Three scholarship opportunities for current pharmacy students are listed below. 

• IACP Foundation Fund-the-Future
• IACP Foundation Student Writing Competition
• IACP Foundation and Pharmacists Mutual Compounding Scholarship

IACP FOUNDATION FUND-THE-FUTURE PROGRAM FOR 2020 WILL be ANNOUNCED IN EARLY 2020

The IACP Foundation’s Fund-the-Future program raises monies to bring pharmacy students to two of the most important events in pharmacy compounding – Compounders on Capitol Hill (CCH) and IACP Educational Conference.

History:

 IACP Foundation's Fund-the-Future program began a few years ago with one student attending Compounders on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The next year there were three students. In 2013, six students, and eight in 2014. Today, the program has been expanded to both Compounders on Capitol Hill and to the Educational Conference events!

Our students say it best! 
Click HERE to see what former Fund-the-Future Students have to say.

Through the generosity of donors to our Fund-the-Future campaign, the IACP Foundation is providing pharmacy students with an opportunity to attend the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists’ annual meeting -- Compounders on Capitol Hill - held in Washington, DC or to attend the Education Conference held in Denver, CO in 2020. 

What’s Available?
Travel grants, up to $2,500 each!

Grants cover the following expenses:

•    One full registration to attend the event

•    Up to five (5) nights of hotel accommodations depending on the conference

•    $900 to cover travel expenses for airfare, transportation, parking & meals not covered by registration

When Can I Apply?

Applications for the IACP Foundation travel grant for the conference must be submitted no later than the deadline on the appropriate application. The IACP Foundation will review all complete applications and select up to two (2) pharmacy students to receive a travel grant. The decisions of the IACP Foundation are final.  

How Do I Apply?

The IACP Foundation is not accepting applications for Fund-the-Future 2020 at this time.  

Rules and regulations will be posted as soon as they are available.

IACP foundation Student writing competition 2020 information will be announced in summer 2020.

Essay Theme: TBD

The IACP Foundation created its semi-annual Student Writing Competition to recognize outstanding original papers by student pharmacists on a particular topic affecting pharmacy compounding. Up to two winners will be selected by a review committee from the papers submitted. The winners of this writing competition will each receive a $1,000 cash prize. All student pharmacists are encouraged to compete.

iacp Foundation and pharmacists mutual compounding scholarship - 2020           

Through the generosity of the Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company, the IACP Foundation will award up to two (2) $2,500 scholarships in 2020 to pharmacy students who have demonstrated commitment to a career in compounding pharmacy in the United States. The IACP Foundation and Pharmacists Mutual Compounding Scholarship is a scholarship program sponsored by Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company and the IACP Foundation.

What’s available?

Up to two (2) $2,500 scholarships in 2020.

Who can apply?
To be eligible to apply for the 2020 IACP Foundation and Pharmacists Mutual Compounding Scholarship student pharmacist applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited school or college of pharmacy in the United States.
• Be a P3 or P4 pharmacy student in the 2019 - 2020 academic year.
• Have worked in or have completed a rotation in a compounding pharmacy.
•  Also plan to practice in the following:

• an independent, or small chain compounding pharmacy in urban or underserved geographic area or
• hospital pharmacy or
• homecare pharmacy or
• in the armed forces of the United States.

• Be in good academic standing, earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent grading system) in professional coursework during pharmacy school.
• Be in good standing with the college. Students with disciplinary action are not eligible. 
• Complete the electronic scholarship application prior to the posted deadline.  Incomplete or late applications will not be considered for the scholarship.
• May not be a previous Pharmacist Mutual Scholarship recipient. This includes scholarships funded by Pharmacists Mutual itself and those Pharmacist Mutual Student Scholarships awarded by other organizations.

When can pharmacy students apply?

Completed applications for the IACP Foundation and Pharmacists Mutual Compounding Scholarship must be submitted no later than November 15, 2019, 11:59 pm Eastern.  The IACP Foundation will review all complete applications and select up to two (2) pharmacy students as scholarship recipients. All decisions of the IACP Foundation are final.

