Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that 7 individuals have been selected as recipients of the Walmart Health Equity Scholarship for Pharmacy Students recognizing their leadership, academic success, and a commitment to serving rural or medically underserved patient populations upon graduation. Each awardee will receive a single $5,000 scholarship.
- Alyssa Hodges, North Dakota State University School of Pharmacy
- Christian Moon, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Tyler Jolly, University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy
- Taylor Garrett, North Dakota State University
- Benjamin Perez, University of Utah College of Pharmacy
- Savannah Miller, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Kiri Carmody, University of Colorado
In their application essays, the recipients described how their life experiences influenced their decision to pursue a pharmacy career and desire to serve in rural areas, medically underserved areas or populations (MUA/Ps), or Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). They also detailed how they plan to contribute to health equity as a pharmacist in these communities.
Read the full press release and learn more about each recipient.
Best,
Danielle
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Danielle Stubbs
Associate Director of Student Recruitment and Diversity
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
Arlington VA
703-479-3840
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