Tennessee Pharmacists Association

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.

  • 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

  • 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.