How do pharmacy students apply?
Interested student pharmacist applicants must submit via the electronic application:

• the electronic application
• college transcript
• letter of recommendation from a faculty member or advisor
• an essay describing the applicant’s interest in practicing compounding in an independent or small chain compounding pharmacy in urban or, an underserved geographic area, or hospital pharmacy, or homecare pharmacy, or in the armed forces of the United States. The essay should describe steps the applicant has taken to prepare for the chosen practice setting.

Click HERE to apply online.

How will I know if I will receive a scholarship?

Students who have applied will be notified of the IACP Foundation’s decision by early January 2020.

When will the scholarship be awarded?

The scholarship will be highlighted during the annual award ceremony of the scholarship recipient’s pharmacy school or college of pharmacy.

Recipients will also be highlighted on the IACP Foundation’s website, newsletter, and social media.

Any questions?

Email foundation@iacprx.org for more information.

FUND-THE-FUTURE WINNERS FOR THE 2019 COMPOUNDERS ON CAPITOL HILL

Jacklyn Altman University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy Columbia, SC	Meredith Kelderhouse University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy Columbia, SC

FUND-THE-FUTURE WINNERS FOR THE 2019 EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

Omar Fuentes The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy Austin,TX	Elio Magero Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY

PHARMACY STUDENT TRAVEL GRANT FOR THE 2018 COMPOUNDERS ON CAPITOL HILL

Through the generosity of donors to our Fund-the-Future campaign, the IACP Foundation provided pharmacy students with an opportunity to attend the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists’ annual meeting -- Compounders on Capitol Hill -- held June 23-26, 2018 in Washington, DC. 

Grants, valued up to $2,500 each, covered the following expenses:

•    One full registration to attend Compounders on Capitol Hill 2018

•    Hill Day registration

•    Rx Mixer attendance and dinner

•    Five (5) nights of hotel accommodations

•    $900 to cover travel expenses for airfare, transportation, parking & meals not covered by registration

Congratulations to our 2018 Compounders on Capitol Hill Fund the Future Winners! 

		Alexandria Gochenauer University of Mississippi Oxford, MS
		Ernest Aquilar Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX

IACP Foundation Spring 2018 - Student Writing Competition

Spring 2018 STUDENT ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION WINNER

Essay Theme: "With the increase in healthcare costs and reduced rate of insurance reimbursements, how do compounding pharmacies remain competitive?"

The IACP Foundation created its semi-annual Student Writing Competition to recognize outstanding original papers by student pharmacists on a particular topic affecting pharmacy compounding. Up to two winners will be selected by a review committee from the papers submitted. The winners of this writing competition will each receive a $1,000 cash prize. All student pharmacists are encouraged to compete.

And the Winners Are...

		Alexandria Gochenauer University of Mississippi Oxford, MS
		Ryan Waldschmidt Ohio Northern University Ada, OH

PHARMACY STUDENT TRAVEL GRANT FOR THE 2018 EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

The International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP) Foundation provided two (2) pharmacy students a travel grant to attend the 2018 Educational Conference, January 24-27, 2018, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  

Travel grants, up to $2,500 each, cover the following expenses:

•    Meeting registration for one student to attend 2018 Educational Conference – $ 300
•    Special event(s) – $ 200
•    Four (4) nights of hotel accommodations – $ 1,100
•    Funds to cover meals and travel not covered by registration and incidentals – $ 900 (paid after attendance)

Congratulations to our 2018 Educational Conference Fund-the-Future Winners!

		Christine Borunda University of Texas at Austin School of Pharmacy Austin, TX
		Ralph Galega University of Texas at Austin School of Pharmacy Austin, TX

pharmacy student TRAVEL GRANT FOR THE 2017 COMPOUNDERS ON CAPITOL HILL

Through the generosity of donors to our Fund-the-Future campaign, the IACP Foundation provided pharmacy students with an opportunity to attend the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists’ annual meeting -- Compounders on Capitol Hill -- held June 10-13, 2017 in Washington, DC. 

