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CNUCOP Scholarships and Awards AY 2018-2019

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Updated: 01/28/2019

CNUCOP SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

1. Introduction.

The California Northstate University College of Pharmacy offers a number of scholarships and awards to

qualifying students enrolled in our four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program. Scholarship and

award criteria vary but are typically based on academic performance, financial need, community outreach

involvement, and professionalism or leadership skills. Please review the scholarship criteria listed below

to determine eligibility. Please see the list on the next page.

2. How to Use this Document.

This document lists and details information regarding scholarships/awards available through: 1) the

Northern California Education Foundation (NCEF), 2) California Northstate University’s Office of the

President, and Office of the Dean. Scholarship or awards are listed and the eligibility criteria, award

amount (if applicable) and tentative deadlines are outlined. It is the responsibility of the student to verify

criteria, eligibility and deadlines as these are subject to change.

3. General Application Procedure for CNUCOP Scholarships & Awards.

For awards/scholarships ranked by the Scholarships and Awards Committee, students must individually

apply to each scholarship and/or award and submit a cover letter listing the name of the scholarship or

award to which he or she is applying. Each student must also submit two copies of the required application

documents electronically to [email protected]. Wherever possible, please submit as one

consolidated PDF. One copy of the application must be de-identified, meaning the students name and

identification number should not appear on any of the application materials. Instead, please replace this

information with “xxxx.” The de-identified applications will be ranked by the Scholarships and Awards

committee members based on rubrics. All scholarship and award recipients will be recognized and

honored at the Scholarship and Awards Ceremony held in the spring of each year. Please note, many of

the scholarships and awards have different deadlines. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted and can be

accessed via CAMS. Please print out one copy of your unofficial transcript from CAMS and submit it to

Dr. Ashim Malhotra, Chair of the Scholarship and Awards Committee (Office 255). Please keep in mind

transcripts from CAMS cannot be emailed due to security reasons. For additional transcript information,

please visit the following website: http://www.cnsu.edu/about/registrar/registrar-request-a-transcript.

Please direct any questions to Dr. Ashim Malhotra, Chair of the Scholarship and Awards Committee, by

emailing [email protected].

4. Northern California Education Foundation Scholarships.

In addition to scholarships evaluated by the Scholarships and Awards Committee, there are multiple

scholarships offered by third parties that specify their own application requirements and instructions. Of

note, the Northern California Education Foundation (NCEF) offers the most merit based and need based

scholarships, and any student that would like to qualify for a merit based or need based scholarship should

apply through https://www.ncef-ca.org/scholarships.html. The deadline for applications to the

Foundation is typically in early spring.

5. CNUCOP Scholarships and Awards Committee for AY 2018-2019.

Chair Ashim Malhotra Associate Professor PBS

Vice Chair Simeon Kotchoni Associate Professor PBS

Member L. Shankar Chaturvedi Associate Professor PBS

Member Jennifer Renee Courtney Assistant Professor CAS

Member JoAnne Hansana Staff Finance

Ex officio Tiffany-Jade Kreys Assistant Dean Student Affairs

A LIST SUMMARIZING SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS IS AVAILABLE ON THE NEXT PAGE

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.cnsu.edu/about/registrar/registrar-request-a-transcript



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SUMMARY OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AY 2018-2019 NCEF Scholarships and Awards

Scholarship/Award Name Amount & Number Available

Target Applicants Deadline

NCEF Admissions Scholarships

$1,000 x 6

6 admissions scholarships to incoming students | Awarded Oct. 2018 to six P1s

Upon enrolling in the P1 year. Based on

incoming GPA. Usually early spring.

