Top Pharmacy School Scholarships in 2021
Maria Geiger is Director of Content at Scholarships360. She is a former online educational technology instructor and adjunct writing instructor. In addition to education reform, Maria’s interests include viewpoint diversity, blended/flipped learning, digital communication, and integrating media/web tools into the curriculum to better facilitate student engagement. Maria earned both a B.A. and an M.A. in English Literature from Monmouth University, an M. Ed. in Education from Monmouth University, and a Virtual Online Teaching Certificate (VOLT) from the University of Pennsylvania.Earning a Doctor of Pharmacy degree is impressive because it includes challenging academics and service to others once you graduate. There are many career options once you receive your Pharm.D. For example, graduates can choose research, working in hospital settings, or serving the general public as the “neighborhood” pharmacist. Our list includes a few scholarship opportunities for pharmacy technicians as well. No matter what your future pharmaceutical path looks like, pharmacy school scholarships will help you reach them!
Jump ahead to:
- Top Scholarships for Pharmacy Students
- Financial Aid Tips for Pharmacy School Students
- Summary of Top Pharmacy School Scholarships
- Upcoming Scholarships
Keep on reading to learn more about the top pharmacy scholarships including award amounts, eligibility requirements, and deadlines!
Top pharmacy school scholarships
Catalyst $100K Healthcare Scholarship
- Eligibility: Open to U.S. or international citizen currently pursuing an undergraduate education in Pharmacy School
- Amount: Up to $100,000
- Deadline: October 31, 2021
American Society of Health System Pharmacists Student Leadership Awards
- Eligibility: Must be a full-time pharmacy student and a ASHP member in good standing (first-year membership is free!)
- Amount: $2,000
- Deadline: January 15, 2022
APhA Foundation Student Scholarship
- Eligibility: Students with a 2.75 on a 4.0 GPA in professional coursework during pharmacy school who are active members in the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: December 1, 2021
Financial aid tips for pharmacy school students
Current and prospective pharmacy school students can also qualify for other types of financial aid!
Need-based financial aid
Make sure that you also take advantage of all need-based financial aid opportunities. Even if you don’t think you qualify, it is smart to apply since we never know what the future holds. This includes applying for Pell Grants, federal student loans, and work study. To apply for need-based financial aid, submit the FAFSA and for some schools, the CSS Profile.
Remember, deadlines are important! Be sure to apply for financial aid by the appropriate CSS Profile and FAFSA deadlines. If you apply for financial aid and are accepted to the college, you will receive a financial aid award letter. Your letter outlines the various types of aid available to you.
College-specific scholarships
Finally, make sure that you research scholarships at the colleges and universities that you are applying at. Many times, they offer unique scholarship opportunities that you won’t find by doing a general online search. Good luck!
Summary of top pharmacy school scholarships
- Catalyst $100K Healthcare Scholarship
- American Society of Health System Pharmacists Student Leadership Awards
- APhA Foundation Student Scholarship
Scholarships that are closed, but will open soon
AACP Walmart Scholars Program
- Eligibility: Enrolled in a professional pharmacy degree program as a P3 or P4 student or a graduate program at an AACP regular or associate member institution, or be a current pharmacy resident or fellow
- Amount: Varies
- Opens: January 2022
Alexander Flemming Pharm. D. Scholarship
- Eligibility: Merit-based for students who have completed one academic year in a Pharm. D. Program in the United States
- Amount: $500
American Society of Health System Pharmacists Student Leadership Awards
- Eligibility: Must be a full-time pharmacy student and a ASHP member in good standing (first-year membership is free!)
- Amount: $2,000
Anna N. Dosen Serbian Educational Fund
- Eligibility: Open to either graduating seniors OR existing undergraduate students pursuing a degree or studies in health sciences (including pharmacy)
- Amount: $3,000 (renewable each year)
CVS Health Minority Scholarship for Pharmacy Students
- Eligibility: Underrepresented Minority students either accepted or already in a PharmD program
- Amount: $7,000 (five scholarships are awarded)
Tylenol Future Care Scholarship
- Eligibility: Residents of the U.S. majoring in health care related fields with at least one year remaining in their program
- Amount: $10,000 (10 are awarded) and twenty-five (25) $5,000 scholarships
Gateway to Research Awards
- Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens who are full time students enrolled in a Pharm.D. program
- Amount: $5,000
- Opens: January 1, 2022
GoodRx Pharmacy Innovation Scholarship
- Eligibility: Applicants must be current college undergraduates or graduate–level students pursuing Pharmacy or Pharmacy Technician studies
- Amount: $1,000
- Opens: March 2022
Indian Health Service Scholarship Program
- Eligibility: Open to Alaska Native/American Indian U.S. citizens and their descendants majoring in health related fields, such as pharmacy and nursing
- Amount: Recipients are awarded tuition, required fees, educational and living expenses
NCPA Foundation Scholarships
- Eligibility: Students who have demonstrated leadership qualities, academic achievement, and an interest in independent pharmacy
- Amount: Varies
- Opens: November 2021
TGKVF – Nicholas & Mary Trivillian Scholarship
- Eligibility: Open to students in the field study of Pharmacy
- Amount: $2,000
- Opens: November 15, 2021
Underrepresented Minority Gateway to Research Awards
- Eligibility: Open to underrepresented minority students in the field study of Pharmacy
- Amount: $5,000
- Opens: January 1, 2022
