We recognize students with demonstrated leadership qualities, academic achievement, need, and an interest and passion for the independent community pharmacy profession.
Scholarships for Pharmacy School Students
Scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 school year have closed. Applications for the 2027-2028 school year will open in January 2027. Subscribe to our notification list to be the first to know when applications are open!
Note: Students can apply for an Ownership Workshop scholarship at any time.
Learn more about the scholarships we offer:
Presidential Scholarship
Presidential scholarships are awarded to students with demonstrated leadership qualities, academic achievement, and an interest in independent community pharmacy. The recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship as well as a complimentary registration to the NCPA Annual Convention in October. A $300 travel stipend may be provided.
J.C. and Rheba Cobb Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Government Affairs
The NCPA Foundation J.C. and Rheba Cobb Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student with demonstrated leadership qualities, academic achievement, and an interest in independent community pharmacy and government affairs. The recipient will receive a $2,000 scholarship as well as a complimentary registration to the NCPA Annual Convention in October. A $300 travel stipend may be provided.
Willard B. Simmons Memorial Scholarship for Pharmacy Management
The NCPA Foundation Willard B. Simmons Sr. Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student with demonstrated leadership qualities, academic achievement, and an interest in independent community pharmacy and in independent pharmacy management and entrepreneurism. The recipient will receive a $2,000 scholarship as well as a complimentary registration to the NCPA Annual Convention in October. A $300 travel stipend may be provided.
Neil Pruitt Sr. Memorial Scholarship in Entrepreneurism
The NCPA Foundation Neil Pruitt Sr. Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student with demonstrated leadership qualities, academic achievement, and an interest in independent community pharmacy and in entrepreneurism. The recipient will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship as well as a complimentary registration to the NCPA Annual Convention in October. A $300 travel stipend may be provided.
Partner in Pharmacy Scholarship & Needs Based Scholarship
Since 1915, Partners in Pharmacy has been offering scholarships to pharmacy students pursuing a career in pharmacy. This scholarship program has touched hundreds of pharmacy students.
The scholarship recognizes pharmacy students for their exemplary academic performance, community service, and a demonstrated commitment to independent pharmacy. The recipient will receive a $2,000 scholarship as well as a complimentary registration to the NCPA Annual Convention in October. A $300 travel stipend may be provided.
Partners in Pharmacy (PIP) Need Based Scholarship of $10,000 may be awarded. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE REQUESTED FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY. Please see the application for additional information.
