Scholarships
Pharmacy Program Scholarships
Each year, CPHS has many scholarships available for current students who will be entering their P3 and P4 academic years. Applications become available December 1 and are due on February 1. Scholarships are awarded each year at the Annual Pharmacy and Health Sciences Day.
| Scholarship Name | Description |
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| Gloria Bernstein Scholarship | Established by alumnus Gloria Bernstein. Presented to an LKS member interested in community pharmacy. |
| Catalyst Rx Scholarship | Presented to students with an interest in managed care pharmacy. |
| CVS Charitable Trust Incorporated Scholarships | Presented to students in good academic standing who are interested in a career in community pharmacy practice. |
| Kenneth & Helen Hartig Memorial Scholarship | Established by Dick Hartig in honor of his parents, Kenneth & Helen Hartig. Presented to a student from Iowa with strong character befitting of a pharmacy professional. |
| Iowa Pharmacy Foundation Scholarships | Presented to students involved professionally in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. |
| Iowa Pharmacy Foundation – Eggleston/Granberg Golf Outing Scholarship |
Presented to students involved professionally in the College; preference is given to students who participated in the annual golf outing event. |
| James Wetzeler Scholarship | In honor of James Wetzeler, previous preceptor of Drake students, For a student interested in independent community pharmacy. |
| John & Melissa Corrigan Scholarship Award | Established by John & Melissa Corrigan to honor Melissa’s contributions to the profession of pharmacy through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Preference is given to a student who has earned PTCB certification or is working as a pharmacy technician. |
| National Association of Chain Drug Stores Scholarships | Awarded to outstanding students with an interest in community pharmacy practice. |
| Medicap GRX Scholarships | Established by alumni Mike Ohnemus and Greg Johannsen for students with an interest in community pharmacy and who are from Polk, Madison, Dallas, Story, Marion, or Warren counties. |
| OSCO Scholarships | Awarded to students in good academic standing and interest in community pharmacy. |
| Pharmacist Mutual Insurance and Financial Services Scholarship | Presented to a student who has exhibited academic superiority. |
| PharmD Scholarships | Presented to a P3 student with financial need. |
| Plough Foundation Scholarships | Students who meet criteria established may be awarded scholarships from the Plough Pharmacy Student Scholarship Fund. Criteria for selection include scholarship, financial need and leadership. Recipients of the awards are designated as Plough Scholars. |
| Richard & Brenda Hartig Scholarship | Established by alumnus and President of Hartig Drug, Richard Hartig. Preference is given to those students residing near Hartig store locations. |
| ShopKo Scholarship | Presented to a student with high scholastic achievement, outstanding leadership abilities, and a desire to practice in the community setting. |
| Walgreen Co. Scholarship | Scholarships are awarded to students who are interns employed by Walgreens or have an interest in community practice. Special awards are presented to students who have engaged in research that has benefited community pharmacy practice. |
| Walgreen Co. Diversity Scholarship | Presented to a student who actively promotes pharmacy, exhibits professionalism, and promotes diversity. |
| Wal-Mart Pharmacy Scholarship | Presented to students interested in community pharmacy practice who demonstrate high academic standing and strength in leadership. |
The following scholarships are available to incoming P1 students.
| Scholarship Name | Description |
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| Bryl C. Benton Memorial Scholarships | In honor of Bryl Benton, Dean of the College from 1949-1977. Awarded to an incoming P1 student with a prior Bachelor of Science degree. |
| Pursuit Scholarship | Awarded to a student who has earned a prior Bachelor of Science degree and provides diversity to the College. |
| Reisetter Scholarship | Established by alumnus Brian Reisetter. Awarded to a student who enhances the diversity goals of the College. |
| Verdun Scholarship | Established by alumnus Patrick Verdun and spouse Annette Verdun. Awarded to a student who is from a rural community or enhances the diversity goals of the College. |
Other Scholarship Opportunities
The following scholarship deadlines are updated on an annual basis.
