Scholarships
Zada M. Cooper Scholarship
Established in 1955 in honor of Kappa Epsilon’s founder, Zada M. Cooper, this scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement and leadership. Supported by a portion of each member’s national dues and donations to the KE Foundation Scholarship Fund, the Zada M. Cooper Scholarship awards five $1,000 scholarships annually to active collegiate members.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Eligibility: Collegiate members in good standing who have completed the equivalent of six semesters of undergraduate education, with at least two semesters in an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Academic Excellence: Preference is given to applicants with high academic achievement and substantial involvement in their KE chapter and college of pharmacy.
- Financial Need: Consideration is also given to applicants in need of financial assistance.
- Number of Applicants: Multiple applicants may apply from the same chapter.
How to Apply
- Eligibility: Must be an active collegiate member in good standing.
- Academic Requirements: Must have completed six semesters of undergraduate education, including at least two in an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Submit Your Application: Be sure to include information on academic achievement and any financial need.
Applications are due by November 1, 11:59 EDT
Nellie Wakeman Fellowship
Established in 1957, the Nellie Wakeman Fellowship is a prestigious $10,000 award, jointly sponsored by the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) and Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Inc. This fellowship is designed to support outstanding Kappa Epsilon members pursuing advanced degrees in pharmaceutical sciences.
Award Criteria: The nominee must be a member in good standing who is in their final year of the Pharm.D. program or has completed the Pharm.D. degree and plans to enroll in a Ph.D. or Master’s degree program, or a combined Residency/Master’s program at an accredited U.S. College or School of Pharmacy.
Applications are due by May 1.
Past Zada Cooper Scholarship Recipients
2024 Winners
Keoria Magee Alpha Gamma Chapter
Alexis Nicoson Psi Chapter
Kathleen Rish Beta Alpha Chapter
Vini Vyas Sigma Chapter
Kiran Wazir Upsilon Chapter
2023 Winners
Cheney Gertz Pi Chapter
Madisen Hansen Chi Chapter
Laurenne Lafrance Kappa Chapter
Kaylen Schier Alpha Beta Chapter
Jennifer Tran Xi Chapter
2022 Winners
Alexis Youngpeter Psi Chapter
Leah Franks Alpha Gamma Chapter
Caitlin Hawkins Rho Chapter
Kelly Jeon Alpha Chi Chapter
Jennifer Baird Alpha Phi Chapter
2021 Winners
Jason Acevedo Beta Alpha Chapter
Brittany Butterfield Alpha Theta Chapter
Elizabeth Heard Alpha Delta Chapter
Amrita Kanwar Xi Chapter
Stephanie Scuotto Beta Beta Chapter
2011 – 2020 Winners
Asia Johnson Alpha Lambda Chapter
Heather Ortego Alpha Epsilon Chapter
Liw Panichakornkul Beta Mu Chapter
Victoria Rathcke Alpha Epsilon Chapter
Abigail Sirek Chi Chapter
Ashley Buige Lambda Chapter
Maggie Dempster Psi Chapter
Samantha Hoppe Chi Chapter
Ashley Sotoodeh Xi Chapter
Tori Taylor Kappa Chapter
Carly Bryan Alpha Phi Chapter
Katherine Key Alpha Delta Chapter
Amanda Liebrecht Psi Chapter
Kayla Sheets Tau Chapter
Megan Stephan Psi Chapter
