STATEMENT
The Pharmacist Mutual Community Pharmacy Scholarship is to be awarded to pharmacy students annually who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to advancing the future of community pharmacy in the United States. The scholarship will be based on evidence of a commitment to contributing to the advancement of community pharmacy with consideration of applicant’s academic achievement, outstanding student leadership, pharmacy association involvement and community service.
- All applicants will be required to submit an essay of up to 500 words describing how the applicant would help in the future to advance community pharmacy patient care.
“Over 100 years ago, Pharmacists Mutual was established to serve pharmacists and provide them peace of mind. As a true mutual company with no stockholders, Pharmacists Mutual’s primary focus is on its members and the pharmacy profession. These scholarships are another way for the company to help advance the profession by assisting the next generation of pharmacists. This support would not be possible without our member policyholders.” -Edward J. Yorty, President and CEO of Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company.
Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company is a nationally recognized leader providing insurance and risk management solutions within the insurance industry. The Board of Directors of Pharmacists Mutual is composed primarily of practicing pharmacists who are instrumental in developing company goals and policies. More information on Pharmacists Mutual can be found at www.phmic.com
The Pharmacists Mutual Community Scholarship is presented annually to five (5) recipients with a scholarship of $1,750.
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