Student Scholarships

Annually, the PPA Educational Foundation awards scholarships to Pennsylvania PharmD students matriculating in Pennsylvania pharmacy schools.

A young woman sits at a desk reviewing paperwork. Natural light streams from a large window.

2026 Foundation Scholarships

(tentative)

  • Jessica Drew Scholarship – $4,000 pool
  • Future Pharmacist Scholarship – $4,000 pool
  • Tom and Jean Olcese Memorial Scholarship – $4,000 pool
  • Organic Remedies Pharmacy Scholarship – One (1) $1,500 Scholarship
  • Mrozek Family Foundation Scholarship – Two (2) $2,000 Scholarships
  • Lindsay Heck Memorial Scholarship – One (1) $1,000 Scholarship

How can I apply for the Foundation Scholarships?

All applicants must be current active paid PPA members who are at least a PY1 and attending a PA pharmacy school in the upcoming school year.

Students must apply once annually to be considered for all available PPA Foundation scholarships.

The scholarship review committee will review all submissions and reserves the right to conduct a telephone interview. Applicants will be notified of the outcome in the Fall.

Deadline for 2026 Scholarships is August 31, 2026

Black woman, phone or study notebook in university, college or school break on social media app or internet classroom schedule. Happy smile, education student or mobile technology and learning books

Online application coming soon!

2025 Scholarship Recipients

Award Ribbon

Jessica Drew Scholarship ($4.000)

Elizabeth Cherinka, Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy

Award Ribbon

Mrozek Family Foundation ($2,000) – 2 Awarded

Antonia Canciello, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy 
Raegen Esenwein, Duquesne University School of Pharmacy

Award Ribbon

Organic Remedies Pharmacy ($1,5000)

Lorrin Surmick, Temple University School of Pharmacy

Award Ribbon

Future Pharmacist ($2,000) – 2 Awarded

Cedric Briones, Thomas Jefferson School of Pharmacy
Colleen Carrigan, Thomas Jefferson School of Pharmacy

Award Ribbon

PPAEF Scholarship ($1,500) – 2 awarded 

Lauren Isaacs, Thomas Jefferson School of Pharmacy
Nori Zaccheo, Wilkes Univeristy Nesbitt School of Pharmacy

Award Ribbon

Lindsay Heck Memorial ($1,000)

Cameron Noval, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy 

Affiliated County Student Scholarships Facilitated by the Foundation

Join PPA

Membership in the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association supports the preservation and advancement of the pharmacy profession in the Commonwealth. Since 1878, we have been working to advance both the profession and patient care.