NCEF Academic Achievement/tuition Assistance Scholarships

Multiple Based on academic merit & tuition assistance

CNU Scholarships and Awards

Organization Scholarship Target Applicants Deadline

President’s Scholarships $1,000 x 4 P2, P3, P4 One P1 awarded in Oct. 2018

February 2019

Scholarships from the Office of the Dean

Dean’s Scholarships $1,000 x 2 P3 February 2019

Rising Star Award $500 P3 February 2019

Superstar Award $500 P4 February 2019

Student of the Year Award $500 x 3 P1, P2, P3 February 2019

External Scholarships and Awards

Organization Scholarship Target Applicants Deadline

CSHP $1,500 High Performing P1 – P3s Spring 2019

NAPPSA $1,000 Driven NAPPSA Members TBA

Walmart $1,000 P1 – P3 Walmart Interns, Pending TBA

CVS/NMF $2,500 African American in Financial Need, Community Setting

October 18th, 2018

Walgreens Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship

$2,500 total 2 x $1,000 1 x $500

Per Walgreens Criteria (see below), P2, P3

Spring 2019

Walgreens Multilingual Scholarship

$2,500 total 2 x $1,000 1 x $500

Per Walgreens Criteria (see below), P2, P3

Spring 2019

SVPhA Up to $2,000

Active SVPhA Members November 17th, 2018

Alaska Bowden $1,500 Alaskan students November 30th, 2018

Pharmacist Mutual $2,500 P2/P3s – Independents/Community December 1st, 2018

Pharmacy Times $1,000 Nominated by Faculty December 3rd, 2018

American Medical Resource Institute

$1,000 Pharm.D. students, advanced life support skills interest

December 31st, 2018

Get up! Get Active! $1,000 Graduate Students December 31st, 2018

Public Health Not Monetary

Interest in Public Health January 14th, 2019

Soroptimist Scholarship $1,000 Female students February 20, 2019

US Air Force Tuition/Stipend

Clinical Pharmacy Students Contact Rep.

Vietnamese American Pharmacists Association

TBA TBA Announced in January

Mylan Excellence in Pharmacy

P4 February- March 2019


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NCEF SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

The Northern California Education Foundation (NCEF) provides financial scholarship opportunities to all

students attending California Northstate University. Six “Admissions Scholarships” of $1,000 each are

offered to incoming students with high cumulative GPAs. Additionally, Academic Achievement Scholarships

and Tuition Assistance Scholarships are also available to all CNU students. For more information regarding

NCEF scholarship opportunities please visit: http://northerncaliforniaeducationfoundation.com.

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CNU SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

A. PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIPS

To qualify for the President’s Scholarship, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 and also

demonstrate leadership qualities. Please apply for the scholarship by writing a brief (<500 word) essay

describing how you have demonstrated leadership inside or outside of the classroom and email two copies

(one identified and one de-identified) to [email protected] . In addition, please drop off a physical

copy of your unofficial transcript to Dr. Malhotra’s office 255.

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B. SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DEAN, COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

1. CNUCOP Dean’s Scholarship (Deadline: March; Donors: Dean, Faculty)

a. Criteria:

i. The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

ii. The student must express interest and show evidence of involvement in academic

activities related to pursuing a career in academia

b. Documentation Required

i. Cover letter including name of scholarship you are applying to along with student name

and ID number, and pharmacy class

ii. An essay of 500 words or less describing your desire to pursue a career in academia and

related activities you have participated in to pursue this goal; please submit a de-

identified copy as well

iii. Unofficial or official transcripts: the applicant should request that the Registrar submit

unofficial or official transcripts to [email protected].

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2. The “Rising Star” Award (Deadline: Spring 2019)

a. Award: One $500 scholarship

b. Criteria

i. Must be a P3

ii. Dramatic improvement in grades from P1 year to P3 year

c. Required Documentation i. Please write a brief (max 500 word) essay providing an explanation for what you

did to improve your academic performance during your pharmacy career. Email a copy

of the essay with your name and ID number and a second de-identified copy to

[email protected].

ii. Print an unofficial transcript and bring it to Dr. Malhotra’s office (room 255)

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3. Student of the Year

Every year the College of Pharmacy selects a P1, a P2, and P3 student that have displayed leadership and

professionalism in the classroom to receive the coveted Student of the Year scholarships. Faculty members

nominate students. The faculty member should submit a brief (<500 words) description of how the student

has demonstrated professionalism/leadership in the classroom and explain why you feel the student deserves

the scholarship (please email Dr. Malhotra). The student must have a GPA of 3.0 to qualify for the scholarship.

