Competitions for Students
The American College of Legal Medicine's 2010 Student Writing Competition: $1000 is awarded for 1st prize. The Hirsch Award is available for students in several areas, including pharmacy. More Information available here.Scholarships for Students
Some chain pharmacies have scholarships for pharmacy students. They may stipulate something like this: you work for them part-time while in school, full-time in summers, and for a specified number of years after graduation. It's often a good deal. Contact the pharmacies directly for these scholarship opportunities.
Rite Aid offers scholarship opportunities available through schools of pharmacy and professional pharmacy organizations such as the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS). If you want to find out more about the NACDS and NPHA Foundation/Rite Aid scholarship application process check their web sites at www.nacdsfoundation.org or www.snpha.org.
The Phi Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has established the Cassandra Taylor Scholarship in Memory of our beloved member Cassandra Taylor. Cassandra was a very dedicated member to Alpha Kappa Alpha and her local chapter. She was a hard working mother, wife, and student. We lost Cassandra in September of 2007 and it is with great admiration that we honor her by establishing this scholarship in her memory for the love and the service that she offered to our great sorority. Cassandra received a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and was pursuing her Doctoral Degree of Pharmacy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The goal of the Cassandra Taylor Scholarship is to support the development of future leaders in pharmacy and to recognize pharmacy students who are pursuing a career in pharmacy.
Eligibility:
- The student applicant must be enrolled as a full-time pharmacy student in an accredited U.S. college or school of pharmacy studying to obtain a doctor of pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.).
- Student applicants must have completed at least one professional year of pharmacy school to apply. First year pharmacy students are not eligible to apply.
- The student applicant must have a minimum of a 2.85 or "C" cumulative grade point average..
Application Process:
Complete application is attached. The application is open for all pharmacy students that have completed at least one year at an accredited College of Pharmacy. To apply, please submit the following:
1. Completed application form. 2. Current resume or curriculum vitae. (Submitted with the application)
3. A cover letter explaining your interest and career goals in community pharmacy practice (submitted with your application). Length should be no more than two typewritten pages. Please communicate and provide specific examples that demonstrate why you are deserving of this scholarship. Address cover letter to "Phi Alpha Omega Scholarship Committee."
4. One letter of recommendation that explains why you are deserving of this scholarship. This letter may be from the staff pharmacist, pharmacy manager, district manager, regional manager, or corporate office. The letter may be addressed to: "Phi Alpha Omega Scholarship Committee."
5. A signed letter from a pharmacy faculty member, pharmacy advisor, dean, or transcript office that states the applicant is in good academic standing with at least a "C" grade point average. Please note: The cover letter and resume must be submitted with your application.. The recommendation letter and letter to verify academic standing must be postmarked by July 31st of application year. For more information, please contact phialphaomega1908@yahoo.com or call 479-799-6684.
AfterCollege is pleased to announce Evelyn Phillips of the University of Arizona as the recipient of the September 2009 AfterCollege Pharmacy Student Scholarship. We had many qualified applicants and thank you for taking the time to apply.
The next application deadline will be on Thursday, December 31st. Please visit the site below to access the eligibility requirements and application.
http://www.aftercollege.com/
APhA Auxiliary/APhA Foundation Student Pharmacist Scholarship Program
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Today, the APhA Auxiliary/APhA Foundation Student Pharmacist Scholarship Program recognizes full-time pharmacy students who help shape the future of their profession by maintaining active involvement in their school's APhA-ASP Chapter.
Within this program are named scholarships that acknowledge gifts made to the fund by individuals or groups. You may access their biographical information by clicking on the names below. Currently, there are scholarships in honor of:
McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship Program
The McKesson Foundation has established The Mckesson Pharmacy Scholarship Program to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for study at an accredited School of Pharmacy of the student's choice.
Application materials for the McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship Program have been moved to the following website. Click on the link below to access the guidelines and the application form.
www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/mckphar
The NCPA Foundation J.C. and Rheba Cobb Memorial Scholarship will be made on the basis of the following priorities:
- Leadership Qualities: Potential candidates will be evaluated by the NCPA Foundation Scholarship Awards Committee on the basis of leadership qualities and accomplishments with a demonstrated interest in independent pharmacy, as well as involvement in extracurricular activities. These qualities will be measured by the required supporting documents.
- Academic Achievement: High Scholarship is necessary condition for consideration of the award. Academic Achievement will be measured using college transcripts.
- Demonstrated Interest In Government Affairs: The applicant must provide a separate one page description of his or her demonstrated interest in government activities. These qualities will be measured by the required supporting documents.
Eligibility
The NCPA Foundation is pleased to announce that the "J.C. and Rheba Cobb Memorial Scholarship" program will be continued during the 2009-2010 academic year. All pharmacy students who are student members of NCPA are eligible to apply for ONE of the NCPA Foundation Scholarships per academic year. The student must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. school or college of pharmacy on a full-time basis during the 2009 fall term and the 2010 spring term. Note: Students may only receive this award one time.
Tylenol Scholarship Program
As a company dedicated to helping people feel better, we're proud to support the future of healthcare with our annual TYLENOL® Scholarship program. Now in its 17th year, the program helps students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare, life sciences, or related fields manage the rising costs of education.
This year, we'll be awarding $250,000 in scholarships based on leadership qualities and academic performance, including ten $10,000 and thirty $5,000 grants. Scholarships awarded to students pursuing healthcare-related education at an accredited institution. Ten students will be awarded $10,000 scholarships. Thirty students will receive $5,000 grants. Applications must be received by May 15, 2009. Winners will be selected by July 15, 2009. Funds delivered by August 2009.
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