Paul Pumpian Scholarship
APhA Foundation
Award: $1000 – $1000
Deadline: December 1.
To offer scholarships to students who demonstrate a passion for the pharmacy profession and a commitment to excellence; to provide financial assistance to help students pursue their goals and make a impact in the profession. Qualifications: Applicant must have completed at least one academic year in the professional sequence of courses; earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent grading system) in professional coursework during pharmacy school; be an active member in APhA-ASP for students located in the US and Puerto Rico; the applicant must show participation in his or her chapter's activities but is not required to hold a leadership position; previous APhA Foundation Student Scholarship recipients are not eligible. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on committee criteria. Applications will be scored according to the following points system: academic performance, 10 points; pharmacy related activities, 25 points; non-pharmacy community activities/work, 25 points; essay, 20 points; letters of recommendation, 20 points. How to apply: Applicant must submit online form. Following items must be uploaded or added to the submission form: an academic transcript in PDF or Word format (an unofficial transcript is acceptable); two letters of recommendation - one from faculty who can speak to leadership and APhA-ASP involvement, and one from non-faculty who can speak to non-academic strengths; recommenders should submit the letters directly in open Water (application portal) in either doc or pdf format; current resume or CV; a list of pharmacy and non-pharmacy related activities that demonstrate community involvement and skills; an essay of no more than 500 words on the designated topic. Focus: Pharmacy.