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Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
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.
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.
Information and resources for students enrolled in the PharmD program.
Information and supports for College of Pharmacy graduate students.
University is an exciting, challenging time. At the University of Manitoba, we want to ensure you succeed—resources are available to support you every step of the way.
Staff, faculty and Elders are well-equipped to ensure your university experience is as beneficial, accessible and successful as possible.
The College of Pharmacy is a close-knit community of learners, educators and researchers. Get to know your College and the people that make it special by attending events, taking part in activities and celebrating achievements and milestones.
A student council is the voice of the student body. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, you’ll gain vital leadership skills as you advocate for your peers on the issues and concerns most important to your college.
CAPSI serves to expose pharmacy students to experiences and educational events that prepare them to provide the best health care possible within pharmacy’s realm of expertise. The association aims to enhance the profession of pharmacy by providing guidance and information to all members.
The council represents the interests of pharmacy graduate students as part of student government and at the university level, advocates on behalf of its students, and coordinates social events.
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.
The following awards are open to students entering the College of Pharmacy:
Deadline: August 2, annually
The following awards are open to students who have completed their first year at the College of Pharmacy:
Deadline: May 30, annually
The following awards are open to students who have completed their second year at the College of Pharmacy:
Deadline: May 30, annually
The following awards are open to students who have completed their third year at the College of Pharmacy.
Deadline: May 30, annually
The following awards are open to students who have completed their fourth year at the College of Pharmacy:
Deadline: April 23 annually
The College of Pharmacy aims to support the professional development of graduate students through the presentation and sharing of their research work at scientific conferences and venues.
This support is available to graduate students registered in the College of Pharmacy with funds up to a maximum of $750 per year of enrolment (each year beginning with the term that the student enrolls) provided that these funds are matched with funding from their supervisor. The total amount can exceed $1,500 ($750 from the GSPC fund and $750 from grants), through additional funds coming from the sponsoring fund.
The combined funding may be used to support the following activities:
This match is requested at the time of travel pre-approval and is subject to all terms of the matching grants. In all cases, spending will be in alignment with Tri-Agency travel policies.
The intention of this fund is to allow students to obtain experience presenting their work at scientific conferences.
Administration of Funds:
Use of Funds:
The Buggey family has established an endowment fund at the University of Manitoba to offer the Leslie F. Buggey Graduate Scholarship in Pharmacy. The Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative has made a contribution to this fund. The purpose of the fund is to support graduate students conducting a research project exclusively in the College of Pharmacy.
Each year, the available annual income from the fund will be used to offer one scholarship with a maximum of $10,000 to a graduate student who:
Preference will be given to candidates in the following descending order:
It is the wish of the donor that this scholarship not be tenable with any other major awards valued at $15,000 or more.
The scholarship will not be given to the same candidate more than once unless the donor provides consent for the College of Pharmacy to do so.
In any year in which there is no eligible candidate the value of the scholarship will be re-capitalized.
The College of Pharmacy will offer a commemorative medallion for this scholarship which will be presented to the recipient at the annual College of Pharmacy Graduate Ceremony.
The Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (or designate) will ask the Graduate Studies Chair of the College of Pharmacy to name the selection committee for this award.
The Board of Governors of the University of Manitoba has the right to modify the terms of this award if, because of changed conditions it becomes necessary to do so . Such modification shall conform as closely as possible to the expressed intention of the donor in establishing this award.
Dr. Morris Faiman [B.Sc.(Pharm.)/55), has established an endowment fund at the University of Manitoba which will support a Pharmacy Graduate Fellowship and a lecture in the Grand Rounds Seminar series in the College of Pharmacy. The Graduate Fellowship is in honour of his parents, Samuel and Beatrice Faiman, whom he credits for instilling within him a work ethic and commitment towards higher education. The Grand Rounds Seminar Series lecture is in appreciation to the University of Manitoba in providing an opportunity for Dr. Faiman's education.
The Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative has made a contribution to the fund.
The established fund has two purposes:
i. to reward the academic achievements of students pursuing a Ph.D. through a program delivered by the College of Pharmacy; and
ii. to support a Morris D. Faiman lectureship in the Grand Rounds Seminar Series in the College of Pharmacy.
In odd years, beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year, the available annual income, not to exceed $2,000 will be used to offer one fellowship to a Graduate Student who:
(1) is a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident;
(2) is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in a doctoral program delivered by the College of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba;
(3) has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study;
(4) is pursuing a career in research and/or academia.
Applicants will be required to submit the following application material:
(i) a College of Pharmacy Graduate Awards Application form;
(ii) official academic transcript(s);
(iii) a curriculum vitae;
(iv) a statement (maximum 500 words) describing the following : proposed academic research and objectives (both short term and long term), and the expected area of study.
Candidates will be selected based on the following order of preference:
(a) graduates from the University of Manitoba;
(b) graduates from other Canadian universities;
(c) graduates from other North American universities.
Recipients may hold this fellowship concurrently with any other awards consistent with policies in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
The Vice Provost (Graduate Education) and Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (or designate) will ask the Dean of the College of Pharmacy (or designate) to name the selection committee for the Graduate Fellowship.
The lecture in the Grand Rounds Seminar Series is established to financially support a lectureship in the College of Pharmacy. In even years, beginning in the 2016-2017 academic year, the available annual income plus any unspent revenue may be used to provide support to a visiting scientist. The lectureship is to be named the Morris D. Faiman Lecture in the Grand Rounds Seminar Series in the College of Pharmacy. The Dean of the College of Pharmacy (or designate) shall name a selection committee to select the visiting scientist.
The Board of Governors of the University of Manitoba has the right to modify the terms of this award if, because of changed conditions, it becomes necessary to do so. Such modification shall conform as closely as possible to the expressed intention of the donor in establishing the award.
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 to provide scholarship support to graduate students in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba. The Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative has made a contribution to this fund. Each year, the available annual income from the fund will be used to offer one scholarship to a graduate student who:
(1) is enrolled as a full-time Master’s or Ph.D. student in any year of study in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and whose research project is conducted in the College of Pharmacy;
(2) has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study; and
(3) has made a significant contribution to their profession, university and community.
Applicants will be required to submit the following application materials:
(1) a College of Pharmacy Graduate Awards Application form;
(2) an academic transcript;
(3) a short essay (500 words, double spaced in 12 point font) describing their contributions to the community. The essay should include explanations of why they were involved in the community, their general philosophy of volunteerism and why they wish to pursue a career in pharmacy; and
(4) a curriculum vitae.
Candidates may be requested to attend an interview and/or deliver an oral presentation.
Priority towards Masters versus Ph.D. students will ideally alternate each year. This fellowship cannot be
held with another fellowship of higher value offered through the College of Pharmacy.
The College of Pharmacy will offer a commemorative medallion, which will be presented to the recipient at the annual College of Pharmacy Graduate Ceremony.
The Vice-Provost (Graduate Education) and Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (or designate) will ask the Graduate Studies Chair of the College of Pharmacy to name the selection committee for this award. The selection committee will include a representative from the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba.
This agreement may be amended by the mutual consent of the donor (or designate) and the University of Manitoba. All such amendments shall be in writing. In the absence of the donor (or designate), and providing all reasonable efforts have been made to consult, the Board of Governors of the University of Manitoba has the right to modify the terms of this award if, because of changed conditions, it becomes necessary to do so. Such modification shall conform as closely as possible to the expressed intention of the donor in establishing the award.
The following awards and grants listed below are available to graduate students:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 five (5) colleges of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences or a program of the Rady Faculty (e.g. Interdisciplinary Health Program).
For more information or to apply, email Pharmacy.GradStudies@umanitoba.ca.
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.
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