AACP has selected seven individuals as recipients of the Walmart Health Equity Scholarship for Pharmacy Students recognizing their leadership, academic success, and a commitment to serving rural or medically underserved patient populations upon graduation.
The Walmart Health Equity Scholarship for Pharmacy Students supports the financial need of students enrolled in Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree programs, who plan to serve in rural areas, medically underserved areas or populations (MUA/Ps), or Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) upon graduation.
The goal of the scholarship program is to promote and support a diverse population of student pharmacists who will advance health equity.
The 2023 recipients of the Walmart Health Equity Scholarship for Pharmacy Students are:
Brittney Henry
University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy
P3 in a 4-year, accelerated 3-year, or 0-6/7 program
"It is an honor to be the one of the recipients of the Walmart Health Equity Scholarship. As a first-generation Caribbean-American student and the daughter of a military veteran, it is my mission to champion the needs of my community. My passion for advancing health equity is fueled by volunteering on medical missions, participating in community health outreach programs, and advocating for healthcare policies."
"This award not only contributes to my tuition and supports my clinical research, but is also bringing me closer to becoming the first doctor in my family. As a future pharmacist and global health leader, I am committed to addressing health disparities and serving as an advocate for underrepresented populations. Thank you to Walmart and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy for selecting me for this award and for continuing to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within the pharmacy profession."
Anisha Jackson
Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy
P3 in a 4-year, accelerated 3-year, or 0-6/7
"I am honored to receive the Walmart Health Equity Scholarship for Pharmacy Students award from Walmart and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. I am a third-year pharmacy student at Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy, and my goal is to resolve healthcare disparities within disadvantaged populations in my area of practice."
"This scholarship will provide me the financial security to continue my education and gain the aptitude to manage, promote, and deliver high-quality, equitable health services to underrepresented patients in my future independent pharmacy."
Daeundra Jordan
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
P3 in a 4-year, accelerated 3-year, or 0-6/7 program
"I am very grateful to be one of the seven recipients of this prestigious award from Walmart and AACP. This scholarship will give me the supplemental funds necessary to continue pursuing my pharmacy career, thus alleviating financial burdens. Being a recipient of this scholarship will allow me to focus more on my rotations by reducing the days I have to work to help pay for school and support myself. Thank you all again for this great honor!"
Maegan (Bethany) Lamb
University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
P3 in a 4-year, accelerated 3-year, or 0-6/7 program
"As a pharmacy student from rural Sampson County, North Carolina, I came to pharmacy school knowing that I wanted to serve rural and underserved patient populations by addressing access to quality health care and other health disparities."
"This scholarship will allow me to continue to further my education and knowledge of rural and underserved patient populations through my APPE rotations, leadership roles, research opportunities, and attending national conferences, as I hope to further advocate for pharmacists in rural primary care settings."
Naomi Davis
Purdue University College of Pharmacy
P2 in a 4-year, accelerated 3-year, or 0-6/7 program
"The Walmart Health Equity Scholarship, will support me in fully dedicating myself to my academic endeavors. As a youth witnessing the impact of substance abuse and lack of health literacy has fueled my determination to gain a deeper understanding of medications and holistic well-being. Throughout my college journey, my commitment has been evident through active engagement both within my community in Martindale-Brightwood, Indianapolis, and in the broader realm of pharmacy through my participation in the Center for Health Equity and Innovation."
"This financial support will enable me to concentrate on my education, research, and community outreach, ensuring that I am well-prepared to meet patients where they are and offer comprehensive assistance for their health needs. As I anticipate graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, a Doctorate in Pharmacy, and a minor in psychology in 2026, this scholarship will play a crucial role in fulfilling my aspirations."
Joseph Chen
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
P6 in a 0-6/7 program
"I am passionate about helping patients from underserved populations through direct patient care and community-level action. I am also very involved with the policy/advocacy side of healthcare, as I believe that advocating for policies that push towards resolving systemic healthcare issues is one of the most effective and efficient ways of working towards health equity."
"This scholarship will help significantly alleviate financial burden associated with pharmacy school and allow me to participate in even more opportunities that will help me learn and grow as a healthcare provider and patient advocate. During pharmacy school, I have worked up to 5 jobs at once to help pay for education. With this scholarship, I am able to devote more of my time to developing patient care skills, learning how to promote health equity, and serving the underserved. I am sincerely grateful for this scholarship and all the learning opportunities it affords me."
Cara Milch
Touro College of Pharmacy-New York
P3 in a 4-year, accelerated 3-year, or 0-6/7 program
"This scholarship will help me reach both my academic and career goals. It will allow me to continue my pharmacy education and encourage my fellow pharmacy peers to make a lasting impact on the underserved communities. Being a recipient of this scholarship will help me achieve my goal of completing my dual M.P.H./Pharm.D. degree to increase access to essential medication nationwide and advocate for minority representation in the pharmacy profession. I will continue my mission to help the underserved populations across the nation and improve healthcare disparities on a wide scale."
“AACP and Walmart share a commitment to supporting diverse learner and patient populations, said AACP Executive Vice President and CEO Lee Vermeulen, B.S.Pharm., M.S., FCCP, FFIP.