Vietnamese Pharmacists Association (VPhA in the USA) Scholarship

The Vietnamese Pharmacists Association has provided $2,000 in scholarship funds to the College of Pharmacy for the Vietnamese Pharmacists Association (VPhA in the USA) Scholarship. There are two (2) $1,000 scholarships available.

Criteria: The following are the criteria established by the College of Pharmacy, Scholarship Recognition and Awards Committee:
1) A student currently enrolled in the College of Pharmacy.
2) In good academic standing.
3) Financial Need (students using loans or other financial aid are considered to have financial need).
4) Qualified recipients are expected to have demonstrated a commitment to helping the Vietnamese community and/or express an interest in serving the Vietnamese community in the future.

Award
$1,000
Scopes
COP
Deadline
01/21/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Include a copy of your CV or resume.
  2. Have you previously been a recipient of this scholarship?
  3. Do you share the ideals of the VPhA and participate in association activities?
  4. I acknowledge that if I am the recipient of this VPhA scholarship, that I will attend the association Tet Banquet (scheduled for February 9, 2025).
  5. In many Vietnamese families, health beliefs and practices are passed down through generations, sometimes shaping health decisions and attitudes toward healthcare. Reflecting on your experiences and observations, discuss how intergenerational health beliefs impact health-seeking or health-avoiding behaviors and medication adherence in the Vietnamese community. In your response: 1. Identify a specific intergenerational belief or cultural practice you’ve observed that affects healthcare decisions within Vietnamese families. 2. Describe how this belief or practice can influence health behaviors, both positively and negatively, across different generations. 3. Propose a pharmacist-led approach that respects these cultural values while promoting evidence-based care. Consider how pharmacists might work with family members or utilize culturally tailored communication to support better health outcomes.