Morgan Cawthon Alpha Gamma Chapter
Ally Jarvi Beta Mu Chapter
Taylor Lansing Tau Chapter
Bionqua Lynch Beta Tau Chapter
Kristina Rosus Pi Chapter
Hannah Astley Alpha Phi Chapter
Jessica Bankston Beta Gamma Chapter
Vincent Cascone Omega Chapter
Sarah Fawaz Alpha Omega Chapter
Lindsay Helton Beta Gamma Chapter
Kortney Brammeier Alpha Omicron Chapter
Lauren Dartois Chi Chapter
Antonia Fawaz Alpha Omega Chapter
Constance Terrell Beta Gamma Chapter
Angela Walsh Sigma Chapter
Katherine Bliven Beta Epsilon Chapter
Kaylyn Chandler Alpha Chi Chapter
Morgan Greutman Alpha Beta Chapter
Hallie Hudson Alpha Phi Chapter
Elise Reyes Alpha Omega Chapter
Rebecca Clarke Alpha Phi Chapter
Loza Dejene Alpha Beta Chapter
Morgan Fleming Beta Kappa Chapter
Lauren Harbaugh Psi Chapter
Dana Merkel Chi Chapter
Avery Karnes Alpha Beta Chapter
Mary Riedy Alpha Phi Chapter
Lauren Rupp Psi Chapter
Sandra Souvannachak Alpha Beta Chapter
Emily Willett Alpha Lambda Chapter
Ashlyn Bozeman Alpha Delta Chapter
Athena Brand Xi Chapter
Kristen Johnson Alpha Phi Chapter
Michele H. Simmons Alpha Rho Chapter
Erin Woodard Alpha Delta Chapter
2000 – 2010 Winners
Jennifer Bennett Alpha Beta Chapter
Jacqueline Hilton Alpha Phi Chapter
Shelby Jenkins Alpha Chi Chapter
Sarah Neuhauser Chi Chapter
Kristina Chen Yen Kappa Chapter
Lyndsay Zotian Beta Epsilon Chapter
Kristin Fish Omega Chapter
Amy Landau Kappa Chapter
Kristen Murtha Alpha Phi Chapter
Susan Norman Beta Beta Chapter
Sara Snow Alpha Chi Chapter
Malinda Treiber Chi Chapter
Jessica Beal Alpha Delta Chapter
Kimberly Flynn Alpha Chi Chapter
Tiffany Gillies Chi Chapter
Kim Le Alpha Beta Chapter
Megan Neary Alpha Phi Chapter
Jennifer Teat Alpha Epsilon Chapter
Salvatore Bottiglieri Alpha Upsilon Chapter
Mary Cady Omega Chapter
Nancy Miller Alpha Chi Chapter
Tonya Stenger Psi Chapter
Katherine Stutzman Alpha Phi Chapter
Terri Zepponi Alpha Gamma Chapter
Ashley Adams Alpha Delta Chapter
Lindsey Clevinger Alpha Chi Chapter
Sarah Fetterman Alpha Phi Chapter
Alyssa Greedy Omega Chapter
Gretchen Hinders Chi Chapter
Mandy Young Alpha Phi Chapter
Melanie Claborn Alpha Beta Chapter
Jenny Goffinet Pi Chapter
Elizabeth Hunter Pi Chapter
Allison Lohman Omega Chapter
Stephanie Perry Alpha Chi Chapter
Amanda Stuber Alpha Phi Chapter
Elizabeth Contreras Xi Chapter
Dena Gaw Alpha Lambda Chapter
Kandice Jeske Alpha Beta Chapter
Amanda Lehenbauer Omega Chapter
Paula Rychlik Xi Chapter
Sarah Saft Pi Chapter
Martha Anne Akdins Alpha Chi Chapter
Sabrina Edgeman Alpha Beta Chapter
Jennifer Lynn Essary Omega Chapter
Teresa Marie Seefeldt Chi Chapter
Lea C. Terwiske Pi Chapter
Jennifer Nicole Yarborough Alpha Rho Chapter
Adrian Elaine Adkins Xi Chapter
Alicia Louise Kettlewell Omega Chapter
Laura Kimberly Williford Alpha Rho Chapter
Wendy Gray Leach Kappa Chapter
Kathleen Germaine Evans Green Alpha Chapter
Lynn Sloan Burch Alpha Lambda Chapter
Kristin Elise Harrison Alpha Beta Chapter
Julie Lynn Tolle Alpha Rho Chapter
Lesa JoAnn Graves Alpha Delta Chapter
Monica Ann Pearson Mu Chapter
Karen Ann Wilson Alpha Delta Chapter
Ann Elizabeth Roach Alpha Beta Chapter
Marci Machelle Henderson Kappa Chapter
Mary Catherine Quenzer Chi Chapter
Melissa Ann Schroeder Pi Chapter
Celene Marie Amabile Tau Chapter
Angela Marie Burgei Psi Chapter