J.C. and Rheba Cobb Memorial Scholarships
National Community Pharmacists Association
Award: $300–$2,000
Deadline: March
To recognize student with demonstrated leadership qualities, academic achievement, and an interest in independent community pharmacy and in 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; the student must be within 24 months of graduation; all pharmacy students who are student members of the National NCPA are eligible to apply for NCPA Foundation Scholarships; 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: entrepreneurism: demonstrated interest in 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; submit a official transcript separately; letter from School Official or Pharmacy Owner/Manager an introduction that identifies the recommender and their relationship to the student; why the student should receive a scholarship including: general observations and thoughts about the student's strengths, relevant qualities, experiences, and skills, including their commitment to independent pharmacy; specific examples that support those observations and thoughts; why the student is a good fit for a scholarship; 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; statement from Applicant; (up to 400 words Briefly describe: school and civic accomplishments and goals for the future; demonstrated interest in independent pharmacy; demonstrated interest in entrepreneurism. Focus: Pharmacy.
Eligibility
- States: US