50 Scholarships for Pharmacy School Students
Scholarship hunting is often a daunting task. Where do you start? How do you know you're finding the best possible scholarships? Well, you're in luck. After lots of research, we've handpicked the best pharmacy scholarships that we can find. Check out the list below, and start applying for some scholarships today!
1. APhA Auxiliary/APhA Foundation Student Pharmacist Scholarship
- Recognizes students with an active involvement in their school's APhA-ASP Chapter.
- Applications due by Dec. 1
2. APhA Student Leadership Awards
- Recognizes outstanding academic achievement and leadership ability in APhA-ASP members.
- Requires at least a minimum 2.75 GPA
- $1,000 award
- Nominations due by Nov. 1
3. Health Care Majors Scholarship from the Hispanic College Fund
- $500 to $5,000 scholarship for U.S. citizens of Hispanic descent
- Requires at least a 3.0 GPA
- Must be studying for a degree related to healthcare
4. University of Utah School on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies Student Scholarships
- Two $500 annual scholarships for pharmacy students attending the University of Utah School on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies.
- Applications due by Feb. 1
5. Okey Patterson Lpef Scholarship at West Virginia University
- Awarded to one student enrolled in a health sciences program.
- No application is necessary beyond a FAFSA.
6. NCPA Foundation Presidential Scholarship
- $2,000 scholarship for students who display a high level of leadership and academic achievement.
7. J.C. & Rheba Cobb Memorial Scholarship
- $2,000 scholarship for students with sufficient leadership qualities, academic achievement, and a demonstrated interest in government affairs.
8. Willard B. Simmons Sr. Memorial Scholarship
- $2,000 scholarship for students with appropriate leadership qualities, academic achievement, and a demonstrated interest in independent pharmacy management.
9. Partners in Pharmacy Scholarship
- $2,000 scholarship for students with leadership qualities, academic achievement, and a demonstrated interest in independent pharmacy as a career.
10. Neil Pruitt Sr. Memorial Scholarship
- $2,500 scholarship for students who display correct leadership qualities, academic achievement, and a demonstrated interest in entrepreneurism.
11. Bernabei Independent Pharmacy Scholarship
- Awarded to second-, third-, and fourth-year pharmacy students at West Virginia University
- Must be a resident of West Virginia.
12. University of Wisconsin-Madison Scholarships
- Approximately 100 scholarships available
- Must be enrolled in either the PharmD or Pharmacology/Toxicology degree program at the University of Wisconsin
13. McLaren Pharmacist Scholarship
- $6,000 scholarship
- Must be currently admitted to a core pharmacist program.
- For every year a student receives scholarship money, he or she must commit to a year of employment with McLaren Regional Medical Center
14. University of Toledo College of Pharmacy Scholarships
- Numerous scholarships available
- Must be enrolled in a program in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Toledo
15. University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Donor Scholarships
- Numerous scholarships available from private donors
- Awards vary from $175 to $3,750 each
- Must have completed at least one year at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
16. University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Tuition Scholarship
- Must be a full-time pharmacy student at the University of Iowa
- Based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA
- Requires at least a 3.5 GPA
- $10,000 maximum award
17. University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Opportunity Scholarship
- $5,000 maximum award
- Awarded to approximately 20 students each year
- Students must write an essay about how their background contributes to diversity at the University of Iowa
18. University of Michigan College of Pharmacy Scholarships & Fellowship Funds
- Numerous scholarships available for third- and fourth-year PharmD students at the University of Michigan
19. Washington State University College of Pharmacy Scholarships
- Numerous scholarships available for students in the Doctor of Pharmacy program and graduate programs in the College of Pharmacy at WSU
20. McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship Program
- Must be a pharmacy student at an accredited School of Pharmacy
21. Costco Pharmacy Scholars Program
- $500 to $9,500 scholarships
- Must have completed one year of pharmacy school
- Students must work at Costco pharmacy for at least one year after graduation
- Student will also receive $500 toward the cost of his or her licensure exam
22. Tylenol Scholarship Program
- $10,000 scholarships for 10 students
- $5,000 grants available for 30 students
- Must be pursuing healthcare-related education
23. The American Foundation For Pharmaceutical Education Fellowships
- Five fellowships available for first-year graduate students and pre-doctoral students
- Must be studying pharmaceutical science
24. AAPS-AFPE "Gateway to Research" Scholarships
- $5,000 scholarships
- Must be enrolled in a PharmD or undergraduate pharmacy program
- At least $4,000 must go to research
25. Cynthia E. Morgan Memorial Scholarship Fund
- $1,000 scholarship
- Must be a current Maryland resident
- Must be the first person in your immediate family to attend a Maryland college or university
- Must be planning to enter a medical-related field
26. Merck Research Scholar Program for Professional Degree Pharmacy Students
- $7,000 scholarship
- Must be a professional pharmacy student and a U.S. citizen
- Requires at least a 3.0 GPA
27. University of Florida College of Pharmacy Scholarships
- Numerous scholarships available
- Must be students in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy
28. University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy Scholarships
- Numerous scholarships available
