Friday, November 13, 2020

Scholarships for Pharmacy Students, other Health Care

Info below is from this site:

https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/student-loans/pharmacy-school-scholarships

 a few scholarships below 

Professional associations and foundations are great resources to find pharmacy school scholarships.

Tylenol Future Care Scholarships

Sponsored by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, these scholarships are for undergraduates and graduate students in medicine and health care. They recognize academic excellence, leadership and community involvement.

How to qualify: To qualify, you must be a resident of the U.S., Puerto Rico or Washington, D.C.; enrolled in a health care related field at an accredited college or university, graduate school or vocational/technical school; and have at least one year remaining in your program.

When to apply: May. Learn more.

American Pharmacists Association Foundation Student Scholarship Program

This program supports students who invest time in their school’s APhA - Academy of Student Pharmacists chapter to help shape the profession.

How to qualify: You must have completed at least one year of your professional degree and demonstrate strong academic performance. Involvement in school, community activities and your local APhA chapter are also required.

When to apply: December. Learn more.

American Society of Health System Pharmacists Student Leadership Awards

The ASHP Student Leadership Awards Program supports students who have demonstrated leadership ability and have an interest in pharmacy practice. The award consists of a plaque, an ASHP drug information reference library and a cash award.

How to apply: To be eligible, you must be a pharmacy student in your second, third or fourth year of the program with a GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. You must also be an ASHP member in good standing.

When to apply: December. Learn more.

CVS Health Minority Scholarship for Pharmacy Students

CVS Health launched this program in 2019. It offers five awards of $8,000 to underrepresented minority students pursuing pharmacy degrees.

How to qualify: In addition to being an underrepresented minority, you must already be accepted or enrolled in a pharmacy degree program. Leadership, academic success and your commitment to the pharmacy profession and patient care are also considered.

When to apply: May. Learn more.

American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Scholarships

AFPE provides funding for a range of scholarships. You can apply for most of these awards beginning in November, but visit the AFPE website for specific details:

First-Year Graduate School Fellowships in Pharmaceutical Science

These fellowships target students who are members of Kappa Epsilon, Phi Lambda Sigma and Rho Chi and who plan to pursue a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical science.

Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Science

These fellowships are for outstanding Ph.D. candidates who are enrolled in pharmaceutical science Ph.D. programs in the U.S. You get up to two years of financial support as you prepare for professional positions in the pharmaceutical industry and in academia.

Dr. Paul B. Myrdal Memorial Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutics

This award is for students who meet all the qualifications of the Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Sciences but are also researching pharmacists. If you aren't selected for this fellowship, you will be automatically considered for the Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Herb and Nina Demuth Memorial Award

This award is for students who meet all the qualifications of the Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Sciences but are also researching parenteral drugs. If you aren't selected for this fellowship, you will be automatically considered for the Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Underrepresented Minority Award

Similar to the pre-doctoral fellowships, this award is only for minority candidates enrolled in pharmaceutical science programs in the U.S. You can receive up to two years of support as you prepare for professional positions in the pharmaceutical industry and in academia.

National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation Scholarships

The NCPA Foundation funds several scholarships to support students who demonstrate strong leadership qualities and high academic achievement. To be eligible, you must be an NCPA student member. All awards have application deadlines in March.

Presidential Scholarships

For students with a demonstrated interest in independent pharmacy.  Learn more.

J.C. & Rheba Cobb Memorial Scholarship

For students with a demonstrated interest in government activities. Learn more.

Willard B. Simmons Memorial Scholarship

For students with a demonstrated interest in independent pharmacy management. Learn more.

Partners in Pharmacy

For students who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and independent pharmacy. Learn more.

Neil Pruitt Sr. Memorial Scholarship

For students with a demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship. Learn more.

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