About the Program

 

 

The APhA Foundation Student Scholarship Program recognizes students who choose to invest time into their school’s APhA - ASP chapter to help shape the future of the profession while managing the demands of a full-time pharmacy curriculum. Applicants will be evaluated on their potential to become leaders for the profession of pharmacy, as demonstrated by their involvement in school and community activities, and academic performance.

 

How to Apply

The 2021 APhA Foundation Student Scholarship application is now closed. The 2022 application will open in the fall of 2021.

If you have any questions related to student scholarships, please contact John Little, Executive Fellow at jlittle@aphanet.org or 202-558-2709.

 

 

General Eligibility Criteria

• Complete at least one academic year in the professional sequence of courses.
• Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent grading system) in professional coursework during pharmacy school.
• Be an active member in the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) for students located in the United States and Puerto Rico. The applicant must show active participation in his or her chapter’s activities but is not required to hold a leadership position.

 

Application Requirements

The following items must be uploaded or added to the submission form:

• An academic transcript in PDF or Word format. An unofficial transcript is acceptable.
• Two letters of recommendation - one from faculty who can speak to leadership and APhA-ASP involvement, and one from non-faculty who can speak to non-academic strengths. Recommenders should submit the letters directly in OpenWater (application portal) in either .doc or .pdf format.
• Current résumé or CV.
• A list of pharmacy and non-pharmacy related activities that demonstrate community involvement and skills.
• An essay of no more than 500 words on the following topic: 
  • You will experience obstacles throughout your pharmacy career that will require you to seize your moment. Please describe one setback that you have experienced as a student pharmacist, how you overcame that setback, and how the experience will impact your approach to patient care.
• Some scholarships call for additional criteria and requirements. These, along with additional details regarding overall criteria, can be found here: Scholarship Criteria.