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JOSEPH KIM ‘16
HUIZHEN ZHAI ‘16
Thomas J. Long Foundation Leadership Award
Sujeev Vhan ‘06 Scholarship
Awarded for his dedication and leadership as Vice President of Communications on the board of the Pacific Academy of Student Pharmacists.
“Juggling grad school, a long distance relationship, two family members being diagnosed with serious diseases and a near death in my immediate family was tough. The only reason I have gotten this far is through my support system of family, friends and mentors.”
ALAN PHAN ‘16 Thomas J. Long Foundation Leadership Award
Awarded for his dedication and leadership as Vice President of Professional Affairs on the board of the Pacific Academy of Student Pharmacists.
“One of the biggest challenges in my life was selfconflict. My personality was toxic and harmful, and it took a dear friend to tell me before I realized it. I’ve changed and have become a happier person now.”
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Dr. Vhan created this scholarship to benefit students who have shown perseverance over personal hardship or adversity.
“I moved from China to the United States when I was 10. In high school, my family struggled to maintain financial stability so at the age of 16, I took on two part-time jobs to help my mom with our household finances. Earning my own money was very empowering and I have continued to work to pay for my own expenses and tuition ever since. To ease the financial burden of going to college, I secured scholarships that have allowed me to have a fruitful college experience with few financial anxieties. Instead of seeing my financial difficulties as impossible hurdles, I resolved to overcome them.”
JULIE LA ‘16 Sixties Alumni Memorial Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship
Supported by a group of alumni who are committed to their alma mater and to the profession of pharmacy, their hope is that students who receive the scholarship will continue the tradition of giving as alumni of our pharmacy school.
“Live, love, smile: Live in the moments that bring you joy, love and appreciate those around you and never underestimate the power of brightening someone’s day with a simple smile.”