Members
Kappa Epsilon Members
The members of the Kappa Epsilon Fraternity encourage one another to become capable pharmacists and share the bond of a lifelong commitment of loyalty and friendship.
Fraternity life has many benefits, some immediate and some long-lasting. The Kappa Epsilon Fraternity provides its members with noteworthy contacts for professional networking, encourages both personal and professional development, recognizes members’ achievements through awards and honors, provides scholarship and fellowship opportunities, participates in national projects that benefit the community and shares a common bond to make a difference.
Kappa Epsilon members share the attributes of the profession, lifelong friendships, high ideals and the purposes of the Fraternity. The founding members of Kappa Epsilon set very high standards for the Fraternity and its members to enrich their lives and strengthen their dedication to the profession of pharmacy. Together, each member is encouraged and challenged to uphold these standards throughout their college years and beyond.
At Kappa Epsilon you will find friendship, respect, inspiring activities, community service, professionalism, lifelong networking and just plain fun!
Goals for Members
Uniting students of pharmacy across the nation
Collaboration
Cooperating with faculties of colleges where chapters are established
Edification
Inspiring members with a desire for high scholarship
Awareness
Fostering a professional consciousness
Relationship
Providing a bond of lasting loyalty, interest and friendship
Our Advantages
Professional Development
Continuing Education
Local & National Leadership
Community Service
National Conventions
Alumni Retreats Friendship & Fun!
Zada Cooper Scholarships
The Zada M. Cooper Scholarship was established in 1955 in honor of Kappa Epsilon’s founder, Zada M. Cooper. Recognizing superior achievement, the scholarship is supported by a small percentage of each member’s national dues in addition to KE Members who donate to the KE Foundation Scholarship Fund. This award consists of five $750 scholarships that are presented annually to active collegiate members by the KE Foundation.
The applicant must have completed the equivalent of six semesters of undergraduate education with at least two of these semesters in an accredited college of pharmacy. Preference is given to applicants who have maintained high academic standards and have also contributed substantially to the activities of their KE Chapter and college of pharmacy. Consideration is also given to those applicants who are in need of financial assistance. There may be more than one applicant per collegiate chapter. Applications due by November 30.
How to Apply
- Meet Eligibility Requirements: Collegiate members in good standing may apply
- Scholastic Ability: Completed six semesters of undergraduate education with at least two semesters in an accredited college of pharmacy
- Submit Your Application: Consideration will be given to those who need financial assistance
Application Documents
- Zada Cooper Scholarship Application
- Letter of Reference Form
Application forms are available to Members at the KE Docs Page. Contact the KE Office with questions.
Awards
Kappa Epsilon has played an important role in the profession of pharmacy by supporting both personal and professional development through continuing education for its members; has promoted and supported projects that address women’s health issues; and has furthered pharmaceutical education and research.
As we encourage Kappa Epsilon Members to achieve greatness, it is important that we acknowledge their achievements. In recognition, Kappa Epsilon takes great pride in bestowing and recognizing the many distinguished awards presented to its valued members over the years.
Career Achievement Award
Key of Excellence
KE/Merck Vanguard Leadership Award
Linda Rodgers Memorial Award
Nellie Wakeman Fellowship
Unicorn Award
Applications
- Career Achivement Award
- Linda Rodgers Memorial Award
- KE / Merck Vanguard Leadership Award
- Nellie Wakeman Fellowship
- Letter of Reference
Application forms are available to Members at the KE Docs Page. Contact the KE Office with questions.
National Liaison Program
The KE National Liaison Program was created in 2005 to strengthen the bond and remove the physical boundaries between the Grand Council and Kappa Epsilon Collegiate Chapters.
KE National Liaisons are enthusiastic alumni representatives of Kappa Epsilon, who reside in areas that are in close proximity to a Kappa Epsilon Collegiate Chapter and serve as a liaison between the Grand Council and chapter members. Each KE National Liaison is encouraged to communicate with the chapters in their assigned area, complete a formal visitation on behalf of Grand Council at least once during the biennium, assist with providing ideas for chapter management or operations, as needed, and keep Grand Council informed of chapter activities and significant events. If you are interested in serving as a KE National Liaison to a nearby Kappa Epsilon Collegiate Chapter in your area, please sign into the KE member site (go to forms, click on National Liaison, and fill out the National Liaison interest form. For further assistance or questions please contact the Executive Office at ke@affinity-strategies.com
A National Liaison
- Assists Grand Council: By serving as a liaison between Grand Council and Collegiate Chapters
- Assists Collegiate Chapters: Communicates and coordinates with assigned Collegiate Chapters
- Assists the Missions: Play a vital role in accomplishing and promoting the work of Kappa Epsilon
The Benefit
- Become involved with collegiates
- Share your knowledge & expertise
- Encourage others to acheive great
- Extend the reach throughout the community
- Celebrate your accomplishments
- Make a Difference!