Investing in the Future of Pharmacy in Tennessee
At the Tennessee Pharmacists Research and Education Foundation (TPREF), we believe that supporting the next generation of pharmacy professionals is critical to advancing health care across our state. That’s why TPREF proudly provides scholarship funding to all six accredited colleges and schools of pharmacy in Tennessee.
Each year, TPREF allocates scholarship funds directly to these institutions, empowering them to award scholarships to deserving student pharmacists who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, community service, and a commitment to the pharmacy profession.
Our Partner Institutions
TPREF provides scholarship funding to the following Tennessee pharmacy schools:
Belmont University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy
South College School of Pharmacy
Union University College of Pharmacy
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy
Celebrating Our Scholarship Recipients
Each year, TPREF is honored to recognize students from across the state who receive these scholarships. These recipients represent the bright future of pharmacy in Tennessee.
2024-25 Recipients
Emmanuel Anning & Kaylee Heflin: Belmont University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
TBD: East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
Andrea Reutzel: Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy
Alexandra Glover: South College School of Pharmacy
Melonie (Schmiede) Valleroy: Union University College of Pharmacy
Darcy Doran: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy
2025-26 Recipients
TBD: Belmont University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
TBD: East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
Kyle York: Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy
Taylor Dabney: South College School of Pharmacy
TBD: Union University College of Pharmacy
Erika Bates: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy
Make a Difference
Each year TPREF allocates $12,000 in total to our educational scholarship program. Your support of TPREF helps ensure we can sustain and grow our funding of scholarships that empower future pharmacists.
