NAME OF THE AWARD:
Rho Chi-Schering Plough-AFPE First Year Graduate School Scholarship

PURPOSE OF THE AWARD:
To encourage outstanding Rho Chi Honor Society members to pursue the Ph.D. in the pharmaceutical sciences in a college of pharmacy graduate program.

NUMBER OF AWARDS AND STIPENDS:
One (1) Rho Chi ­Schering Plough- AFPE First Year Graduate Scholarship at $7,500.

The $7,500 may be used for any purpose decided by the awardee and faculty sponsor that will enable the student to have a successful program (e.g. , student stipend, laboratory supplies, books, materials, travel, etc.) related to the program of graduate study. None of the funds shall be used for indirect costs by the institution.

ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants must be members of the Rho Chi Honor Society. An applicant must also be a pharmacy student in the final year of professional studies or a professional pharmacy degree program graduate entering a pharmaceutical sciences (including social/administrative sciences) Ph.D. program in an accredited U.S. school or college of pharmacy as a full-time student. Pharmacy students who have initiated graduate work through a dual Pharm.D./Ph.D. degree pathway are eligible if they will be pursuing full-time graduate study in the year the award is made. US citizenship or permanent resident status is required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications must be received by February 1, 2008 addressed to: The Rho Chi Society, National Office, UNC School of Pharmacy, CB#7360 - Kerr Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7360. The Rho Chi website address is www.rhochi.org .

1. A completed application form
2. A one-page description of present academic status including all previous scholarships and fellowships and memberships in professional, scientific, scholastic, and honor societies.
3. A one- page account of involvement in professional and extracurricular activities, List of proposed expenses for the year specifying academic and personal expenses. If married, include spouse and family expenses. List all sources and amounts of income.
4. Name of University to be attended and planned field of study
5. Graduate Record Examination Scores
6. A one to two-page statement describing career goals
7. Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
8. Letters of reference from three individuals who are directly familiar with the applicant and can speak specifically to educational achievements and capacity for graduate study.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Applications for the scholarships are due by February 1, 2008 and the awardee will be notified by March 3, 2008. The recipient will be invited to attend an award ceremony held during the Annual Meeting of the American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA) in March. Funding for successful applicants will be provided in two equal installments on September 1, 2008 and February 2, 2009. Funding will be released upon receipt of confirmation the student is enrolled in a pharmacy college graduate program for the Ph.D. Enrollment in a pharmacy college graduate program for the Ph.D. must occur not late than 16 months after completion of his/her B.S. or Pharm.D. program.