Pharmacy Scholarships

An undergraduate student may apply if enrolled in the last three years of: (1) a B.S. or Pharm.D. program in an accredited college of pharmacy or (2) a baccalaureate degree program in a related field of scientific study and have demonstrated interest in, and potential for, a career in any of the pharmaceutical sciences. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is not required. Six (6) awards of $4,500 are provided for an undergraduate research project, $500 to attend an AAPS Annual Meeting. The $4,500 may be used for any purpose decided by the awardee and faculty sponsor that will enable the student to have a successful program i.e. student stipend, laboratory supplies or materials related to the project, travel, etc. None of the funds shall be used for indirect costs by the institution.

A student may apply if enrolled in the last three years of a B.S. or Pharm.D. program in a U.S. college of pharmacy, has a demonstrated interest in, and potential for, a career in any of the pharmaceutical sciences, and will be enrolled for at least one full academic year following the award of the scholarship. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Number of awards and stipends: Twelve (12) at $5,000: $5,000 is provided for a research project. The $5,000 may be used for any purpose decided by the awardee and faculty sponsor that will enable the student to have a successful program - e.g. student stipend, laboratory supplies or materials related to the project, travel, etc. None of the funds shall be used for indirect costs by the institution.

An applicant must be in the final year of a pharmacy undergraduate degree program, and be a member of either Rho Chi or Phi Lambda Sigma for the respective award. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Number of awards and stipends: The $7,500 may be used for any purpose decided by the awardee and faculty sponsor that will enable the student to have a successful program - i.e. student stipend, laboratory supplies or materials related to the project, travel, etc. None of the funds shall be used for indirect costs by the institution.

An applicant must be in the final year of a pharmacy college B.S. or Pharm.D. program or have completed a pharmacy degree. Consideration is given to those who need financial assistance to further their education in pharmacy. At the time of application, the Kappa Epsilon member must be in financial good standing with the Fraternity and planning to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree or a Masters degree. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Number of awards and stipends: The $4,000 may be used for any purpose decided by the awardee and faculty sponsor that will enable the student to have a successful program - i.e. student stipend, laboratory supplies or materials related to the project, travel, etc. None of the funds shall be used for indirect costs by the institution.

A student must be registered in a professional pharmacy degree program (i.e., have completed at least two years of college coursework, plus one year of the professional pharmacy curriculum), be a United States citizen or permanent resident, and have and maintain a 3.00 GPA or better in the professional degree program. Awardee must: 1) not accept any other concurrent research support (e.g., AFPE, ASHP, or PhRMA) for the proposal (In the case of multiple source awards, the student must choose only one), 2) agree to present their research results at an AACP annual meeting, 3) be enrolled for at least a full calendar year after initiation of the award, and 4) submit a final report, including an abstract of the research results and appropriate recognition to the sponsoring organization.

Students who have completed at least three (3) semesters of graduate study toward the Ph.D. and who have no more than three (3) years remaining to obtain the Ph.D. degree in a graduate program in the pharmaceutical sciences administered by a U.S. college of pharmacy. Students enrolled in joint Pharm.D./Ph.D. programs are eligible to apply if they have completed the equivalent of three full semesters of graduate credit toward the Ph.D., and if the Ph.D. degree will be awarded within three (3) additional years. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. Number of awards and stipends: Up to eighty (80) Fellowships (renewals and new awards) are awarded annually. Fellowship stipends can range from $6,000 to $10,000 annually. The Fellowship stipend may be used for any purpose decided by the awardee and college that will enable the student to make progress in their pursuit of the Ph.D. - e.g. student stipend, laboratory supplies, books, materials, travel, etc. None of the funds shall be used for indirect costs by the institution. No support is provided beyond a maximum of three years. The number of AFPE Pre-doctoral Fellowships awarded each year depends on the availability of funds.

A decided preference will be given to candidates who propose a fellowship away from their present affiliation. Applicants cannot be enrolled in a Ph.D. degree program during the 2-year award period. The applicant shall: 1. Have received the Pharm.D. degree within the past ten (10) years. (May also hold a B.S. and/or M.S.; but not an M.D., D.Sc., or Ph.D.). 2. Have (or will have completed in the year the application is submitted) a postdoctoral clinical residency and/or clinical fellowship program of at least one year duration. 3. Agree to carry out the Fellowship on a full-time basis and will not engage in any part-time work. Sabbatical leave salaries may be accepted. If the applicant is a faculty member, he/she will provide a letter with his/her application from his/her Dean and Department Chair assuring that the applicant will be relieved of all teaching, advisory, service, clinical, and administrative responsibilities during the two-year Fellowship. 4. Be able to provide evidence of acceptance for the desired postdoctoral training by a suitable mentor at a recognized academic/research institution--not necessarily a college of pharmacy. Potential mentors will be judged solely by professional qualifications and experience and may hold a Ph.D., D.Sc., Pharm.D., M.D., or other advanced degree. 5.

R&D Systems is proud to support education in science with a scholarship program established to students who are pursuing a degree in a science related field. The R&D Systems Scholarship Program will be awarded to students pursuing a degree in a science related field. A $1500 (or international currency equivalent) scholarship will be awarded twice a year for one student in the fall semester and one student in the spring semester.

Research is a critical component for the development and advancement in the life science community. We want to further scientific achievement by helping students who are interested in developing a career in science. The Novus Biologicals Scholarship Program is awarded to students pursuing a degree in a science related field twice a year. A $1500 (or international currency equivalent) scholarship will be awarded to one student for the fall and spring semesters.

Eligible Applicants You are eligible to apply for this scholarship at a school that participates in the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students program if you are From a disadvantaged background as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: An individual from a disadvantaged background is defined as one who comes from an environment that has inhibited the individual from obtaining the knowledge, skill, and abilities required to enroll in and graduate from a health professions school, or from a program providing education or training in an allied health profession; or comes from a family with an annual income below a level based on low income thresholds according to family size published by the U.S. Bureau of Census, adjusted annually for changes in the Consumer Price Index, and adjusted by the Secretary, HHS, for use in health professions and nursing programs. A citizen, national, or a lawful permanent resident of the United States or the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico or the Marianas Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated State of Micronesia. Eligible Disciplines Under this program, funds are awarded to accredited schools of medicine osteopathic medicine dentistry optometry pharmacy podiatric medicine veterinary medicine nursing (associate, diploma, baccalaureate and graduate degree) public health chiropractic allied health (baccalaureate or graduate degree programs of dental hygiene, medical laboratory technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, radiologic technology, speech pathology, audiology, and registered dietitians) graduate programs in behavioral and mental health practice (includes clinical psychology, clinical social work, professional counseling, or marriage and family therapy) programs providing training of physician assistants

Must be a student entering the senior year of college who is under the age of 35 with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Offered to African-American, Hispanic, American Indian, and Asian students. Must be a U.S. citizen attending a four-year institution studying pharmacy, optometry, environmental health, industrial hygiene, health care administration, physical therapy, or to become a physician assistant.

The Western Union Foundation Global Scholarship Program (WU Scholars) is a program designed to support young people and their efforts to pursue a post-secondary education. Selected scholarship recipients will receive USD $2,500 each to contribute toward tuition or school fees at an accredited post-secondary institution and will be selected based on criteria relating to the program's three pillars: Perseverance, Aspiration, and Community. To be eligible, students must be seeking an undergraduate degree in one of the following categories: science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business/entrepreneurship. The application, which requires a letter of recommendation and an academic transcript, opens Wednesday March 8th. The application deadline is Wednesday, April 12 at noon Eastern Standard Time. Please contact wufoundation@iie.org with any questions.