About Us

The National Community Pharmacists Association is a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of all aspects of independent community pharmacy practice. At the national level, NCPA is actively involved in a variety of legislative affairs. Legislative efforts include pro-consumer issues such as access to healthcare, patient education initiatives and reimbursement for pharmacists’ cognitive services. The organization sponsors several national meetings yearly, offers a monthly publication and student newsletter, and provides student loans and scholarships through the NCPA Foundation. Student members participate in several community service projects.

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Last Update:  September 11, 2007.

NCPA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS

The NCPA Foundation offers NCPA Student Members an excellent opportunity to secure financial assistance in the form of scholarships and loans. Colleges of Pharmacy are also eligible for funding by pursuing research in areas that highlight independent community pharmacy practice. The NCPA Foundation awards research grants to these colleges. Below are written descriptions of the different programs currently offered by the NCPA Foundation. Applications are included in the Student Chapter Operations CD. Detailed information can also be found on the NCPA website.

NCPA Foundation Student Loan Program - All NCPA Student Members in their final two and one-half years (last five semesters) of pharmacy school are eligible for an NCPA Foundation Student Loan. A student may apply for up to $5,000 per year for a maximum of $12,500. The applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 and a minimum 2.50 GPA for the term immediately preceding the loan request.

NCPA Foundation Presidential Scholarship - All NCPA Student Members have the opportunity to apply for a $2,000 scholarship for the upcoming academic year. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. school/college of pharmacy and will be evaluated on the basis of interest and understanding of independent community pharmacy practice, academic achievement, and demonstrated leadership qualities.

Willard B. Simmons Sr. Memorial Scholarship - All NCPA Student Members have the opportunity to apply for a $2,000 scholarship for the upcoming academic year. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. school/college of pharmacy and will be evaluated on the basis of interest and understanding of independent community pharmacy practice, academic achievement, and demonstrated leadership qualities.

J.C. and Rheba Cobb Memorial Scholarship – All NCPA Student Members have the opportunity to apply for apply for a $2,000 scholarship for the upcoming academic year. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. school/college of pharmacy and will be evaluated on the basis of interest and understanding of independent community pharmacy practice, academic achievement, leadership qualities and a demonstrated interest in civic and government affairs.

NCPA Summer Internship Program -  NCPA and the NCPA Foundation sponsor this program. All NCPA Student Members who meet the requirements have the opportunity to apply for this internship and spend ten weeks at the NCPA headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.  The summer intern will be located in the Management Institute Department and will become acquainted with several departments of NCPA such as Communications, Governmental Affairs, and Membership Services.

NCPA Foundation Research Grant Program - The NCPA Foundation Research Grant Program will be awarding up to a total of $50,000 in research grants to colleges/schools of pharmacy. The maximum grant awarded for each research project is $10,000. The principal investigator for each research project must utilize at least one pharmacy student member, undergraduate or graduate level, to assist in conducting the project. Colleges of pharmacy are encouraged to contact the NCPA Foundation for information on this program by contacting our website at www.ncpanet.org or by calling 800-544-7447.