Pharmacy Scholarships 2025: 15 Awards, Deadlines, and Eligibility

How to use this list

Scholarship hunting can feel overwhelming. Start with options that match your background and career goals, note the deadlines, then batch your applications. Amounts and dates can change each cycle, so always confirm on each program’s official page before you apply.

The top 15 pharmacy scholarships

Below are concise snapshots with amount, typical deadline, and basic eligibility.

1) AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship

Amount: 5,000 USD
Deadline: January 24
Who can apply: Full-time US college students with at least one year completed, US citizen, faculty-mentored research proposal
Results: Late May to early June

2) Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program

Amount: Full tuition plus monthly stipend
Deadline: Ongoing (apply early fall for best timing)
Who can apply: US citizens accepted to accredited programs in pharmacy and select health fields, active duty commitment after graduation
Results: Rolling

3) The Garden Club of America Fellowships in Medicinal or Field Botany

Amount: Varies by fellowship
Deadline: Varies
Who can apply: Students proposing research in medicinal or field botany relevant to therapeutic potential
Results: Varies

4) TYLENOL Future Care Scholarship

Amount: 5,000 and 10,000 USD awards
Deadline: Early August
Who can apply: Graduate-level health students, including PharmD, in good academic standing from the US, Puerto Rico, or DC
Results: Early October

5) Walmart Health Equity Scholarship for Pharmacy Students

Amount: 5,000 USD
Deadline: July 29
Who can apply: Enrolled pharmacy students planning to serve medically underserved communities
Results: September 12

6) Phi Lambda Sigma First Year Graduate Scholarship

Amount: 10,000 USD
Deadline: May 15
Who can apply: PLS members in the final year of an accredited PharmD who plan a PhD
Results: By September

7) CVS Health and AACP Community Pharmacy Health Equity Award

Amount: 20,000 USD
Deadline: June 16
Who can apply: Student pharmacists with financial need, leadership, and a commitment to underserved patient care
Results: September 1

8) ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Student Scholarship

Amount: 5,000 USD awards from a 25,000 USD pool
Deadline: Varies
Who can apply: PharmD candidates at US-accredited HBCU schools of pharmacy, in good academic standing
Results: Varies

9) Walgreens Pharmacy Educational Assistance Program (PEAP)

Amount: Up to 40,000 USD for four-year programs or 30,000 USD for three-year programs
Deadline: April 1
Who can apply: Students working as Walgreens pharmacy interns who commit to post-graduation employment
Results: About three months after application

10) Rho Chi–AFPE First Year Graduate Scholarship

Amount: 7,500 USD
Deadline: May 1
Who can apply: Rho Chi members entering a full-time pharmaceutical sciences PhD or in final PharmD year
Results: Mid March

11) Pharmacists Mutual Community Pharmacy Scholarship

Amount: 3,000 USD
Deadline: December 1
Who can apply: P2 or P3 students planning to practice in independent or small-chain community pharmacies or in underserved areas
Results: Varies

12) IMANA Scholarships

Amount: 5,000 USD
Deadline: March 15
Who can apply: Students in healthcare programs at US institutions, with recommendations and an essay
Results: June

13) NCPA Foundation Presidential Scholarship

Amount: 5,000 USD plus travel stipend and NCPA convention registration
Deadline: March 15
Who can apply: Full-time pharmacy students within 24 months of graduation who are NCPA student members
Results: Varies

14) NCPA Partners in Pharmacy Scholarship

Amount: 2,000 USD plus travel stipend and NCPA convention registration
Deadline: March 15
Who can apply: Pharmacy students with strong records and clear interest in independent community pharmacy
Results: Varies

15) PLS–AFPE First Year Graduate Scholarship

Amount: 10,000 USD
Deadline: May 15
Who can apply: Phi Lambda Sigma members in the final PharmD year planning a PhD or in a dual PharmD–PhD
Results: Before September

How to win more awards

I. Start early and batch work

Build a tracker with due dates, required docs, recommenders, and submission status. Aim to be done at least one week before each deadline.

II. Tailor every essay

Highlight leadership, service, and any commitment to underserved communities. Quantify impact and results where you can.

III. Use your unique story

Many scholarships value lived experience, language skills, community roots, or nontraditional paths. Connect these to your future in pharmacy.

IV. Proof and polish

Have two readers review for clarity and errors. Keep a clean, consistent resume and name files clearly.

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Next step: Apply or Inquire.

FAQs

#1. Can I attend pharmacy school on a full scholarship

Yes. Options are limited but exist, including certain military scholarships and employer programs that trade funding for a service commitment.

#2. How much does pharmacy school cost

Costs vary widely by school and state. Plan for a broad range and verify tuition and fees on each program’s site, then layer in scholarships, grants, and employer or service commitments.

#3. Any quick tips to improve my chances

Apply to several aligned awards, tailor essays, secure strong recommendations, and showcase measurable impact in service or research.

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