For Immediate Release

Contact: John M. Martino
Phone Number:  (215) 895-1186
Date: 08/25/00

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Receives Grant From W.W. Smith Charitable Trust

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia recently received a grant in the amount of $73,000 from the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust. The grant will be used for W.W. Smith Charitable Trust scholarships, awarded to worthy full-time students, based on financial need and good academic standing. It is the most significant source of private aid to students at USP.

"The sustained commitment of the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust scholarship program fosters appreciation and kindles enthusiasm in our students," said Dr. Philip P. Gerbino, president of USP. "The Trust’s social charitable consciousness is also heightened. Cognizant of the scholarship benefit, recipients strive to be exemplary students. In all respects, the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust scholarships are achieving their intended goal."

The W.W. Smith Charitable Trust program has been in existence since 1977 and currently provides grants for scholarships to 29 colleges and universities. The Trust is one of the largest private foundations in Philadelphia, awarding about $8 million annually.

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia is a private, coeducational institution founded in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America. USP specializes in educating students for rewarding health and science careers through its ten bachelor's, ten master's and four doctoral degree programs in the health and related sciences.

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