Pharmacy Scholarships for College Students

I'm planning to study pharmacy in college and would love to know about scholarships specifically for pharmacy students. What are some good ones, and how detailed are their application processes?

There are several pharmacy scholarships available to prospective students to alleviate some of the financial burden of studying, representing a range of different organizations and entities. Here are a few you may want to look into:

1. Tylenol Future Care Scholarship: Provided by the makers of Tylenol, this scholarship is awarded to students pursuing careers in healthcare, including pharmacy. Fifteen $5,000 scholarships and twenty-five $10,000 scholarships are awarded annually. The application usually opens in early May and involves writing a short personal statement.

2. CVS Health Minority Scholarship for Pharmacy Students: Provided by CVS Health in partnership with the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation. This scholarship is available to underrepresented minority students who are enrolled in their first (P1) year of pharmacy school. The amount is $5,000 per annual academic year and it usually opens in the Spring.

3. APhA Foundation Student Scholarships: The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation awards several scholarships to students who are active APhA members. Examples include the Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Student Scholarship and the George F. Archambault Scholarship. Application requirements usually include a letter of recommendation, a resume, and an essay addressing a specific topic provided by the Foundation.

Please note that the availability or requirements of these scholarships can change from year to year, so ensure to independently research each scholarship for up-to-date information. It is best to plan ahead and make note of application deadlines, as they can vary widely among scholarship programs. Additionally, most scholarship applications require a copy of your transcript, a resume, letters of recommendation, and an essay, so it's wise to have these materials ready in advance.