2026 Jeff Lurey Independent Community Pharmacy Scholarship

2026 Jeff Lurey Independent Community Pharmacy Scholarship
The Jeff Lurey Independent Community Pharmacy Student Scholarship is awarded annually to a P3 or P4 student (P2 or P3 at South) who has expressed an interest in independent pharmacy ownership.
Applications are reviewed by the Executive Committee of the Academy of Independent Pharmacy (AIP). Final selection is determined by vote of the entire Board of Directors of AIP.

The final three applicants will be asked to present to the AIP Board of Directors at the AIP Spring Meeting in Peachtree City meeting on March 21 & 22, 2026 for final selection.

You must be a current GPhA student member to qualify.

In addition to the $5,000 scholarship, the winner will receive invaluable support from AIP, AIP members, and AIP partners to help them achieve their dream of independent pharmacy ownership.
Read and answer each question carefully prior to submitting your application. Applications must be received no later than 11:59 pm on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Name

First NameLast Name
Birthdate

MonthDayYear
Date
Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Optional Information : Information regarding gender, ethnic origin and race are optional. The information is requested for post-scholarship report generation only and in no way affects your selection for this award.
Gender:

MaleFemale
Are you a US Citizen?

YesNo
Race?

WhiteBlack or African AmericanHispanicAsianAmerican Indian or Alaskan, Native Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderOther
Please Check Veteran Status ( Check all that apply)

VeteranSpouse of VeteranNone of the above
Current Status

I am a P3 Student Pharmacist at MercerI am a P4 Student Pharmacist at MercerI am a P3 Student Pharmacist at PCOMI am a P4 Student Pharmacist at PCOMI am a P2/Second Year Student Pharmacist at SouthI am a P3/Third Year Student Pharmacist at SouthI am a P3 Student Pharmacist at UGAI am a P4 Student Pharmacist at UGA
My graduation date is:

MonthDayYear
Date
GPhA Status:

Yes, I am currently a member of GPhA.No, I am currently not a member of GPhA.
Current GPA:
Activities, community activities, volunteer work, honors, offices held:
Major Areas of Interest: Please select

Community PharmacistConsultant PharmacistClinical PharmacistIndustry (research) PharmacistEmergency Medicine PharmacistCompounding PharmacistNuclear PharmacistOncology PharmacistLong Term Care PharmacistOther
Have you worked in an independent pharmacy in the past?

YesNo
Please describe your role in that independent pharmacy.
Do you have a family member or close relative that currently owns or manages an independent pharmacy?

YesNo
If you have a family member that owns or manages an independent pharmacy, please tell us more about that relationship. (parent, grandparent, other family member, and your role, if any, in that pharmacy, etc.
Why do you want to own an independent pharmacy? (500 words maximum)
Do you plan to own an independent pharmacy in Georgia?

YesNo
What is your plan towards eventual ownership of an independent pharmacy? (500 words maximum)
Have you taken any classes or received any degrees related to business management or entrepreneurial development?

YesNo
If so, please describe the classes taken or degrees received below:
If chosen to receive the Jeff Lurey Independent Community Pharmacy Scholarship what will you use the $5,000 for? (500 words maximum)
If chosen to receive the Jeff Lurey Independent Community Pharmacy Student Scholarship how will this help you? (500 words maximum)
If chosen, I can attend the annual 2026 GPhA Annual Convention to appear on stage to receive this award. (Convention dates are June 18th - 21st and award ceremony during convention. AIP will notify recipient ahead of time for planning purposes)

YesNo
Have you received other scholarships or financial support?

YesNo
Have you attended a Georgia Pharmacy Convention?

YesNo
Have you attended a GPhA region meeting?

YesNo
If you have received other scholarships or financial support, what is the total amount of funding you will have received or will have received upon your graduation?
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? (500 words maximum)
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
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2026 Jeff Lurey Independent Community Pharmacy Scholarship

The Jeff Lurey Independent Community Pharmacy Student Scholarship is awarded annually to a P3 or P4 student (P2 or P3 at South) who has expressed an interest in independent pharmacy ownership.

Read and answer each question carefully prior to submitting your application. Applications must be received no later than 11:59 pm on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Optional Information : Information regarding gender, ethnic origin and race are optional. The information is requested for post-scholarship report generation only and in no way affects your selection for this award.