Background

In partnership with PPA, the Dice family, the Helms family, and the founding members of PPA established the first scholarship available only to pharmacy students. This award is named in memory of John Emil Dice, the son of Jim Dice, Pharm.D., FPPA, the 2006-07 Chair of the Board.  This award is for students who have demonstrated dedication to pediatric pharmacy practice and have expressed an interest in pursuing a career as a pharmacist specializing in pediatrics.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicant must be a student in good standing registered at an accredited college or school of pharmacy within the fifty states of the United States.
2. Applicant must be in their third year of pharmacy curriculum (or second professional year of a 3-year pharmacy curriculum) or last didactic year prior to clinical rotations.
3. Applicant must be a member in good standing of PPA and active in their college or school’s PPA student group if available.
4. Applicant must demonstrate a proven record of interest in pediatric pharmacy practice through elective class choices, experiential education, and internships.
5. Applicant must demonstrate a proven record of community outreach and/or service in programs that focus on the health and wellbeing of children.
6. Applicant must be a United States citizen.

Application Process

1. Two (2) character references in the form of a letter of recommendation. The letters should attest to the applicant’s interest in pediatric pharmacy practice.
2. An official copy of the applicant’s pharmacy school transcript
3. A recent curriculum vitae or resume
4. A personal essay (500 words or less): How has the care of children with illnesses made a meaningful impact in your life and your education? 

Application Portal Opens

October 1st

Application Portal Closes

December 3rd

Selection Criteria

Awarded based on the following considerations:

1. Involvement in PPA
2. Dedication to pediatric pharmacy is apparent through personal statement and letters of recommendations
3. Demonstrates well-rounded pediatric experience such as pediatric-focused internships, classes/rotations, projects, research experience, publications, and/or community service

Selection Committee

John Dice Scholarship Subcommittee (Subcomittee of Membership)

Award Recipient Commitments

Award recipients must be in attendance at the Annual Meeting

Award

Each of 2 recipients will receive $1,000 scholarship

Notification to Award Recipients

January

Past Recipients

2025
Kayla Haase, (University of the Incarnate Word)
Katherine Vitou, (University of Michigan)

2024
Jessica Allred (University of Arkansas)
Carleigh Robinson (University of Michigan)
Ashley Roding (University of Connecticut)

2023
Gabrielle DeGagne (University of Colorado)
Brice Laney (University of South Carolina)

2022
Hunter Curry (West Virginia University)
Madison Ward (University of Colorado)

2021
Kennedy Freeman (University of South Carolina)
Chelsea Vallejos (University of Colorado)

2020
Erica Terry (University of Wisconsin)
Sonya Barich (University of Colorado)

2019
Jessica Ogburn (University of Kentucky)
Megan Williams (University of Colorado)

2018
Kiley Fuller (University of Colorado)
Briana Negaard (University of Iowa)

2017
Allison Kane (University of Colorado)
Charlotte Wagner (University of Colorado)

2016
Rachel Visage (University of Colorado)
Eric Chmielewski (University of Wisconsin)

2015
Anna Arthur (University of Southern Illinois- Edwardsville)
Allie Gritzman (Butler University)

For inquiries, please contact the PPA office at membership@pediatricpharmacy.org

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