Scholarships

Investing in the Future of Pharmacy

The Florida Pharmacy Foundation is proud to support the next generation of pharmacists through our comprehensive scholarship and awards program. Each year, we award financial assistance to deserving pharmacy students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a passion for advancing the pharmacy profession in Florida.

Through the generosity of our donors, we have awarded hundreds of scholarships and awards, impacting students from every accredited college of pharmacy in the State of Florida.

Who Can Apply

Scholarships are open to students currently enrolled in accredited schools or colleges of pharmacy in Florida. Each scholarship has unique criteria, which may include academic performance, leadership roles, community service, or involvement in professional pharmacy organizations.

We encourage all eligible students to explore the individual scholarship pages to learn more about qualifications and deadlines. Previous Florida Pharmacy Foundation Student Scholarship recipients are not eligible. However applicants that did not receive a scholarship are welcome to reapply.

How It Works

Explore Scholarships

Review the list of available scholarships below to find those that align with your experience and goals.

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Click the “Learn More” button to view full details about eligibility, award amount, and application requirements for each scholarship.

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When you're ready, use the “Apply Now” button on each scholarship’s detail page to complete your application through our secure portal.

Scholarship submission deadline is April 15, 2026.

Scholarships Offered

Florida Pharmacy Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship honors student pharmacists who excel academically, lead actively in pharmacy organizations, and give back to their communities.

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Paul and Charity Ackerman Scholarship

Recognizes pharmacy students with outstanding academics, leadership, and community service.

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Allison Family Scholarship

Supports students who exemplify leadership, academic integrity, and service to others in their community.

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Alvarez Family Scholarship

Recognizes a student pharmacist’s excellence in academics, association leadership and community service engagement.

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James A. Mincy Independent Pharmacy Scholarship

Supports pharmacy students who are dedicated to Independent Pharmacy Practice and embody values of academic excellence, community service and association involvement.

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Nichols Family Scholarship

Supports pharmacy students committed to academic excellence, leadership and community impact.

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Parrado Family Scholarship

A scholarship for Florida-based pharmacy students or pharmacists pursuing law or a health law degree.

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Kathy and Buzz Petsos Scholarship

Supports pharmacy students demonstrating leadership, academic excellence and community service involvement.

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James B. and Patsey J. Powers Scholarship

Recognizes a pharmacy student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, made contributions through volunteer work and participated in student or professional organizations

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Tim and Belinda Rogers Scholarship

Recognizes pharmacy students with outstanding academics, leadership and community service engagement.

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Todd Schmidt Memorial Scholarship

Supports pharmacy students committed to excellence in academics, leadership and active involvement in community service.

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Deadlines & Notifications

Scholarship applications open annually and typically close in late spring. Award recipients are announced during the Foundation Celebration held at the Florida Pharmacy Association’s annual conference. Students receiving scholarships and awards are provided complimentary registration to attend the FPA Annual meeting.

Be sure to check each scholarship page for specific dates and deadlines.

Students must accurately follow the scholarships criteria to be eligible.

Have Questions?

For additional information or assistance with your application, feel free to contact us or speak with your school's scholarship coordinator.