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J.C. and Rheba Cobb Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Government Affairs

National Community Pharmacist Association (NCPA) Foundation

J.C. and Rheba Cobb Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Government Affairs is provided to NCPA members who are pursuing pharmacy. The awardee will receive a $2,000 fund to use for her studies. The award is based on the applicant's leadership qualities, academic achievement and interest in government affairs.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The applicant must be an undergraduate student.
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    The applicant must be a full-time student.
  • College:
    The student must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. school or college of pharmacy on a full-time basis during the term that the scholarship is awarded.
  • Major/Career:
    The applicant must be pursuing pharmacy major.
  • Organization:
    The scholarship is open to NCPA student members.
  • Other Benefits:
    A complimentary registration to the NCPA Convention will be provided and up to a $300 travel stipend.

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    The NCPA Foundation J.C. and Rheba Cobb Memorial Scholarship will be made on the basis of the following priorities:Demonstrated Interest In Government Affairs: The applicant must provide a separate one-page description of his or her demonstrated interest in government activities. These qualities will be measured by the required supporting documents.Leadership Qualities: Potential candidates will be evaluated by the NCPA Foundation Scholarship Committee on the basis of leadership qualities and accomplishments with a demonstrated interest in independent pharmacy, as well as involvement in extracurricular activities. These qualities will be measured by the required supporting documents. Academic Achievement: Scholastic success is a necessary condition for consideration and will be measured using college transcripts.
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letter from a school official familiar with the student's activities. This letter should brieflydescribe the student's extracurricular accomplishments, leadership qualities, andcontributions to the school.Letter from a pharmacy owner or manager, preferably an NCPA member. This lettershould briefly describe the student's accomplishments, leadership qualities, contributions tothe pharmacy profession, and pharmacist's knowledge of applicant's interest in independentpharmacy as a career.
  • Other Materials:
    Letter from the applicant to the NCPAF Scholarship Committee outlining his/her- school and civic accomplishments and goals for the future- demonstrated interest in independent pharmacy, vision for the development of innovative pharmacy practices that stress quality care leading to improved patient health outcomes, or other relevant details pertaining to the scholarship for which you are applying

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