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NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG

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Funding Amount

$130,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program

Status: Active annual program

Geographic Scope: United States (accredited colleges and schools of pharmacy)

Focus Areas:

  • Patient-centered, community-based pharmacy education programs

  • Curricular innovations in pharmacy education

  • Diversity and equity in pharmacy education for underrepresented populations

  • Public health advancement through pharmacy education

    • Award Structure:

  • Innovation Track: $20,000 per award (typically 5 awards)

  • Diversity Track: $15,000 per award (typically 2 awards)

  • Total annual distribution: $130,000

    • Eligibility:

  • Accredited colleges and schools of pharmacy

  • Projects must advance patient care and public health

  • Can include community-based research, patient-centered coursework, or innovative curricula

    • Background:

  • Established in 1997

  • Has distributed more than $4.5 million in scholarships since inception

  • Designed to support the next generation of pharmacy education and public health leaders

  • Promotes diversity and innovation in pharmacy education in underrepresented populations

    • Organization:

  • Funder: National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation

  • Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization

  • EIN: 51-0144922

  • Address: 1776 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22209

  • Website: nacdsfoundation.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Requirements:

  • Applications submitted by accredited colleges and schools of pharmacy

  • Typical annual application cycle with announcements in September

  • More than 40 applications typically received annually

    • What to Include:

  • Project description and goals

  • Community partnerships and collaborations

  • Impact on patient care and public health

  • For Innovation Track: Details on patient-centered, community-based programs or curricular innovations

  • For Diversity Track: Current or proposed diversity programs to advance pharmacy education in underrepresented populations

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Potential to significantly advance patient care

  • Clarity and rigor of proposed initiatives

  • Community partnership strength

  • Alignment with NACDS Foundation mission

    • Timeline:

  • Applications typically due in spring

  • Awards announced in September

  • Virtual awards ceremony held annually

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationhealthcarediversity

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