APhA Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by APhA Foundation
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation is America’s most trusted source of research demonstrating how pharmacists can improve health care. For over 70 years, we have consistently proven that patient health outcomes are positively impacted by pharmacists.
The APhA Foundation is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 52-6039142) headquartered in Washington, D.C. and is affiliated with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the oldest national professional society of pharmacists in the United States established in 1852.
Our Values
The APhA Foundation values patients' central role in all its endeavors. Furthermore, the Foundation recognizes and respects the critical role that pharmacists have in collaboration with other health care providers.
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 APhA-ASP for students located in the US and Puerto Rico. The applicant must show participation in his or her chapter's activities but is not required to hold a leadership position.
- Previous APhA Foundation Student Scholarship recipients are not eligible; however, previous applicants that did not receive a scholarship are welcome to reapply.
Application Requirements
- 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 resume 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 designated topic.
- Some scholarships call for additional criteria and requirements. These, along with additional details regarding overall criteria, can be found online.