The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy invites second- and third-year student pharmacists enrolled at the School to apply for one of the Wagner Family Scholarships in Pharmapreneurship established by Daniel E. Wagner, JD '62, to honor his family's legacy at the School of Pharmacy.
Mr. Wagner is a powerful advocate for student success through his support of the School of Pharmacy’s Pharmapreneurship™ initiative. He has established a collection of annual endowed scholarships in honor of his family’s legacy at the School, which includes an impressive nine graduates. This generous support gives students a platform to support research and business ventures.
Eligibility:
- PharmD students enrolled in their 2nd or 3rd professional year at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) are eligible to apply.
- The scholarship will be awarded starting the Fall Semester of the awardee’s 3rd or 4th professional year.
Application Materials:
The application for the Wagner Family Scholarships in Pharmapreneurship consists of the following:
- Statement of Interest: The applicant’s statement of interest consists of a 1-2 page essay that introduces the applicant, highlights their qualifications for the scholarship, and describes their future career goals.
- Resume/CV: Includes professional and personal accomplishments that are relevant to the scholarship application.
- Letters of Recommendation: Identify two (2) individuals who can submit letters of recommendation on your behalf.
Student pharmacists who are interested in applying can access the online application for the Wagner Family Scholarships in Pharmapreneurship here. If you experience any issues when uploading materials or submitting an application, please contact help@rx.umaryland.edu.
Dates and Deadlines:
- Scholarship Applications: The deadline for applications for the Wagner Family Scholarships in Pharmapreneurship is in the spring semester every year. Please see the yearly announcement for exact dates. Submit an application for the Wagner Family Scholarships in Pharmapreneurship here.
- Letters of Recommendation: The deadline for letters of recommendation is in the spring semester every year. Please see the yearly announcement for exact dates. Submit a letter of recommendation here.
Selection Criteria:
The Wagner Family Scholarship in Pharmapreneurship aim to support a student who have demonstrated investment in Pharmapreneurship™ and presents an overall portfolio that displays the knowledge, skills, and attitude to develop and contribute as a pharmapreneur. Each award shall be named in honor of one of the nine honorees. Submitted applications will be reviewed by an expert committee and judged on the following criteria:
- Pharmapreneurship™ activity and potential (25%)
- Demonstrated by CV, letters of recommendation, and short essay
- Academic Performance (20%)
- Demonstrated by a qualitative evaluation of transcripts and CV
- Leadership Ability (20%)
- Demonstrated by CV, letters of recommendation, and short essay
- Community Service (15%)
- Demonstrated by CV and letters of recommendation
- Service to the pharmacy profession and community (20%)
- Demonstrated by CV, letters of recommendation, and short essay
Awardee Commitment:
Recipients of the Wagner Family Scholarships in Pharmapreneurship will be expected to:
- Continue to demonstrate excellence within and outside of the classroom
- Deliver a presentation in the spring semester to a selected School of Pharmacy audience
- Support the School of Pharmacy's Pharmapreneurism Task Force initiatives and programs
- Serve as a mentor to the succeeding Wagner Scholarship awardees
Previous Wagner Scholarship Recipients:
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
Madison Dormer |
| 2021-22 |
Adaeze Amaefule |
| 2020-21 |
Nehal Ahmed |
Apply now to be considered for one of the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy's Wagner Family of Scholarships in Pharmapreneurship. These scholarships support students who have demonstrated investment in Pharmapreneurship™.
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