Scholarships
Many scholarships are available for pharmacy students based on need, merit, practice area of interest, and geographical area. IPA supports students financially through the Insight Scholarship as well as through direct scholarship donations that the Drake University College of Pharmacy and the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy distribute to their students. In addition to support from IPA, scholarship information is available from college web pages and national organization websites. Students who choose to practice in some settings may be eligible for scholarships, low interest or forgivable loans, and grants from their employers. Interested students should contact employers regarding the availability of this type of financial aid.
University Compiled Scholarship Pages:
The Drake and Iowa Colleges of Pharmacy have compiled scholarship information that is helpful to students regardless of which college they are enrolled in. These opportunities are open to a broad range of students based on factors such as practice setting, academic status, hometown, and vision for the profession.Professional Organizations Scholarship Guide:
PSW Christopher Decker Pharmacy ScholarshipsMust be enrolled in a PharmD program at a school of pharmacy located in either Wisconsin or Iowa. Must be a member of IPA or PSW.
Award: $1,500
Deadline: April 1
AFPE Gateway Research Scholarships
Must be enrolled in the last three years of a BS or PharmD program. US citizenship or permanent residence status is not required. See additional eligibility requirements at the link above.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: January
Phi Lambda Sigma-AFPE First Year Graduate Scholarship
Must be in final year of aPharmD program, and be a member of Phi Lambda Sigma. Must be US Citizen or have permanent residence status. See additional eligibility requirements at the link above.
Award: $10,000
Deadline: May 15
NCPA Foundation Presidential Scholarship
NCPA Student Members enrolled full-time in accredited US pharmacy school. Award based on academic achievement/leadership qualities.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: March 1
J.C. and Rheba Cobb Memorial Scholarships
NCPA Student Members enrolled full-time in accredited US pharmacy school. Award based on academic achievement, leadership qualities, and demonstrated interest in civic or governmental affairs.
Award: $2,000
Deadline: March 1
Willard B. Simmons Scholarship
NCPA Student Members enrolled full-time in an accredited US pharmacy school. Award based on academic achievement/leadership qualities.
Award: $2,000
Deadline: March 1
ASHP Student Leadership Award and Scholarship
Must be a full-time pharmacy student enrolled in a professional Doctor of Pharmacy program at an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy and must be an ASHP member in good standing. See the link above for more detailed eligibility requirements.
Award: $2,000
Deadline: January 31
AMCP Cathy A. Carroll Scholarship
For students with a passion for pursuing a managed care career in HEOR or industry.
Must be enrolled full-time in a Doctor of Pharmacy program at an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy.
Award: $2,500
Deadline: August 9
APhA Foundation Student Scholarships
APhA offers several scholarships for students who demonstrate a passion for pharmacy. Must be an active member of APhA-ASP for students and completed at least one academic year in the professional sequence of courses. See the link above for additional eligibility criteria.
Award: Varies
Deadline: December 1
IPA Foundation Named Scholarships:
IPA Foundation ScholarshipsThe IPA Foundation provides scholarships each year to student pharmacists at Drake University and the University of Iowa. The Foundation works with each college to determine recipients that exude the values of the Foundation and the best of the profession.
- Eggleston-Granberg Scholarship (Max Eggleston and Boyd & Peg Granberg)
- Mike & Terry Pursel Scholarship
- Russell E. Johnson Jr. & Lucille Johnson Scholarship
- Thomas & Cathy Temple Scholarship
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