CVS Health Foundation / American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
CVS Health Foundation / AACP Community Pharmacy Award
This scholarship supports outstanding student pharmacists who face financial barriers in their pursuit of education. Funded by the CVS Health Foundation, the award is given to students committed to advancing the pharmacy profession and patient care in community settings.
Award
$20,000
Deadline
June 15 (annually)
Level
Graduate
Status
Usually due June 15 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Low (recommendation letters)
- Who can apply
- Graduate students, minimum GPA 2.5
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Who is eligible
- Must be enrolled as a P1 or P2 in a 3-year or 4-year Pharm.D. program, OR enrolled as a P3 or P4 in a 0-5 or 0-6 Pharm.D. program at an AACP member institution for the 2026-27 academic year.
- Must demonstrate financial barriers with an adjusted gross income below 200% of the U.S. DHHS poverty guidelines (e.g., $31,300 for a single person household).
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale for the current degree program.
- Must demonstrate leadership, academic success, and a commitment to advancing the pharmacy profession and patient care.
What you'll need
- Completed online application
- Most recent Federal Income Tax Return Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ
- Two reference letters: First recommendation may be from non-teaching faculty or academic advisors. Second recommendation must come from a pharmacist, pharmacy scientist, pharmacy researcher, pharmacy school faculty member, or another healthcare professional or educator.
- Recipient photo and name for promotional purposes
How to apply
- Complete and submit the scholarship application on the AACP portal before the deadline.
- Upload the required federal income tax return documents to prove financial eligibility.
- Request two reference letters to be submitted through the application system before the June 15 deadline.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.aacp.org/resource/2026-cvs-health-foundation-aacp-community-pharmacy-award
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with CVS Health Foundation / American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) before submitting.
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