Please submit your nomination by March 2nd, 2019 to allow the Scholarships and Awards Committee enough

time to rank the nominations. Students are encouraged to reach out to a faculty member of their choice if they

feel they are eligible for this award and work with the faculty member to apply.

a. Academic Standing

i. GPA ≥ 3.0: (GPA/4.0): 20 points

b. Student narrative

i. Professionalism (40 points)

1. Statement does not imply professionalism in the classroom: 0 pts

2. Statement implies minimal professionalism in the classroom: 10 pts

3. Statement implies moderate professionalism in the classroom: 20 pts

4. Statement implies significant professionalism in the classroom: 40 pts

ii. Leadership (40 points)

1. Statement does not address student leadership in the classroom: 0 pts

2. Statement implies minimal leadership in the classroom: 10 pts

3. Statement implies moderate leadership in the classroom: 20 pts

4. The “Superstar Award”

c. Award: One $500 scholarships

d. Criteria: The Superstar award is given each year to a P4 student with the highest GPA.

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EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

UPDATES – WALGREENS DIVERSITY & WALGREENS MULTILINGUAL SCHOLASRSHIPS

AS OF 01/27/2019

Walgreens Diversity Scholarships

Three scholarships are available for AY 2018-2019. Two in the amount of $2,000 and one for $500.

Students must write an essay and explain the following points. The essay should be less than 500 words.

Please submit two versions of the essays, one with your name, student ID number and the year you’re in

(P2 or P3). And a deidentified version. You may apply for both the Walmart Diversity and Multilingual

awards (described below).

Eligibility criteria

1.1. Minority status (student is disqualified if not of minority status)

1.2 Involvement in activities promoting diversity and serving minority populations

1.3 Plan to pursue community pharmacy (30 points)

1.4 GPA ≥ 2.5: (GPA/4.0)

1.5 Financial need

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Walgreens Multilingual Scholarships

Three scholarships are available for AY 2018-2019. Two in the amount of $2,000 and one for $500.

Students must write an essay and explain the following points. The essay should be less than 500 words.

Please submit two versions of the essays, one with your name, student ID number and the year you’re in

(P2 or P3). And a deidentified version. You may apply for both the Walmart Diversity and Multilingual

awards (described below).

Eligibility criteria

a. Interest/participation in community pharmacy

b. GPA ≥ 2.5: (GPA/4.0)

c. Financial need

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2. CVS/NMF Scholarship

1.1 Deadline: October 18, 2018

1.2 Award description: This scholarship is sponsored by the CVS Health and National Medical Fellowships

(NMF) and was established to support African American students who are in financial need and display a

commitment to practicing in a community setting. This award provides $2,500 to one student pursuing a

doctoral degree in pharmacy (Pharm.D.).

1.3 Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible to apply for this award, all of the following must apply:

1. Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter

2. Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. pharmacy school

3. African American descent/heritage

4. Financial need

5. Commitment to serving medically underserved communities

1.4 Application dates

1. Due date: October 18, 2018.

2. Application availability: The application is available online from August 15 – October 18, 2018

(currently available).

1.5 Download application: The application along with detailed instructions can be downloaded here:

https://nmf.fluidreview.com/

1.6 FAQs: Please remember to read the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information:

https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/frequently-asked-questions/#eligibility2

2.1. Read more: More information about this and other scholarship programs sponsored by the National

Medical Fellowships team can be found at: https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-

awards/general-scholarships-awards/

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3. CSHP: John J. Carbone Memorial Scholarship

2.1 Deadline: TBA

2.2 Website: https://www.cshp.org/page/Scholarships

2.3 Eligibility:

• Available to P1, P2, P3

• Applicants must be CSHP members in good standing.

