School of Pharmacy
Tuition & Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

South College School of Pharmacy (SCSOP) strives to support our students academically as well as financially. This page contains a list of scholarships available to students currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy. SCSOP is also honored to be able to offer our students the opportunity to apply for the Walgreens Diversity Scholarships.

The South College School of Pharmacy has a limited number of academic grants available for high performing candidates. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 865-288-5871 for more information.

AFPE First Year Graduate School Fellowships

The American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) First Year Graduate School Fellowships are targeted for students who are members of Kappa Epsilon, Phi Lambda Sigma, and Rho Chi who plan to pursue a PhD in pharmaceutical science. To be eligible, you must be a pharmacy student in your final year who is a member of one of the aforementioned organizations, as well as plan to pursue full-time graduate (PhD) study in the year the award is made.

The award consists of $7500 that may be used for any purpose decided by the awardee and faculty sponsor.

Application information may be accessed at http://afpepharm.org/index.php/contact/grants-scholarships-and-awards/.

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American Pharmacists Association Foundation Student Scholarship Program

The APhA Foundation Student Scholarship Program recognizes students who choose to invest their time in their school’s APhA – ASP chapter to help shape the future of the profession while managing the demands of a full-time pharmacy curriculum. Applicants will be evaluated on their potential to become leaders for the profession of pharmacy, as demonstrated by involvement in school and community activities and academic performance.

How to Apply

http://www.aphafoundation.org/student-scholarship-program

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American Society of Health System Pharmacists Student Leadership Awards

The ASHP Student Leadership Award Program recognizes students with an interest in pharmacy practice in health-systems who have demonstrated leadership ability. This program recognizes and celebrates the contributions of students who represent the very best attributes and accomplishments of ASHP student members. ASHP offers up to twelve awards annually. Pharmacy students in the second through fourth professional years are eligible to apply.

For more information go to: http://www.ashp.org/studentleadershipaward

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Express Scripts Scholars

The Express Scripts Scholars program provides four (4) $10,000 scholarships to enrolled dual degree students. The program gives special consideration to low socioeconomic status students, as well as those who are underrepresented minorities.

For more information, visit https://www.aacp.org/resource/express-scripts-scholars-program

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Health Professions Scholarship Program

The HPSP is available for students who are commissioned officers pursuing advanced degrees in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, psychiatric nursing, optometry or psychology

For more information go to: http://www.goarmy.com/amedd/education/hpsp.html

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National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation Scholarships

Presidential Scholarships

For more information: http://www.ncpafoundation.org/scholarships/presidential.shtml

William B. Simmons Memorial Scholarship

For more information: http://www.ncpafoundation.org/scholarships/simmons.shtml

Partners in Pharmacy

For more information: http://www.ncpafoundation.org/scholarships/pip.shtml

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RESPy Award

Know someone who inspires and helps people not just inside the classroom, but also in their community?

Nominate them for a RESPy Award! For more information: http://www.pharmacytimes.com/rules/RESPy-Awards-Official-Rules

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Tylenol Future Care Scholarships

Sponsored by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, these scholarships are for undergraduates and graduate students in medicine and health care. They recognize academic excellence, leadership and community involvement. To apply, you must be a resident of the U.S.; enrolled in a health care related field at an accredited college or university, graduate school or vocational/technical school; and have one year remaining in your program.

For more information go to: http://www.tylenol.com/news/scholarship

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Walgreens Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Scholarship

The purpose of the Walgreens Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Scholarship is to recognize one student pharmacist who embraces and promotes diversity and inclusion awareness initiatives on campus. This award is in the amount of $2,000. The student must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and he/she must not be a previous recipient of the award. In order to apply for the scholarship, please complete this application and attach a copy of your curriculum vitae and a typed 500—1,000 word essay explaining how you have made significant efforts toward raising awareness and/or the role you have played in educating others about diversity and inclusion related matters impacting the pharmacy profession. Please email your completed application, curriculum vitae, and essay to Jonathan Newsome, Pharm.D., CGP at [email protected].

Please click the link below to access the application:

Walgreens Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Scholarship Application

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Walgreens Diversity Scholarship

The purpose of the Walgreens Diversity Scholarship is to recognize three student pharmacists who represent a diverse group or underrepresented minority who have an interest in community pharmacy. This award is in the amount of $1,000 per student. The student must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and he/she must not be a previous recipient of the award. In order to apply for the scholarship, please complete this application and attach an updated copy of your curriculum vitae and a typed 500—1,000 word essay explaining how you are currently addressing health disparities and how you plan to impact health disparities in the future. Please email your completed application, curriculum vitae, and essay to Jonathan Newsome, Pharm.D., CGP at [email protected].

Please click the link below to access the application:

Walgreens Diversity Scholarship Application

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