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William R. Gibson Memorial Scholarship
Fund. Hazel G. Gibson, a friend of Butler
University, established this endowed scholarship
in memory of her husband, William R. Gibson,
Class of 1948. He was a pharmacologist with Eli
Lilly and Company for 35 years. Throughout
his life, he was a loyal Butler supporter and
taught graduate-level courses at the University.
The scholarship is awarded to pharmacy
students based on academic performance
and financial need. It is renewable.
Paul A. Holsapple Memorial Scholarship.
After Mr. Holsapple’s death in 1991, his wife E.
Jane Holsapple established this scholarship in
recognition of his commitment to education.
He attended the Indiana College of Pharmacy,
forerunner of Butler’s College of Pharmacy, and
worked as a sales representative for Eli Lilly and
Company for 34 years. Holsapple Scholarships
are intended to encourage students who have
demonstrated the capacity to achieve educational
and professional goals and the initiative
to seek opportunities to further their progress.
They are awarded to pharmacy students in
their third year or later, with preference given
to students from Indianapolis and Marion
County. One or more scholarships may be
awarded annually and may be renewed.
James M. and Cheryl L. Hussey Endowed
Scholarship. This scholarship provides financial
assistance to deserving Butler students in the
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, with
preference given to those in their P4 (sixth)
year. Preference will be given to a student
who plans to pursue a residency program after
graduation.
Virginia Mae McIntire Kirkpatrick Memorial
Scholarship. Mr. Kirkpatrick established this
endowed fund as a memorial to his wife, Class
of 1926. He also wished to help maintain the
superiority of Butler’s College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences. The fund provides scholarships
for students majoring in pharmacy.
A.J.W. LeBien Scholarship Fund. This
scholarship was created as a tribute to A.J.W.
LeBien by his children, all of whom are Butler
graduates. Mr. LeBien’s career exemplified the
highest standards of integrity and service in
the pharmaceutical industry. In his personal
and business life, he was respected by all who
knew him. This award is intended to encourage
students who have demonstrated the capacity to
Butler University
achieve educational and professional goals and
the initiative to seek opportunities to further
their progress.
Lobraico Family Endowed Scholarship. This
fund was established in memory of alumnus
Frank Lobraico, former owner of Clifton Pharmacy
and a dedicated servant to and advocate
of his profession. The scholarship, based on
merit, is awarded to a third-year pharmacy
student who is interested in pursuing a career
in community pharmacy.
Charles W. Magness Endowed Scholarship.
Endowed by a gift from the estate of Charles
Magness, this scholarship is administered by
the Office of Financial Aid. Preference is given
to students in the College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences.
Meijer Inc. Endowed Pharmacy Scholarship.
Through the Meijer Inc. Endowed Pharmacy
Scholarship Fund, a student in the College
of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will be
recognized with a scholarship based on financial
need and the student’s interest in community
pharmacy practice.
Rebecca Smith Merlina and Margaret Smith
Linden Scholarship. This fund was established
by Rebecca Smith Merlina, Class of 1988, and
her husband Dominic Merlina, Classes of 1985
and 1986; her sister Margaret Smith Linden
and her husband R. Mark Linden, both Class
of 1995; and Becky and Meg’s parents, J.
Stephen and Barbara Smith. It provides financial
assistance to deserving undergraduates, with
preference given to female students with a grade
point average of 3.5 or higher and who are
members of Delta Gamma sorority. Preference
is further given to a student majoring in either
pharmacy or accounting.
Russell D. Mesalam Memorial Pharmacy
Scholarship. Russell Mesalam, Class of 1961,
was a loyal and active alumnus who served on
Butler’s alumni board. He had a distinguished
33-year career with Hook Drugs Inc. and its
successor. This scholarship to honor his memory
was established by his wife, Barbara Mesalam
Gregory, Class of 1988, and the Hook Drug
Foundation. It is intended for a sophomore
pharmacy student. The recipient must be a
permanent resident of Indiana with a 2.8
grade point average. The award can be given
for up to four years.