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• Applicants must have completed at least one academic year in their professional pharmacy

program at the time the Scholarship is awarded.

Applicants must be in good academic standing as validated by the office of Student Affairs

at the time of submitting the application.

• Students who have received the Joseph H. Beckerman Memorial Scholarship in the past are not eligible

to apply.

• Students may only apply for one of the Scholarships awarded by the Foundation each year.

Applications for more than one program will not be accepted.

2.4 Criteria (from last academic year, subject to change for 2019) Criteria for the Scholarship will be used in the recipient selection process. Applicants will be

evaluated based on the following evenly weighed criteria:

a. Health-System Pharmacy Practice or Management. Applicants must demonstrate leadership in

health-system pharmacy practice or management as demonstrated by work experience,

professional achievement in hospital/health-system rotations, commitment to service, and

mentoring of others.

b. Professional Organization Leadership: Evidence of involvement, demonstrated accomplishments,

and leadership position(s) held in CSHP or other student professional organizations and/or

community service.

c. Personal Leadership Attributes: Demonstrated by testaments from student peers and professionals

in letters of recommendation and essay response. Attributes that should be emphasized include

commitment to others, motivation and enablement of others to get involved, successful leadership

in a team atmosphere, excellence in leading by example, and the display of leadership through

action.

d. Essay: The following criteria will be evaluated; originality, grammar, clearness of thought, well

developed reasoning and effective organization that supports the arguments,

2.5 Application Requirements & Procedures: To be accepted, the completed application must be received in the CSHP office no later than 5:00

PM on June 30 (TBA for the 2019 award). Submissions must be submitted electronically via email

to [email protected]. An email confirmation of receipt will be sent to the applicant when the

completed application is received.

• Completed application form (1 page, see below).

• A resume or curriculum vitae (clearly differentiate between experiential rotations, work

experience, and/or volunteer experience).

• An essay of no more than 750 words describing a contemporary issue impacting health-system

pharmacy management and the perceived role of the applicant (as a practicing pharmacist) in

helping to address that issue. In addition, e-mailed directly from the sender.

• Two (2) letters of recommendation, including at least one (1) from a faculty member. All

letters of recommendation should address the applicant’s ability to meet the Scholarship

criteria.

2.6 Email to: [email protected]. The letter of validation from the Office of Student Affairs must be signed

by the concerned authority. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. CSHP: Joseph H. Beckerman Memorial Scholarship

3.1 Deadline: TBA for the 2019 Award

3.2 Website: http://www.cshp.org/?page=F_JBScholarship

3.3 Eligibility:

• Available to Class of 2017, 2018, and 2019

• Applicants must be CSHP members in good standing.

• Applicants must be in the top 50% of their class relative to GPA.

• Applicants to self-report that they are in the top 50% of class by GPA (or other relevant

grading system).

• Applicants must have completed at least one academic year in their




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professional pharmacy program at the time the Scholarship is awarded.

• Students who have received this award in the past are not eligible to apply.

3.4 Criteria:

Criteria for the Scholarship will be used in the recipient selection process. Applicants will be

evaluated based on the following evenly weighed criteria:

a. Health-System Pharmacy Practice Achievement: Evidence of interest and/or leadership in health-system pharmacy practice as demonstrated by work experience, professional achievement in hospital/health-system rotations, completion of a research project, and/or other special projects or professional accomplishments.

b. Professional Organization Leadership: Evidence of involvement, demonstrated

accomplishments, and leadership position(s) held in CSHP or other student

professional organizations and/or community service.

c. Personal Leadership Attributes: Demonstrated by testaments from student peers and professionals in letters of recommendation and essay response. Attributes that should

be emphasized include motivation and enablement of others to get involved, successful

leadership in a team atmosphere, excellence in leading by example, the use of creativity and enthusiasm, the ability to establish and work towards shared goals, and the display of leadership through action.

