ASBP Rural Scholarship/Loan Program APPLICATION – Classes of 2025 & 2026
Members of the Class of 2025 and Class of 2026 —
The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (ASBP) Student Scholarship/Loan Program at Harding University College of Pharmacy (HUCOP) is provided to support graduates who wish to begin their career in rural Arkansas communities. After graduation and the successful completion of a defined term of pharmacy practice in a qualified rural location in Arkansas, the monies awarded under this loan program will convert to a scholarship and no repayment will be required. Additional details are in the application document attached to this message. A few key points are as follows:
- Funds are available for disbursement in 2025 to students who will be P3 and P4 students during the 2025 calendar year; details of the semesters when the funds would be applied your the student account are available in the application
- Students do not have to be Arkansas residents to apply
- Following application, students will be scheduled for an interview with a selection committee comprised of HUCOP, ASBP, and APA representatives in December 2024
- Loan amounts are fluid and based on several factors, including total participants and available funds; anticipated awards range from $2,000 to $10,000
- Selected students will sign an agreement that explains loan terms, including repayment and forgiveness conditions
- Students must apply each school year to qualify
This year’s essay (maximum length two pages, double-spaced, 12-point font) should answer the following prompt: Outline your professional goals upon graduation. How do you plan to contribute to improving health outcomes in rural areas? Consider specific programs, initiatives, or areas of practice you are passionate about.
Please electronically submit the completed application (attached)and your essay to Ms. Vicki Spelce (vspelce@harding.edu) in the dean’s office by noon on November 13, 2024.