The Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada (IPPC) and the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) are thrilled to announce the creation in 2023 of the IPPC Scholarship to Indigenous students pursuing a career in pharmacy!

This annual scholarship program is designed to encourage and support Indigenous youth interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy, and supports First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals enrolled in post-secondary pharmacy education programs.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Scholarships Available This Year:

• 3 PharmD Scholarships : $20,000 per year
• 2 Pharmacy Technician Scholarships – $10,000 per year

Deadline to apply: June 21, 2025.

Eligibility criteria

The applicant must:

1. Be enrolled in or accepted to a PharmD or pharmacy technician program in Canada;
2. 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). 

Please visit the CPhA page for more informations and submit your application