3.5 Application Requirements & Procedures: To be accepted, the completed application must be received in the CSHP office no later than

5:00 PM on __ (Date TBA for the 2019 application). Submissions must be submitted electronically

via email to [email protected]. An email confirmation of receipt will be sent to the applicant when

the completed application is received.

• Completed application form (1 page, see below).

• A resume or curriculum vitae (clearly differentiate between experiential rotations,

work experience, and/or volunteer experience).

• An essay of no more than 750 words describing a contemporary issue impacting health-

system pharmacy (professional, societal or therapeutic issue) and the perceived role of the

applicant (as a practicing pharmacist) in helping to address that issue.

In addition, mailed directly from the sender, to the CSHP office:

• Two (2) letters of recommendation, including at least one (1) from a faculty member. All

letters of recommendation should address the applicant’s ability to meet the Scholarship

criteria. Email to: [email protected]

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5. Nigerian Association of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists in the Americas (NAPPSA)

Scholarship - H. D. Smith and Auburn Pharmaceutical Scholarship Awards

4.1 Deadline: July 31, 2018

4.2 Award: $1000 scholarship

4.3 Criteria:

i. NAPPSA member

ii. Good academic standing (GPA ≥ 3.0)

4.4 Documentation required

a. An essay of 500 words or less (applications with essays over 500 words will not be

considered)

b. Essay should reflect applicant's personal story including reasons why the applicant believes

he or she should be selected, participation in NAPPSA activities, how NAPPSA helps in

applicant's professional growth, applicant's vision of the NAPPSA of tomorrow, and

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c. The essay, reference information and transcript must be sent electronically as one pdf

document (preferably in that order) directly to Ms. Charlene Mayes, [email protected]. For

further information, please contact Ms. Mayes at the NAPPSA office (513-641-3300).

d. Names and contact information (email and telephone) of two academic references.

e. Current transcript that reflects performance since matriculation into a Pharm. D. or graduate

program. An unofficial transcript is acceptable as long as it is printed from the school's website

or is a copy of the official transcript.

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5 Walmart Scholarship

5.1 Deadline: Not available for AY 2018-2019

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6. Sacramento Valley Pharmacists Association Scholarship (SVPHA)

6.1 Deadline: November 17, 2018

a. Award: 4 scholarships: Each up to $500 for new scholarships, and $750 for renewed

scholarships.

b. Criteria

i. Current pharmacy student with GPA of 2.75 or higher

ii. Certain residency requirements

iii. Maintain a commitment to participating in SVPhA

c. Required Documentation

i. Completed application

On the SVPhA website https://cpha.com/membership/local-associations/sacramento-valley/

ii. Unofficial transcript

iii. 1 – 2 page essay

iv. CV

v. Email all the documents to [email protected].

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7. Pharmacist Mutual Scholarship

7.1. Deadline: December 1st, 2018

7.2 Award description: This scholarship is sponsored by the Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company and

was established to support independent community pharmacies and pharmacies in underserved communities.

This award provides $2,500 to up to 20 national P3 and P4 students pursuing a doctoral degree in pharmacy

(Pharm.D.), see full eligibility criteria below.


1. Pharm.D. student must be a current P2 or P3 student who will be a P3 or a P4 in the 2019-2020

academic year

2. Plan to practice in an independent or small chain community pharmacy

3. Or instead of point 2 above, plan to serve in an underserved geographic or cultural community,

preferably in an independent or small chain community pharmacy

4. Eligible applicants must submit all of the following to be considered for this scholarship:

1) An application

2) College transcript

3) A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or advisor

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4) An essay describing their interest in practicing in an independent or small chain community

setting, or an underserved community


Applications will be accepted from October 1, 2018 to December 1, 2018.

