Willard B. Simmons Sr. Memorial Scholarships
National Community Pharmacists Association
Award: $300–$2,000
Deadline: March
To provide for the student with demonstrated leadership qualities, academic achievement, and an interest in independent community pharmacy and in independent pharmacy management and entrepreneurism. Qualifications: Students must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. school or college of pharmacy on a full-time basis during the academic term that the scholarship is awarded; all pharmacy students who are national NCPA student members are eligible to apply for NCPA Foundation Scholarships; Students must be within 24 months of graduation; Children of NCPA Foundation Officers, NCPA Officers, or NCPA Executive Committee members are not eligible to participate in the program. Selection criteria: Selection will be made on the following basis: independent Pharmacy Management: Demonstrated interest in independent pharmacy management and entrepreneurism; these qualities will be measured by the required supporting documents; Leadership Qualities: Leadership qualities and accomplishments with a demonstrated interest in independent pharmacy, as well as involvement in extracurricular activities; these qualities will be measured by the required supporting documents; Academic Achievement: Scholastic success is a necessary condition for consideration and will be measured using current college transcripts. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form; resume or CV listing student’s work experience, advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs) and peer-reviewed research and other major publications, as well as extracurricular activities; Willard B. Simmons Sr. Memorial Scholarship Statement from Applicant. (up to 400 words) Briefly describe: School and civic accomplishments and goals for the future; Demonstrated interest in independent pharmacy; Description of interest in independent pharmacy management and entrepreneurism. Focus: Pharmacy.
Eligibility
- States: US