Scholarships for Tomorrow's Community Pharmacy Leaders
The goal of the NACDS Foundation Pharmacy Student Scholarship Program is to support the development of future leaders in community pharmacy and to recognize pharmacy students who have a strong interest in pursuing a career in community pharmacy.
The NACDS Foundation Pharmacy Student Scholarship Program awards named scholarships recognizing gifts made to this fund by organizations or individuals to support educational development. Teva Pharmaceuticals Robert J. Bolger Scholarship, Taro Research Foundation Scholarship, Edmond Fougera Scholarship, and Leonard J. DeMino Pharmacy Student Scholarship were created as part of the NACDS Foundation Pharmacy Student Scholarship Program to support pharmacy student scholarships. Exceptional students of the highest achievement will receive named scholarships.
Application Process:
Nominations for the named Pharmacy Student Scholarships are submitted to NACDS by deans of each college of pharmacy. Each participating school of pharmacy will be able to nominate one (1) exceptional student for the opportunity to receive one of the scholarships listed below. Students who are interested in applying for the scholarship opportunities below should talk to their respective faculty members or deans to find out further information.
Deadline for Dean Student Nominations: October 1, 2012
Deadline for Nominated Student Applications: October 31, 2012
Named Scholarship Opportunities
The NACDS Foundation Pharmacy Student Scholarship Program offers named scholarships recognizing gifts from organizations or individuals to support the educational development of future pharmacy leaders.
The NACDS Foundation is honored to recognize Robert J. Bolger through the named Teva Pharmaceuticals Robert J. Bolger Scholarship established in 2002. Robert Bolger served for 25 years as President of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, and his devotion to our industry and his untiring efforts to promote both the pharmacy profession and the value of pharmaceuticals is legendary.
The NACDS Foundation is pleased to recognize the Taro Research Foundation through the named Taro Research Foundation Scholarship established in 2003. The Taro Research Foundation is a private foundation whose main purpose is to support public charitable organizations that conduct medical research, facilitate medical education, or provide assistance to persons who are afflicted with medical disorders. The Taro Research Foundation supports the NACDS Foundation’s goal of developing future leaders in community pharmacy practice.
The NACDS Foundation is honored to recognize Len DeMino through the named Leonard J. DeMino Pharmacy Student Scholarship established in 2009 to advance pharmacy education and the profession of pharmacy. Len DeMino joined the National Association of Chain Drug Stores staff in 1989 after a 33 year career at People’s Drug Stores, and was honored by his peers in 1988 by being awarded the NACDS Harold W. Pratt Award. During Len’s career, he gave back to his profession with a record of industry service and engagement in numerous leadership positions and active participation in national, state, educational and pharmaceutical organizations. The NACDS Foundation created this scholarship on Len’s behalf upon his retirement in 2009.
The NACDS Foundation is delighted to recognize Fougera through the named Edmond Fougera Scholarship, established through a generous grant to maintain financial assistance for scholarships to students in schools of pharmacy. Edmond Fugera began a retail pharmacy in 1849 and soon after expanded the business and began manufacturing his own pharmaceuticals under the name E. Fougera & Co. The scholarship supports the NACDS Foundation’s goal of developing future leaders in chain community pharmacy.
Leave a Legacy: Establish a Named Scholarship for Yourself or an Esteemed Colleague
For more information on how to establish a named scholarship, please contact the NACDS Foundation at (703) 837-4276 or via e-mail at foundation@nacds.org.