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CVS Health Minority Scholarship Winners

  • 1.  CVS Health Minority Scholarship Winners

    Posted 09-28-2020 01:40 PM
    Edited by Rosie Walker 09-28-2020 02:17 PM

    AACP is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 CVS Health Minority Scholarship for Pharmacy Students! 

    • Jihan Eli, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy
    • David Mata, Texas A&M University Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy
    • Amber Stroffolino, Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy
    • Kenneth Richardson, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
    • Leah Bishop, Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences 


    The association received a total of 689 completed applications for five (5) $8000 scholarships.  The quality of the submissions was outstanding, and the personal statements and the letters of support we received were truly inspiring.  A review committee comprised of AACP members and staff carefully completed reviews each application and the final winners were selected by CVS corporate staff.  

    Each recipient will receive a single $8,000 scholarship, paid directly to the institution where the student is enrolled. The purpose the CVS Health Minority Scholarship for Pharmacy Students is intended to promote and support a diverse population of student pharmacists by reducing the financial barriers and challenges faced by underrepresented minority (URM) students who are pursuing a PharmD degree. 

    We encourage you to learn more about these accomplished awardees by visiting the latest Pharm4Me blog and social media.



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    Rosie Walker
    Director of Recruitment and Diversity
    American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
    Arlington VA
    703-739-2330
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