Pharmacy Scholars Program

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The College of Pharmacy is pleased to invite you to apply to the Pharmacy Scholars Program (PSP), a free summer pre-pharmacy program open to college juniors, seniors, recent graduates, and individuals thinking about a career transition to pharmacy school. The program also provides a stipened and covers the cost of travel, housing, and meal plans for admitted students.

PSP consists of a five-week residential boot camp that provides coursework and activities that prepare students to be confident in the interview process and first-year pharmacy school courses.

The program introduces students to faculty and administrators in the College and exposes participants to the variety of career options one has with a PharmD degree.

During the program, participants will have an opportunity to:

• Attend admission information sessions
• Receive one-on-one academic advising
• Learn from a variety of faculty and student guest speakers
• Explore various careers in pharmacy
• Be mentored by current students
• Review coursework in topics such as chemistry, math, and calculations
• Be exposed to first-year pharmacy school courses and more
• Receive advice on writing a CV and personal statement
• Shadow pharmacists in different specialties
• Receive a stipend!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Important Dates

Webinar: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2pm EST and Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4pm EST, Hear from past PSP participants!                 

Program: June 16 - July 18, 2025

Application Opens: December 10, 2024                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025

Recommendation Deadline: February 28, 2025

Application Decisions: Mid-March 2025

*Note: slight changes have been made to the application since the webinar on January 15. Please check the Application page for most updated instructions.