Pharmacy Student Scholarships?

[DH1987]

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Hello,

I'm entering pharmacy school this fall as a P1 and I'm looking for some scholarships. I've done a lot of searching, but all I've found that seems to be worth doing is the Tylenol Scholarship, which I already applied for. All the other ones seem to require you to work on some kind of big project where the rewards just don't seem economical when you factor in all the time you would spend and the fact that you aren't guaranteed to win.

My stats in college were not all that impressive - 2.9 overall GPA and no extracurriculars, but I worked a lot in retail jobs. Anyone have some scholarships beside the Tylenol that they would recommend me? I'm just looking for some relatively easy ways to cut back on loans as much as I can, but I'll consider putting more effort in if the rewards are good.

 

[rxlea]

Are you an URM?

 

[DH1987]

Well, I'm a white male with the appearance of your average Caucasian, but I do have a very small hint of Native American ancestry from my great grandfather. I don't think that would really count, I'm only about 1/16 Cherokee Indian...and I can't really submit any official proof of that.

 

[All4MyDaughter]

Well, I'm a white male with the appearance of your average Caucasian, but I do have a very small hint of Native American ancestry from my great grandfather. I don't think that would really count, I'm only about 1/16 Cherokee Indian...and I can't really submit any official proof of that.

I'm about the same amount of Cherokee and it doesn't count for anything.

 

[cycloketocaine]

I'm about the same amount of Cherokee and it doesn't count for anything.

Lol I'm 1/256 Cherokee (with a card), and they gave me a full ride. It's all about the blue card, baby.

 

[All4MyDaughter]

Lol I'm 1/256 Cherokee (with a card), and they gave me a full ride. It's all about the blue card, baby.

WHAT? How did you get the card? Some members of my family have tried to get the card and failed, and they were more Cherokee than me.

 

[ImmunoPharmD]

I'm 1/1000000000000th African traced from my maternal ancestor's mitochondrial DNA.
Why use race as a stepping stone to scholarships and academic achievements?

To the op: there are scholarship programs that offers funds to P2 and beyond. Most of these scholarships are on the house type, and also you can individually contact local communities where they offer scholarships. If your school is instate, you can contact your representatives for any extra funds. Hope this helps.

 

[cycloketocaine]

WHAT? How did you get the card? Some members of my family have tried to get the card and failed, and they were more Cherokee than me.

We were on the original roll. My grandma had one, my dad had one and now I have one. From what I understand if you were on the original roll it's not hard to get a card, but if you weren't you're screwed.

 

[cycloketocaine]

I'm 1/1000000000000th African traced from my maternal ancestor's mitochondrial DNA.
Why use race as a stepping stone to scholarships and academic achievements?

If you would have read the post that wasn't the point. There are programs available to fund education endeavors for those of Native American ancestry.

 

[Rutgers2015]

To the op: there are scholarship programs that offers funds to P2 and beyond. Most of these scholarships are on the house type, and also you can individually contact local communities where they offer scholarships. If your school is instate, you can contact your representatives for any extra funds. Hope this helps.

More info please. I'm going to be a P2 at a state school.

 

[ImmunoPharmD]

If you would have read the post that wasn't the point. There are programs available to fund education endeavors for those of Native American ancestry.

When I applied for pharmacy school and scholarships, I don't mention the fact that I am an URM or that I'm dirt poor or that I'm an immigrant. I talk about myself. Because it is "myself" that carries myself through life, not my race or how many/not enough of me's (plural, of me, if you get it hehe) are in the program. I'd say that I used to be a thug, and now I'm serious about school.

More info please. I'm going to be a P2 at a state school.

I think the fact that you're going to a state school means a lot less than private or OOS. Most schools have bulk emails that are sent to students regarding activities, events, and scholarships. Maybe you missed them? I'd say contact tu student affairs or financial aid.

 

[Ackj]

Why use race as a stepping stone to scholarships and academic achievements?

Because those seem to be the only scholarships available. This is coming from a proud recipient of $100 for being Polish. (Yes, you can be white and still get racial scholarships.)

 

[owlegrad]

Because those seem to be the only scholarships available. This is coming from a proud recipient of $100 for being Polish. (Yes, you can be white and still get racial scholarships.)

I can only imagine to what good use you put that crisp hundred dollar bill.

 

[SHC1984]

Some pharmacy schools automatically offer students with good grades merit base scholarships. The student does not have to do anything for it.

My pharmacy school offered $6000 for any P1 with an undergraduate GPA of 3.75 or above.

If you made straight A(s) your P1 year then they offer $7000 for your P2 year.

If you made straight A(s) your P2 year then they offer $7000 for your P3 year.