- Must be doctor of pharmacy or graduate students
- Must be students in the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy
29. Middlesex County (NJ) Medical Society Foundation Scholarship
- $500 to $1,500 scholarship
- Based on financial need and academic excellence
- Must be studying medicine, nursing, or pharmacy
30. PPA and Wellington B. Daubert Memorial Scholarship
- $500 scholarship
- Must be a resident of Pennsylvania
- Must be enrolled in a Pennsylvania school of pharmacy
- Must be a student member of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association
31. Cappex Health Careers & Nursing Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship for students in nursing or health-related fields
32. Cappex A GPA Isn't Everything Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship for high school and college students with well-rounded profiles
33. College is Power Scholarship
- $1,500 scholarship
- Must be at least 17 years old
- Must be a current college student, or plan to start college within 12 months of application
34. ASHP Foundation Student Research Award
- $1,500 scholarship
- Awarded to a pharmacy student for a published or unpublished paper related to pharmacy practice
35. Health Alliance Pharmacy Intern Tuition Benefit Program
- Available for pharmacy interns
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy
- Must be employed by Health Alliance for at least 10 hours per week
- Upon graduation, the recipient must work for Health Alliance for 12 months for each year of paid tuition
36. Health Alliance Pharmacy Tuition Benefit Program
- Available for non-Health Alliance associates
- $6,000 tuition benefit
- Must be enrolled in a pharmacy program and be graduating within two years of application
- Upon graduation, recipient must work for Health Alliance for 18 months
37. PhRMA Foundation Fellowships and Grants
- Provides a variety of pre- and post-doctoral fellowships and grants for students studying pharmacology
38. NACDS Foundation Pharmacy Student Scholarship Program
- $2,000 to $5,000 scholarships
- Must be a full-time pharmacy student studying to obtain a PharmD
- Must have completed at least one year of pharmacy school
- Must have at least a "C" grade point average
- Must have experience in chain community pharmacy, and the desire to pursue a career in chain community pharmacy
39. Walgreens Educational Assistance Programs: Pre-Pharmacy
- Up to $3,000 reimbursement for required pre-pharmacy courses
- Must have at least 1,040 hours of employment with Walgreens
- Must be in your first professional year of pharmacy school or be accepted into your first year of professional pharmacy school for the next semester
- Must provide tuition receipts from your pre-pharmacy coursework
- Must be recommended by your Walgreens District Pharmacy Supervisor, District Manager, and the Educational Assistance Program Committee
40. Walgreens Educational Assistance Programs: Progressive Pharmacy
- $1,500 for first-time recipients
- The award amount increases by $500 for every subsequent year the recipient applies
- Must be in one of your last four years of professional pharmacy school
- Must be a past or present Walgreens employee
- Must be recommended by a Walgreens District Pharmacy Supervisor, District Manager and the Educational Assistance Program Committee
41. Walgreens Location-Based Educational Assistance Program
- $5,000 per year for a student's final two years of pharmacy school
- Must be a past or present Walgreens employee
- Must be recommended by a Walgreens District Pharmacy Supervisor, District Manager and the Educational Assistance Program Committee
- Upon graduation, the recipient must work as a full-time registered pharmacist in the geographic area where he or she received the award, and for the same number of years they participated in the program
42. SNPA/Walgreens Student Pharmacist Excellence Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Must be an active Student National Pharmaceutical Association member
- Requires at least a 2.5 GPA
- Must be enrolled in your third through sixth professional year in pharmacy school
43. NPhA Foundation Scholarship Award
- $1,000 scholarship
- Must be an active Student National Pharmaceutical Association member
- Requires at least a 3.0 GPA
- Must be in one of your last four years of an accredited pharmacy program
44. Walmart/NPhA Future Leaders in Pharmacy Award
- One $10,000 national scholarship
- Five $2,000 regional scholarships
- Requires at least a 3.0 GPA
- Must be an active Student National Pharmaceutical Association member
- Students entering their final year of pharmacy school are not eligible
45. NPhA & The Kroger Co. Future Pharmacists, Future Leaders Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Must be an active Student National Pharmaceutical Association member
- Must have some community/retail pharmacy experience
- Requires at least a 3.0 GPA
46. NPhA Foundation & Rite Aid Scholarship Award
- $1,000 scholarship
- Must be an active Student National Pharmaceutical Association member
- Must have some community/retail pharmacy experience
- Requires at least a 2.75 GPA
47. American Pharmacy Services Corporation Foundation Financial Assistance Program
- Up to $4,000 in loans per academic year
- Must have completed pre-pharmacy coursework
- Must have been accepted into an accredited pharmacy school
- Requires at least a "C" grade point average
- Students must repay their loans through a work program
48. American Society of Pharmacognosy Kilmer Prize
- Scholarship available to graduate and undergraduate students in pharmacy programs
- Must submit a research paper describing your own work in the area of natural products
49. ShopKo Pharmacy Student Scholarship
- $2,500 scholarship
- Must be a ShopKo employee and a pharmacy student
50. Health Careers Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Must be a full-time pharmacy student
- Must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen
- Must be entering at least your third year of pharmacy school