| Scholarship Name | Description | Deadline |
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| Air Force PharmD Scholarship | ||
| National Health Service Corps Scholarship |
For more information go to: http://www.nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarships/index.html |
May 14, 2013 |
| NASA Iowa Space Grant Scholarship and Fellowship Program | April 30, 2013 | |
| Health Sciences Scholarship Opportunity | For more information go to: http://www.goarmy.com/amedd/hpsp.jsp | |
| AMBI Scholarship in Science and Medicine | African-American and Hispanic Women; over 21 years of age. $10,000 http://www.shopambi.com |
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| ASHP Foundation - Student Leadership Award | ASHP pharmacy student, application required $2,500 www.ashpfoundation.org |
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| Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship/Awards | Hispanic, financial need, community service. $1,000 - $5,000 http://www.chci.org |
April 16, 2013 |
| ROTC Scholarship | For more information go to: http://www.drake.edu/rotc/index.php | |
| Health Professions Scholarship Program (Indian Health Services Scholarship Program) | American Indian, Native American; minimum 2 year service http://www.ihs.gov |
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| Hispanic Scholarship Funds College Scholarship Program | Hispanic/Latino/Puerto Rican/Mexican American; minimum of a 3.0 GPA $1,000 - $5,000 www.hsf.net |
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| Pharmacy Student Scholarship - American Pharmacists Association Foundation | Must be a P2, P3 or P4; member of ASP; GPA of 2.75; application required $1,000 www.aphafoundation.org |
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| Pharmacists Association Foundation Presidential Scholarship | Student member of NCPA; Interest in independent pharmacy, extracurricular activities, scholastic success as measured by current college transcripts $2,000 www.ncpanet.org |
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| National Community Pharmacists Association Willard B. Simmons Memorial Scholarship | Student member of NCPA; demonstrated interest in independent pharmacy, extracurricular activities, scholastic success as measured by current college transcripts $2,500 www.ncpanet.org |
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| Novo Nordisk Pharmacy Practice Diabetes Scholarship Program | P3 or P4, designed to engage students in projects that could lead to a decrease in the morbidity and mortality and improved the quality of life of persons with diabetes $4,500 - $5,000 www.aacp.org |
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| (SNPhA) Student National Pharmaceutical Association - Foundation Scholarship Award | SNPhA Member, application, good academic standing; P3 or P4. transcript $1,000 www.snpha.org |
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| Walgreens SNPhA Pharmacist Excellence Scholarship | SNPhA Member, application, good academic standing; P3 or P4; essay, transcript $1,000. www.snpha.org |
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| Wal-Mart/NPhA Future Leaders in Pharmacy Award | SNPhA Member, application, good academic standing; P1, P2, P3; essay, transcript www.snpha.org |
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| Kroger/NPhA "Future Pharmacists Future Leaders" Scholarship | SNPhA Member, have some community/retail experience, good academic standing, transcript, etc $1,000 www.snpha.org |
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| Hispanic College Fund | Students are able to apply online at: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.234/default.asp |
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| American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Scholarship Opportunities | Gateway to Research Scholarships for PharmD & B.S. Degree Students (15 scholarships available) Information is available online at: www.afpenet.org "Springboard to Pharmacy College Teaching Career Program" Minority Student Gateway To Research Scholarship (1 scholarship available) Information is available online at: www.afpenet.org First Year Pharmacy Graduate School Scholarships (3 scholarships available) Information is available online at: www.afpenet.org |
Feb. 1 |
| Scholarships for Health Care Careers (IHERF) | Students are able to apply online at: http://www.iowahospitalscholarships.org/ | March 29, 2013 |
| Drake Alumnae Association Scholarships | For more information or additional forms contact: jonathan.brendemuehl@drake.edu Attached application |
March 29 |
| NCPA Foundation Scholarship | Students are able to apply online at http://www.ncpafoundation.org | April 15 |
| Medco Labor Coalition Scholarship | Students are able to apply online at www.scholarshipprograms.org Applications available March 15. |
May 15 |
| Medco Scholars Program | Available to Dual Degree Students AACP has announced a partnership with Medco to facilitate the application process for a newly established Medco Scholars Program. The program will provide four (4) $10,000 scholarships to enrolled dual degree students (including PharmD/JD, PharmD/MPA, PharmD/MBA) each year. The awarded students are given $2,500 per semester for 4 consecutive semesters, totaling $10,000 over 2 years. Questions? Contact Jennifer Athay at: jathay@aacp.org |
Sept. 1 |
| Central Illinois Pharmaceutical Association | Central Illinois Pharmaceutical Association Scholarship application.pdf Send to: bobliz@mtco.com |
June 8, 2013 |
| Wolters Kluwer Health Scholarship | For more information go to: http://www.factsandcomparisons.com/academic-communities.aspx | June 1 |
| Pharmacy Scholarship available through AfterCollege | The link below will take you to the scholarship page: http://www.aftercollege.com/content/article/pharmacy_student_scholarship/ | Sept. 30 |
| Midwest Chapter of Society of Cosmetic Chemists | Multiple Scholarships of $1000 each will be offered for 2012. Undergraduate or Graduate student currently enrolled. Must be recommended by a faculty member. For more information go to: www.midwestscc.org |
Oct. 15 |
| NACDS Foundation Pharmacy Student Scholarship | The NACDS Foundation has launched a new application process for its 2012 Pharmacy Student Scholarship Program More Information |
Oct. 15 |
| The Alaska Pharmacists Association | is pleased to offer a $2,500.00 scholarship to an Alaskan student pursing a degree in the field of pharmacy. http://www.alaskapharmacy.org/html/resources/scholarships.php |
Nov. 1 |
| The Southwest Iowa Pharmacists Association Lou Carta Scholarship | Based in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is making available the for the thirteenth consecutive year. The scholarship is named after Lou Carta, an area pharmacist and longtime board member of the association. $1000 will be awarded as one individual or two $500 individual scholarships applicable to the Fall 2012 term. Those eligible for the scholarship are students currently enrolled in their second year or above in a school of pharmacy who have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The applicant’s hometown must be within approximately 100 miles of the Council Bluffs/Omaha metropolitan area. A committee appointed by the association will conduct personal interviews to select the recipient(s). A sample application is available at siparx.org. For further information or a current application, please contact Tony Beraldi,R.Ph.at ztber@aol.com |
Nov. 30 |
| Coulee Region Pharmacy Association Scholarship |
This award is open to anyone attending an accredited school of pharmacy during the 2013-2014 academic year, but preference will be given to local residents or students who are related to one of our members. The Coulee Region Pharmacy Association is a local independent group from the La Crosse, WI area that is made up of pharmacists and technicians and serves as a forum to address local health care issues and support the community. Our members practice in a variety of settings from chain and independent pharmacies to hospital and managed care. As for further details regarding the scholarship, it will be a minimum of $250 dollars. |
March 31, 2013 |
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