Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship

The Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada (IPPC) was established to connect and support Indigenous pharmacy professionals and help all pharmacists provide better care to Indigenous patients. We are committed to creating and promoting pharmacy practice models that respect the safety, quality, strengths and teachings of Indigenous Peoples of Canada.

One of our key priorities is to encourage and support Indigenous youth interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy. To accomplish this, IPPC and CPhA are pleased to offer an annual scholarship that will support First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals entering post-secondary pharmacy education programs.

THE 2026-2027 APPLICATION CYCLE IS NOW OPEN!
Deadline to apply: June 22, 2026

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship, you must:

Be enrolled in or accepted to a PharmD or pharmacy technician program in Canada.
Identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit and provide verification of ancestry (e.g., status card of applicant or status card of parent with proof of relationship to parent; Métis Citizenship card).
Be a member of the Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada.

Application process and requirements

In addition to providing proof that you meet the above eligibility criteria, your application should include:

Completed application form.
Letter of Intent: Introduce yourself and describe your commitment to, or understanding of, the needs of yourself, others or your community as exhibited by your personal challenges, experiences, volunteerism and/or contributions to community. Your letter should be a maximum of 500 words or a 3-minute video, and should include:
- Your financial or other support requirements that will help you thrive as an Indigenous pharmacy professional student.
- Your leadership qualities and past contributions to leadership or community activities.
- Your anticipated future contributions to Indigenous health and Indigenous representation in health care. While on your pharmacy journey, how will your commitment to the needs of others drive change that supports thriving Indigenous communities.
- Your plan to reconnect or stay connected with your Indigenous culture and communities.
Reference Letter: This letter should be written by someone with knowledge of your activities and the content within your Letter of Intent and who can comment on why you should be considered for this scholarship. The Reference Letter should be submitted by someone who does not live in your household.
Recipient Engagement: If selected, recipients are expected to meet annually with representatives from IPPC, CPhA and the scholarship sponsor for the duration of their scholarship to share feedback and experiences as part of a “pay it forward” approach.

Scholarship availability

For the 2026-2027 academic year, the following scholarships are available:

IPPC Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship by Sobeys National Pharmacy Group (Pharmacy Technician scholarship at $10,000 for 1 year)
IPPC Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship (PharmD scholarship at $20,000 per year for 1 year)
IPPC Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship (PharmD scholarship at $20,000 per year for 1 year)

Applications received will be considered for all available scholarships in the current cycle. Recipients who are awarded multi-year scholarships will be required to provide proof of ongoing eligibility each year, but will not be required to resubmit an application. Unfortunately we will not be able to notify unsuccessful candidates at this time.

Community connection

All selected recipients agree to meet annually with representatives from IPPC, CPhA and the scholarship sponsor for the duration of their scholarship. This “pay it forward” connection is intended to create a respectful, reciprocal relationship where recipients can share their experiences as students and reflect on the impact of the scholarship funding. These conversations help IPPC and CPhA strengthen the scholarship program, foster meaningful connections between recipients and sponsors and demonstrate the value and impact of sponsorship in supporting Indigenous pharmacy learners.

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of the IPPC Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship.
Contact us if you are interested in becoming a sponsor.

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