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Scholarships and Grants for Pharmacy Tech Students

Paying for your pharmacy tech education can be difficult, but there are a variety of financial aid options to offset costs, including:

• Student loans
• Scholarships and grants
• Employer tuition reimbursement
• Tuition discount, deferment, and installment plans
• VA benefits (for military vets)

Of all of these financial aid types, none are more popular than scholarships and grants. This is because scholarships and grants act as “free money” for your pharm tech studies since they’re not paid back.

Below, we’ve identified 10 current scholarship opportunities available to pharm tech students. Be sure to pay close attention to the eligibility and application requirements for each as they differ from scholarship to scholarship.

The Keys to Succeed on Pharmacy Tech Scholarship Applications

We mentioned the popularity of scholarships and grants due to their working as essentially free funding for a college student’s education. With that popularity, however, comes competition for awards among applicants.

That’s why it’s critical that you submit the very best application and supporting materials possible. We’ve outlined below five tips you can follow to help you do just that.

Key #1: Tailor Your Materials

Every pharm tech scholarship program is different, so if you want your application to stand out, take the time to adapt your materials for the unique purposes and requirements of each one. This not only shows initiative, but it also demonstrates your potential job versatility.

Key #2: Submit Early When Possible

It can be a distinct advantage to submit your scholarship application and materials as early as you can. Doing so offers you the chance to make an important first impression on the scholarship selection committee.

Just be sure you don’t sacrifice the completeness of your application for promptness.

Key #3: Apply Far and Wide

Scholarships are competitive, and you’ll likely lose more than you land. So, consider taking the shotgun approach and applying to as many as possible.

Just be sure you focus on contests that play to your strengths and specific qualifications and not waste your time applying to those for which you don’t stand a good chance of winning.

Key #4: Contact Your References in Advance

If your scholarship asks for recommendation letters, be sure to contact your letter writers well in advance of the submittal deadline to give them time to compose the best letters possible. And check in with them to make sure they finish their letters and get them in on time.

Key #5: Proofread Applications

With the exception of a missed deadline, nothing can sink your chances of winning a scholarship award quicker than an error-filled application. So always carefully proofread your application and submittal materials several times before sending them in.

It’s also a good idea to have someone you trust (like a professor or English major friend) review your application as well.

Essential Funding Resources for Pharmacy Tech Students

Finding and applying to scholarships and grants is only part of the education funding process. You’ll also need to reach out for help in locating other funding resources, as well as for support both during and after your pharmacy tech program.

Here are several useful resources for pharm tech students and professionals you can access online.

American Association of Pharmacy Technicians

Based in Omaha, NE, this nonprofit supports the work of pharmacy technicians by recognizing excellence and maintaining local chapters across the country. It also provides financial aid opportunities, sponsors annual events, and coordinates professional development initiatives.

Financial Aid for Pharmacy Tech Students

EduMed’s guide showcasing the most affordable online and hybrid pharmacy tech programs offering generous financial aid options.

Financial Wellness for Students

This EduMed guide provides lots of useful information, advice, and resources for staying financially sound throughout your postsecondary education and beyond.

Free Pharmacy Tech Study Guides by Union Test Prep

Site offering free online study guides based on the official Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) pharmacy tech exam. Additional tools include flashcards, practice tests, and tutoring partnerships.

Essential FAFSA Checklist for College Students

Another great EduMed guide, this one taking readers though the process of preparing and submitting their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which acts as the key to opening up opportunities for all forms of federal financial aid and more.

Pharmacy Tech Lessons YouTube Channel

Led by a working pharmacy technician, this channel features nearly 100 videos on a wide range of topics relevant to pharmacy tech students and professionals.

Pharmacy Technician Subreddit

Reddit users can navigate to the site’s pharmacy technician subreddit to find an active community of pharm tech students and professionals discussing the ins and outs of their work. Thread topics include exam study strategies, guides on how to get certified, and state licensure protocols.

The Pharmacist Blog

Written and published by an industry professional, this blog contains a wealth of posts with great information and resources for pharmacy tech students, including interview strategies, personal finance tips, advice on applying to school, and more.