba, followed by graduates from other universities.
- The scholarship is not tenable with any other major awards valued at $15,000 or more.
- Recipients are typically presented with a commemorative medallion at the annual College of Pharmacy Graduate Ceremony.
- The selection committee for this award is appointed by the Graduate Studies Chair of the College of Pharmacy.
Contact
For inquiries, contact Pharmacy.GradStudies@umanitoba.ca.
Samuel and Beatrice Faiman Pharmacy Graduate Fellowship and Morris D. Faiman Lecture in the Grand Rounds Seminar Series in the College of Pharmacy
Purpose
The Samuel and Beatrice Faiman Pharmacy Graduate Fellowship and Morris D. Faiman Lecture aim to recognize academic excellence among doctoral students in the College of Pharmacy and support a lectureship within the Grand Rounds Seminar Series.
Background
Dr. Morris Faiman [B.Sc.(Pharm.)/55], in honor of his parents Samuel and Beatrice Faiman, established an endowment fund at the University of Manitoba. The fund supports a Pharmacy Graduate Fellowship and a lecture in the Grand Rounds Seminar series. The Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative have contributed to the fund.
Value
The fellowship provides financial support not exceeding $2,000 annually to a PhD student enrolled full-time in the College of Pharmacy. The lecture series also receives financial backing.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must:
- Be Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents.
- Be enrolled full-time in a doctoral program within the College of Pharmacy.
- Maintain a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 based on the last 60 credit hours of study.
- Have career aspirations in research and/or academia.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- Official academic transcript(s).
- Curriculum vitae.
- A statement (maximum 500 words) describing proposed academic research and objectives (short-term and long-term), and the expected area of study.
Applicants must also complete an application form, available by emailing Pharmacy.GradStudies@umanitoba.ca.
Additional Information
- Preference is given to graduates from the University of Manitoba, followed by graduates from other Canadian and North American universities.
- Recipients may hold this fellowship concurrently with other awards consistent with policies in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
- The selection committee for the Graduate Fellowship is appointed by the Vice Provost (Graduate Education) and Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
- A selection committee named by the Dean of the College of Pharmacy oversees the selection of visiting scientists for the Morris D. Faiman Lecture in the Grand Rounds Seminar Series.
Contact
For more information, contact Pharmacy.GradStudies@umanitoba.ca.
The William G. Eamer Graduate Achievement Fellowship
(Formerly known as the William G. Eamer/College of Pharmacists of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship)
Purpose
The William G. Eamer Graduate Achievement Fellowship was established to provide scholarship support to graduate students within the College of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba.
Background
Mr. William G. Eamer, B. Comm (Hon.)/’72, MBA/’73, FCA, in collaboration with Mr. Ronald F. Guse, B.Sc.(Pharm.)/79, Registrar of the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM), established an endowment fund in 2004. The Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative has also contributed to this fund.
Value
Each year, the fellowship offers financial support to a full-time Master’s or PhD student enrolled in any year of study within the Faculty of Graduate Studies, conducting research in the College of Pharmacy.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must:
- Be enrolled as a full-time master’s or PhD student within the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
- Maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study.
- Demonstrate significant contributions to their profession, university and community.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- Academic transcript
- A 500-word essay (double-spaced, 12-point font) detailing their community contributions, including motivations for involvement, volunteerism philosophy, and career aspirations in pharmacy
- Curriculum vitae
Applicants must also complete an application form, available by emailing Pharmacy.GradStudies@umanitoba.ca.
Candidates may be required to attend an interview or deliver an oral presentation.
Additional Information
- Priority is given alternately to master’s and PhD students each year.
- This fellowship cannot be held concurrently with another fellowship of higher value offered through the College of Pharmacy.
- The recipient will receive a commemorative medallion at the annual College of Pharmacy Graduate Ceremony.
- The selection committee, appointed by the Vice-Provost (Graduate Education) and Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, includes a representative from the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba.
Contact
For more information, contact Pharmacy.GradStudies@umanitoba.ca.
University of Manitoba
The following awards and grants listed below are available to graduate students:
Faculty of Graduate Studies awards database
The Faculty of Graduate Studies maintains a comprehensive awards database. It discusses the full range of ways to finance graduate studies at the University of Manitoba. When searching the awards database, consider a range of keywords or phrases that might embrace your field of interest, such as: housing, environment etc. You may also need to contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies directly to confirm status of some of the terms of reference information.
Faculty of Graduate Studies travel award
Through the Faculty of Graduate Studies Travel Award, funds are allocated to assist master’s and PhD students with costs for travel for presentations of papers, posters, or other creative work pertinent to their studies.
UMGSA conference grant
The University of Manitoba Graduate Student Association (UMGSA) conference grant is available to University of Manitoba graduate students attending or presenting at conferences. The award amount varies depending on the location of the conference and whether the applicant was attending or presenting.
UMGSA emergency grant
The University of Manitoba Graduate Student Association (UMGSA) emergency grant program provides assistance to students who experience unexpected and immediate financial difficulties, constraints, or hardship. This includes, but is not limited to, unanticipated personal living costs, unexpected delays in government loans, and other award funding.
Emergency assistance student bursary program
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) offers three funding opportunities for graduate students. This includes the Emergency Assistance Student Bursary Program which provides short-term assistance to students who encounter unanticipated financial need within the colleges of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences or a program of the Rady Faculty (e.g. Interdisciplinary Health Program).
Contact
For more information or to apply, email Pharmacy.GradStudies@umanitoba.ca.
External sources
Professional associations
The College of Pharmacy is committed to upholding the highest standards of practice, both in our community and across Canada. Follow the links below for information and resources from the associations that guide our profession.
Anti-Racism
Equity, access and participation
Supporting collaborative practise
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