The NCPA (National Community Pharmacists Association) Foundation Presidential Scholarship is a scholarship program that provides financial assistance to pharmacy students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to the community.To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited school or college of pharmacy in the United States, and must have completed at least one professional year of pharmacy school. Applicants must also have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and must be a member of the NCPA student chapter at their pharmacy school.
In addition to meeting these eligibility criteria, applicants are evaluated based on their leadership skills, community involvement, and a demonstrated commitment to the independent pharmacy profession. Applicants must submit a personal statement outlining their career goals and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member or preceptor.
The NCPA Foundation Presidential Scholarship provides up to $2,000 in financial assistance to each recipient, which can be used to cover tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. The scholarship application deadline is typically in the fall, and recipients are notified in the spring.
