Alliance Healthcare UK and Pharmacist Support Join Forces for Student Bursary Scheme

Alliance Healthcare UK, the country's largest medicines wholesaler, is partnering with Pharmacist Support in a three-year collaboration. Their joint effort will bolster the charity’s Student Bursary Scheme. 

Pharmacist Support is an independent charity that strives to enhance the well-being of pharmacists and their communities. A key initiative of theirs is the Student Bursary Scheme. This programme offers invaluable aid to 3rd year MPharm students (or 4th-year students on a 5-year sandwich degree) who are coping with unexpected hurdles. The scheme assists students enduring financial difficulties to proceed with their studies and make valuable contributions to Great Britain's pharmacy sector. 

Successful applicants receive bursaries between £3,000 and £5,000. These funds equip them with resources to surmount challenges and forge successful careers in pharmacy. 

Danielle Hunt, Chief Executive of Pharmacist Support, shared her enthusiasm about this partnership:  

"Collaborating with Alliance Healthcare UK represents a significant stride in our continuous endeavour to support future generations of pharmacists." 

Hunt also highlighted that both organisations share a commitment towards empowering the upcoming generation of pharmacy professionals. By engaging in this long-term collaboration, Alliance Healthcare UK becomes instrumental in driving Pharmacist Support's strategic plans for lasting change within the pharmacy industry. 

Marie Evans, Managing Director at Alliance Healthcare UK echoed Hunt's sentiments:  

"We are excited to partner with Pharmacist Support on their annual Student Bursary Scheme. This partnership reflects our commitment to investing in the future of pharmacy professionals and fostering a supportive environment for aspiring talents in the field. We believe in the importance of investing in the education and well-being of aspiring pharmacists, and this partnership aligns perfectly with our values and commitment to making a positive impact on the communities we serve." 

This three-year agreement marks an advancement in fostering positive change within the pharmacy sector by providing opportunities for growth and success. Both organisations anticipate making substantial contributions to student lives through the Pharmacist Support Student Bursary Scheme which launches on 29th January 2024. 

The central message behind this partnership is unequivocal: both organisations are profoundly committed to aiding those within the pharmacy profession who are grappling with adversity. This collaborative endeavour not only demonstrates corporate social responsibility but also promises enduring improvements within the broader pharmacy community. 

How can students apply?

The Bursary Scheme will open on Monday 29 January 2024

To request a bursary application form and guidance notes, Students should email grants@pharmacistsupport.org with evidence that they are enrolled on the 3rd year of an MPharm degree course (or 4th year if undertaking a 5-year sandwich/integrated degree).

The closing date for applications is 22 April 2024.