Grants, valued up to $2,500 each, covered the following expenses:

•    One full registration to attend Compounders on Capitol Hill 2017

•    Hill Day registration

•    Rx Mixer attendance and dinner

•    Five (5) nights of hotel accommodations

•    $900 to cover travel expenses for airfare, transportation, parking & meals not covered by registration

Congratulations to our 2017 Compounders on Capitol Hill Fund the Future Winners! 

		Paige Weaver Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI
		Daniel West Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Pharmacy Richmond, VA

pharmacy student TRAVEL GRANT FOR THE 2017 EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) Foundation, International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP) Foundation and American College of Veterinary Pharmacists (ACVP) offered four (4) pharmacy students a travel grant to attend the 2017 Educational Conference, February 21-25, 2017, in San Diego, CA.  

Travel grants, up to $2,500 each, will cover the following expenses:

•    Meeting registration for one student to attend 2017 Educational Conference – $ 300
•    Special event(s) – $ 200
•    Four (4) nights of hotel accommodations – $ 1,100
•    Funds to cover meals and travel not covered by registration and incidentals – $ 900 (paid after attendance)

Congratulations to our 2017 Educational Conference Fund-the-Future Winners!

Kristen Arnall South Carolina College of Pharmacy Columbia, SC

Alexandria Gochenauer University of Mississippi, College of Pharmacy Oxford, MS

April Sartin University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy Albuquerque, NM

Tricia Voss University of Minnesota - Duluth College of Pharmacy Duluth, MN

pharmacy student Travel Grant for 2016 Compounders on Capitol Hill 

Through the generosity of donors to our Fund-the-Future campaign, the IACP Foundation provided pharmacy students with an opportunity to attend the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists’ annual meeting -- Compounders on Capitol Hill -- held June 11-14, 2016 in Washington, DC. 

Grants, valued up to $2,500 each, covered the following expenses:

•    One full registration to attend Compounders on Capitol Hill 2016

•    Hill Day registration

•    Rx Mixer attendance and dinner

•    Five nights of hotel accommodations

•    $900 to cover travel expenses for airfare, transportation, parking & meals not covered by registration

Congratulations to our 2016 Compounders on Capitol Hill Fund-the-Future Winners!

Chris Orton University of Utah - College of Pharmacy Salt Lake City, UT

Colton Radford Idaho State University College of Pharmacy - Pocatello Pocatello, ID

Catherine Tolar University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy Fort Worth, TX

Dena Westphalen Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Omaha, NE

pharmacy student Travel Grant for the 2016 Educational Conference

The American College of Apothecaries (ACA), International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP) and American College of Veterinary Pharmacists (ACVP) Foundations are offering up to four (4) pharmacy students a travel grant to attend the 2016 Educational Conference, February 24-27, 2016, in San Diego, CA. 
 

Travel grants, up to $2,500 each, will cover the following expenses:
•    Meeting registration for one student to attend 2016 Educational Conference – $ 300
•    Special event(s) – $ 200
•    Four (4) nights of hotel accommodations – $ 1,100
•    Funds to cover meals and travel not covered by registration and incidentals – $ 900 (paid after attendance)

Congratulations to our 2016 Educational Conference Fund-the-Future Winners!

Tracy Acosta The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX

Adam Ehalt University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy Athens, GA

Christina Ly Philadelphia College of Pharmacy/University of the Sciences Philadelphia, PA

Steven Rush St. John Fisher College, Wegmans School of Pharmacy Rochester, NY

Congratulations to our 2015 Fund-the-Future Student Winners for compounders on capitol hill!

Christopher “Blake” Cogdill South Carolina College of Pharmacy, Columbia Campus Columbia, SC

Loren Kirk Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University Mountain Home, TN

Jigarkumar "Jigar" Satasia The University of Texas, Austin Austin, TX

Derrick Waller Regis University School of Pharmacy Denver, CO

Maria Zhou Northeastern University Boston, MA

Fall 2015 Student Essay writing competition Winner

Essay Theme: "How is the Drug Quality & Security Act Affecting the Future of Compounding?"

The IACP Foundation created its semi-annual Student Writing Competition to recognize outstanding original papers by student pharmacists on a particular topic affecting pharmacy compounding. Up to three winners will be selected by a review committee from the papers submitted. The winners of this writing competition will each receive a $500 cash prize. All student pharmacists are encouraged to compete.