7.5 Download application: The application along with detailed instructions can be downloaded here:

https://www.phmic.com/scholarship/

7.6 Read more: More information about this scholarship program and about the Pharmacists Mutual

Insurance Company can be found at: https://www.phmic.com/scholarship/

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8. Pharmacy Times RESPy Award

8.1 Deadline: December 3rd , 2018

8.2 Award description

a. Award: $1,000 scholarship, mortar/pestle, invitation to Walmart intern program, 1 page

description of student service and commitment

b. Criteria

a. Must be nominated by a faculty member

b. Details available at:

https://www.pharmacytimes.com/publications/issue/departments/respy-awards

8.3 Further information

a. In a calendar year, 9 winners will be selected to receive the RESPy Award, a student pharmacist top

honor. Entries for nomination will be open year around. Please review the schedule below to learn

the next award cycle you can nominate a rising star from your institution.

b. Winter RESPy winners will be announced in January, February and March. All nominations must

be received by December 1, 2018 at 11:59PM to be considered for the winter awards.

c. Spring RESPy winners will be announced in April, May and June. All nominations must be received

by March 1, 2019 at 11:59PM to be considered for the spring awards.

d. Fall RESPy winners will be announced September, November and December. All nominations must

be received by August 1, 2019 at 11:59PM to be considered for the fall awards.

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9. 2019 Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award.

9.1 Deadline: Return application to [email protected] by January 14, 2019.

9.2 Award Information

Final nominee will be selected by the committee and a formal nomination will be written and submitted in

February on the nominee’s behalf)

a. Award: Certificate

b. Criteria i. Student should submit a brief narrative (no greater than 500 words) explaining why he

or she would like to be nominated for this award as well as list the name of the

faculty, dean, or student organization who has agreed to nominate the student

ii. Student must be involved in any of the following:

1. Developing and implementing programs that advance the goals and

objectives of “Healthy People 2020”, which include programs to educate

patients about specific disease states or to promote healthy lifestyle choices.

2. Programs that support the philosophy and/or goals of the US Public Health Service.

3. Accomplishments of a single outstanding act of significant benefit to a youth

program or medically underserved community. 4. Contributions of time, talents, or energy (without pay) in voluntary health-



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related service. 5. Providing outstanding leadership and participation in recruitment, placement

or training activities that effectively foster the team approach in public health

activities or patient care.

iii. Documentation Required

1. Brief narrative written by student depicting his or her involvement with the activities listed above (please provide a de-identified copy as well).

2. Narrative written by faculty, dean, or student organization nominating the

student (the Scholarship and Awards committee will work with the individual nominating the candidate to make sure the nomination statement

contains the necessary information to be considered for this award).

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10. Northern California Education Foundation (NCEF)

10.1 Anticipated Deadline: January or February 2019

a. Awards: The Foundation offers awards based on merit and financial need. ALL students that

would like to be considered for a scholarship based on financial need or merit should apply!

b. Application: Please visit: The Northern Education Foundation’s Website.

c. Students must complete an application for a merit based or financial need scholarship and

submit it using the Foundation’s online portal prior to the deadline set by the Foundation

_____________________________________________________________________________ 11. Vietnamese American Pharmacy Association (VAPA) Scholarships

11.1 If offered, Anticipated Deadline: The Scholarship Program dates and eligibility criteria will be

announced in January each year. (Previous year’s criteria follow).

a. Award: Two $500 scholarships

b. Criteria

i. Must be of Vietnamese American woman with a child or children

ii. Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States

iii. Be a first year student

iv. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale

c. Required Documentation

i. Cover letter including name of scholarship you are applying to along with student

name and ID number and pharmacy class

ii. Short essay (max 500 words) describing how you qualify for this scholarship;

please remember to submit two copies, one of which should be de-identified (no

name or student id # should be included in one copy)

i. PHARMCAS GPA will be used to evaluate if applicant meets GPA requirement

_________________________________________________________________________ 12. Air Force PharmD Scholarship Program

a. Award: 2 – 3 years of tuition and supplies as well as a monthly stipend of over $2200

per month.

b. Criteria

i. Be of goof character and meet physical/mental standards

ii. Have a minimum GPA of 2.5

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c. Application – contact TSgt Jessica Nelson at [email protected] (707) 423 –

4060 ________________________________________________________________________________________________

13. Get Up! Get Active! (Literacy)

13.1 Purpose of Award: To encourage students to become financially literate.

13.2 Eligibility: Applicants must be current college or graduate school students. Applicants must be

committed to increasing their financial literacy skills and adopt positive habits for managing personal

finances. Award can be used at any college to study any major as well as for books and living expenses.