If you made straight A(s) your P3 year I would imagine they will offer you $7000 again for your P4 year.

I would NOT know as my grades my P3 year were way below average. I am surprise no one kick me out of Rho Chi.

 

[SHC1984]

Because those seem to be the only scholarships available. This is coming from a proud recipient of $100 for being Polish. (Yes, you can be white and still get racial scholarships.)

The ONLY way I would take the time to apply for a scholarship is if it offer me a full ride+stipend.

There is NO way I will take the time out of my day to write an essay for $100, $500 or $1000. That will not cover 1/100 of your tuition and will be a total waste of time.

Unless it's a full ride I won't bother with it.

 

[Ackj]

I can only imagine to what good use you put that crisp hundred dollar bill.

I wish it were a crisp bill so I could have actually said what it was spent on. Rather it was a check that got deposited in my account and distributed among whatever expenses I had. It was helpful nonetheless, and I am grateful to my immigrant great-grandparents.

 

[Ackj]

The ONLY way I would take the time to apply for a scholarship is if it offer me a full ride+stipend.

There is NO way I will take the time out of my day to write an essay for $100, $500 or $1000. That will not cover 1/100 of your tuition and will be a total waste of time.

Unless it's a full ride I won't bother with it.

I didn't have to write an essay, but even if you did, figure working pays roughly $15/hr before taxes. No way is an essay going to take more than 8 hours to write, so it's worthwhile to write if you get $100. I remember hearing something about that when I was in high school - students applying to tons of scholarships rather than getting jobs, and ending up with a higher payout.

 

[SHC1984]

I didn't have to write an essay, but even if you did, figure working pays roughly $15/hr before taxes. No way is an essay going to take more than 8 hours to write, so it's worthwhile to write if you get $100. I remember hearing something about that when I was in high school - students applying to tons of scholarships rather than getting jobs, and ending up with a higher payout.

But isn't your chances of getting a scholarship you apply for very slim? It's like winning a prize right? It's not guarantee and only like 2 people out of thousands will win it right?

I have NEVER applied for a scholarship before but I always think they are very hard to get...you can apply but only 2 or 3 people out of thousands will get it right?

 

[blackhaT]

Because those seem to be the only scholarships available. This is coming from a proud recipient of $100 for being Polish. (Yes, you can be white and still get racial scholarships.)

Can you provide some more info on this? I'm going to be a P1 in the fall and am first generation american (both mother and father emigrated from Poland just before my birth here). I'm having the most difficult time finding any sort of aid since I'm "white"....

 

[30Percent]

Can you provide some more info on this? I'm going to be a P1 in the fall and am first generation american (both mother and father emigrated from Poland just before my birth here). I'm having the most difficult time finding any sort of aid since I'm "white"....

I see a Benjamin in your future.

 

[DH1987]

But isn't your chances of getting a scholarship you apply for very slim? It's like winning a prize right? It's not guarantee and only like 2 people out of thousands will win it right?

I have NEVER applied for a scholarship before but I always think they are very hard to get...you can apply but only 2 or 3 people out of thousands will get it right?

Yes, this is my main concern here. You're not guaranteed to win. Sure, if someone is extremely talented/knowledgeable or has great stats, I could definitely see them applying for many scholarships and getting a higher payout than working jobs. But for all of us who have IQ's under 150 (gross exaggeration, I know), our odds of winning an essay contest are probably only slightly better than winning the lottery...

 

[SHC1984]

Yes, this is my main concern here. You're not guaranteed to win. Sure, if someone is extremely talented/knowledgeable or has great stats, I could definitely see them applying for many scholarships and getting a higher payout than working jobs. But for all of us who have IQ's under 150 (gross exaggeration, I know), our odds of winning an essay contest are probably only slightly better than winning the lottery...

I say if you have time and don't mind writing essay than go for it. My little sister is in Law school and she actually has perfect English...so she for example would not mind writing essays...I on the other hand MIND and won't do it. LOL...So it all depends on you. I know people that can write perfect essays in 20 mins...so they should apply for the scholarships.

 

[wowthisisrandom]

Some pharmacy schools automatically offer students with good grades merit base scholarships. The student does not have to do anything for it.

My pharmacy school offered $6000 for any P1 with an undergraduate GPA of 3.75 or above.

If you made straight A(s) your P1 year then they offer $7000 for your P2 year.

If you made straight A(s) your P2 year then they offer $7000 for your P3 year.

If you made straight A(s) your P3 year I would imagine they will offer you $7000 again for your P4 year.

I would NOT know as my grades my P3 year were way below average. I am surprise no one kick me out of Rho Chi.

What school did you go to? None of the ones I applied to said they do anything like that. Most I applied to don't give you any scholarships.