Purpose: The purpose of the AkPhA Scholarship is to assist Alaskan students of Pharmacy in completing their course of study in Pharmacy.
Eligibility: You must be an Alaska resident who has completed pre-pharmacy courses of study and has been accepted into the Professional Pharmacy program at an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy.
Selection: Selected members of the Alaska Pharmacists Association will evaluate applicants on the following criteria:
1. Academic Achievements
2. Personal Qualities
3. Letters of Recommendation
4. Completeness of the Application
5. Financial Need
Instructions: It is the applicant’s responsibility to see that all supporting documents are submitted in one package in the order noted below. No exceptions will be given.1. Application form
2. Transcript
3. Letters of recommendation
4. Personal statement
(Verification of attendance and enrollment may be requested).
Mail (DO NOT FAX) completed application to:
Alaska Pharmacists Association
c/o Scholarship Chairman
203 W. 15th Ave.. # 100
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Applications accepted until January 31, 2009.
The Scholarship award will be announced at the Annual AkPhA Pharmacy Convention. Applicants will be notified of their status by March 31st. No prior acknowledgements are made to applicants and all notifications are final.
CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
The Oregon Health Care Foundation (OHCF) fulfills its mission of promoting excellence in the long term care profession by creating opportunities for individuals to develop their potential and expertise through scholarship assistance for education and training.
OHCF awards scholarships each year to individuals from a variety of disciplines related to the long term care profession, senior housing, gerontology and older adult services. Consideration is given to individuals who are exploring these fields as a possible career choice as well as those currently working in the profession who desire further certification, licensure, or a degree. There are two main types of Scholarships available through the OHCF Scholarship Program:
General Studies Scholarships:
These $500 scholarships are awarded in two cycles per year to those pursuing further education in any field related to long term care.
Disciplinary Studies Scholarships:
These are available in varying amounts and are awarded annually to individuals based on specific requirements or emphasis as specified in the scholarship criteria. These could include specific fields, such as nursing or social services, a particular quality or skill to be developed, such as leadership or innovative programming, or restricted to geographic areas. Criteria for these scholarships are established by the donors who have made these awards possible through their generous commitments.
All candidates must complete the appropriate application form, write a brief essay, and provide a written recommendation from his/her immediate supervisor or academic advisor/mentor. Additional letters of support may be submitted. Currently en-rolled students must submit a transcript with their application. For those not yet en-rolled, proof of acceptance into an accredited or certified program is required. Past scholarship winners who are still enrolled, may apply for continued financial support with a written request, accompanied by a transcript to demonstrate ability and proof of enrollment for the next available term. Upon completion of the academic term for which the scholarship is awarded, awardees are asked to submit appropriate documentation as well as a brief summary of their experience. All scholarship recipients are invited to a recognition event.
The application can be found here. Summer applications must be postmarked by June 30, 2008. Winter applications must be postmarked by December 1, 2008.
*This application and/or additional information is available in the Rite Aid Resource Room, 235 Pharmacy, on the Corvallis campus.