13.3 Deadline: December 31.

13.4 Award Amount: $1,000.

13.5 Number of Awards: 1.

13.6 Renewable: No.

13.7 How to get an application: Applications are available online.

http://www.getupgetactive.org/scholarship/

13.8 Contact Information 65 Washington Street

Santa Clara, CA 95050

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14. American Medical Resource Institute, AMRI

Deadline: To be considered for the 2019 scholarship award, the essay must be submitted via email to

[email protected] no later than 11:59 pm CST December 31, 2018.

14.1 Award description: This scholarship is sponsored by the American Medical Resource Institute

(AMRI). AMRI will sponsor a medical scholarship in a field that requires advanced life support skills. For

2019, they will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to the person who submits the best essay. Pharm.D.

students are eligible to apply.

14.2 Scholarship Application Guidelines: Write an essay of no fewer than 2,000 words. The essay should

consist of two parts, as follows:

Part I: In the first part of the essay, please answer: “What unique contribution do you think you will make as

a healthcare professional?”

Part II: In the second part of the essay, please answer one of the following two questions:

1. What do you think would be the most difficult aspect of applying ACLS or PALS techniques to a

person in need?

2. Where will your ACLS or PALS skills take you? Write about where you are in your career goals now

and where you see yourself in 5, 10 and 15 years.

Please note that:

1. Essays should be written in Microsoft Word and submitted as a .doc or .docx file.

2. At the top of your essay, include your full name, mailing address, telephone number, email address,

the name of the school you are currently attending, and your current program of study.

3. Submit your essay via email to [email protected]

4. Be sure to proofread your essay thoroughly before submitting.


To apply for the AMRI Scholarship, you must be currently enrolled full-time in a school or medical training

program and working toward a career as a: Pharmacist

1. AMRI reserves the right to require proof of enrollment in a medical school or training program prior

to issuing a cash award.

2. Applicants may submit no more than one essay per calendar year.

3. You do not need to be enrolled in AMRI’s ACLS or PALS certification program to apply. No

purchase is necessary.


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4. Employees and affiliates of American Medical Resource Institute are not eligible to apply for this

scholarship.

5. All submitted essays become the property of AMRI. By submitting an essay, you are giving us

permission to reprint it on our website and through any of our existing social media outlets.


Start: Applicants can submit their essay starting March 1, 2018.

14.5 Award Announcement

5 finalists will be announced from January 28 through February 1, 2019.

The winner will be announced on February 4, 2019.

14.6 Read more: More information about this and other scholarship programs sponsored by AMRI at:

https://www.aclsonline.us/scholarship/

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P4 SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

* Please note, P4 students are also eligible to apply for scholarships available through the

Northern California Education Foundation.

1. Mylan Excellence in Pharmacy Award

a. Award: $250 honorarium for educational materials, certificate and an engraved

pharmacy photo

b. Criteria i. Student must be a current P4 in the top 25% of the class

ii. Student must demonstrate high professional motivation, unique ability to

communicate drug information, and the intent to enter practice upon graduation

iii. Student must have earned an A in the Drug Information Course

c. Documentation Required i. Cover letter including name of scholarship you are applying to, along with

student name and ID number, pharmacy class

ii. Brief statement of plans upon graduation (no greater than 500 words); please

remember to provide a de-identified copy as well

iii. Hardcopy of unofficial transcript printed from CAMS turned in to Dr. Malhotra’s

office. 2. The “Superstar Award”

a. Award: one $500 scholarship

b. Criteria: The Superstar award is given each year to a P4 student with the highest GPA.

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https://www.aclsonline.us/scholarship/

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