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CALLING FOR  SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

The Scholarship Program mission is to promote formal education and training for individuals aspiring to become Pharmacy Technicians and those who strive to meet continuing pharmacy technician education requirements.
AAPT views formal education and continuing pharmacy technician education as critical to the continued, long-term growth and advancement of the profession as well as helping build a talented and highly qualified pool of individuals who are committed to high standards. See past Award recipients here Awards

BACKGROUND

Larry Nesmith is a former member of AAPT who embodied the idea of formal education and training for anyone interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician. He was a technician and technician educator. In his many roles, Larry was an advocate for excellent training of technician students and high quality continuing education for working technicians. AAPT offers a special Scholarship Award Program in honor and memory of Larry.
The AAPT Larry Nesmith Pharmacy Technician Education Scholarship Award Program (“Scholarship Program”) supports AAPT’s continued commitment to promoting formal education and training for Pharmacy Technicians, as well as continuing education for Pharmacy Technicians. This scholarship is available to individuals enrolled in an accredited program pursuing a diploma or associate degree in Pharmacy Technician education or individuals pursuing continuing education while practicing as a Pharmacy Technician.

SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS

Scholarship recipients are selected by the AAPT Executive Board on the basis of AAPT’s assessment of each applicant’s academic records, recommendation from the program director, program responsible person or supervisor, leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experiences, and quality and content of the personal narrative.
All applicants will be notified by email by May 15 of the application year, whether or not they have been selected to receive an award.

PAYMENTS OF SCHOLARSHIPS

Payments are administered by the AAPT Treasurer. The one-time payment of the awarded amount is processed in July of the application year. Checks are mailed or may be presented in person by an AAPT Representative. Checks are made payable directly to the selected individual(s) after review and verification of required documentation.

OTHER INFORMATION

AAPT reserves the right to amend or terminate the Scholarship Program at any time and for any reason, with or without notice. This document will govern in the event of any differences between it and any other communication related to the Scholarship Program. The provisions of this Scholarship Program document are subject to interpretation by the AAPT Executive Board whose interpretation will be final and binding. There is no guarantee that any scholarship will be awarded under the Scholarship Program.
Questions regarding the Scholarship should be directed to [email protected] or 336-252-8761

Eligibility for Formal Education Scholarship

Applicants applying to the Formal Education Scholarship Program must meet the following criteria:

  1. The applicant must be a member of AAPT.
  2. The applicant must be enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or a Program approved by the Scholarship Review Committee if accreditation is not applicable.
  3. The applicant must have completed a minimum of 12-credit hours toward earning a diploma or associate degree in Pharmacy Technician-specific education or meet an approved status if the Program does not issue credits and/or letter grades.
  4. The applicant must have an overall GPA of “C” or better or meet an approved status if the Program does not issue letter grades.
  5. Previous recipients of this award are not eligible to apply a second time.

Eligibility for Continuing Education Scholarship

Applicants applying to the Continuing Education Scholarship Program must meet the following criteria:

  1. The applicant must be a member of AAPT.
  2. The applicant must be a practicing pharmacy technician seeking continuing education specific to pharmacy technician practice.
  3. The applicant must submit proof of successful completion of pharmacy technician-specific continuing education prior to Scholarship Program award.
  4. Previous recipients of this award are not eligible to apply a second time.

Application

Those interested are required to:

  1. Complete the AAPT Larry Nesmith Pharmacy Technician Scholarship Award Program application here
  2. Submit a personal narrative
  3. Submit a current school official transcript of grades if applying for the Formal Education Scholarship
  4. Submit a signed letter of support on school letterhead from the Program Director or Program responsible person that also includes the individual’s current enrollment status and projected date of graduation if applying for the Formal Education Scholarship
  5. Submit proof of successful completion of pharmacy technician-specific continuing education if applying for the Continuing Education Scholarship
  6. Submit a signed letter of support on pharmacy letterhead from the applicant’s pharmacist or supervisor if applying for the Continuing Education Scholarship
  7. Submit the above mentioned documents via the application portal with an application date no later than April 30th of the application year.

The personal narrative is a critical piece of the application package. The narrative should be in essay form and give a clear and concise picture of the applicant’s background, interests, and goals. This personal narrative should be typed in a 12 point font and not exceed 2 single-sided, double-spaced pages.

Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications are evaluated according to the information provided; therefore, it is important to make sure all requirements are complete.

Nominations must be submitted between March 1 and April 30 to be considered for award.