And the Winner Is...

Nasheed Shams Appalachian College of Pharmacy Oakwood, VA Click here to read essay.

spring 2015 Student Essay Writing Competition Winners

Essay Theme: "Should States Institute a 'Wet Lab' Examination as Part of the Pharmacist Licensing Process?"

The IACP Foundation created its semi-annual Student Essay Writing Competition to recognize outstanding original papers on a particular topic affecting pharmacy compounding. THREE winners are selected by a review committee from the papers submitted. The winners of this writing competition each receive a $500 cash prize.

And the Winners Are...

Due to the fantastic response this year, the IACP Foundation is pleased to announce FOUR winners rather than three. This year, we also had a tie, and wanted to acknowledge the excellent work of our applicants. Congratulations to all!

Regina Frogoso Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Richmond Hill, NY   Click here to read essay.

Benedicta Okoroafor Appalachian College of Pharmacy Oakwood, VA   Click here to read essay.

Hayoung Shin Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Highland Park, NJ   Click here to read essay.

Erin Young Rutgers University Dayton, NJ   Click here to read essay.

Spring 2015 Student ESSAY writing competition/2015 educational Conference winners

Discuss the Importance of Being Involved in a Professional Association as You're Starting Your Career

Amanda Kurck

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy

Little Rock, AR

Mary Nicole Dimaano

University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Denver, CO

Fund-the-Future 2014 Student Travel Stipend Winners

Through the generosity of donors to our Fund-the-Future campaign, the IACP Foundation provided pharmacy students with an opportunity to attend the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists’ annual meeting -- Compounders on Capitol Hill --  May 17-20, 2014, in Washington, DC. 

Congratulations to our 2014 Fund-the-Future Student Winners!

Please click here to view. 

Spring 2014 student ESSAY writing competition Winners

The Role of Compounding Accreditation in Today's Pharmacy Environment

Prisca Umeh

Roseman University of Health Sciences

Las Vegas, NV

Claudia Kuehn

St. John Fisher College, Wegmans School of Pharmacy

Penfield, NJ

Renad Abu-Sawwa

University of Florida, Jacksonville Campus

Jacksonville, FL

Fall 2014 Fund-the-future essay contest for educational conference 2015 winners

Discuss the Importance of Being Involved in a Professional Association as You're Starting Your Career

Kacey Adams

Cedarville University School of Pharmacy

Bellefontaine, OH

Derrick Waller

Regis University School of Pharmacy

Denver, CO

Spring 2013 Student ESSAY Writing Competition Winners

Compounded Preparations and Third Party Reimbursement
Meghan Parmley
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University
Boston, MA

Reimbursement for Pharmaceutical Compounding
Bijal Patel
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University
Piscataway, NJ

In Defense of Third-Party Reimbursement for Compounded Preparations
Justin Piacentino
Wegmans School of Pharmacy, St. John Fisher College
Rochester, NY

FUND-THE-FUTURE 2013 STUDENT TRAVEL STIPEND WINNERS

Fall 2012 Student ESSAY Writing Competition Winners

Continuing Importance of Pharmaceutical Compounding
Jenni-lyn Ladutko
Northeastern University School of Pharmacy
Boston, MA
 
The Continued Value of Compounding
Mike Nye
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Highland Park, NJ
 
Compounding: A Medical Necessity in the Past, Present, and Future
Jennifer Ryba
University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy
Albuquerque, NM 

Spring 2012 Student ESSAY writing competition winners

Rachel Bastien
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Boston, MA

Jessica Gardea
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Austin, TX

Manuel Isherwood
Wilkes University - Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing
Wilkes-Barre, PA

2011 Fall Student ESSAY writing competition winners

Compounding: The Past, Present and Future of Pharmacy

Stephanie Baer
Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Indianapolis, IN

Should Pharmacy Schools Teach More About Compounding?

Isaiah Liebel
St. John Fisher College
Rochester, NY

Compounding Pharmacy: The Past, Present, and Future of Pharmacy

Alaina Rotelli
PharmD Candidate, Class of 2014
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

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