ETSUTuesday, November 10
ETSU's pharmacy college will receive $3.2 million in federal money for scholarships
The Daily Johnson City team
If you know a future pharmacist, there's new help. ETSU's Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy announced Monday it will receive $3.2 million over five years from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), according to an ETSU news release. The Johnson City Press put the expected grant at $3.23 million.
ETSU's grant backs about 40 student pharmacists a year
- $3.2 million
- over five years from HRSA
- $646,411
- already awarded for the first budget period
- about 40
- student pharmacists supported each year
Sources: WJHL, Johnson City Press
The scholarships would cover half of annual tuition and required fees for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Funding for future years depends on available federal funds, the plan's performance and other conditions.
- Program: HRSA's Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students
- Focus: rural, primary care and other underserved communities
35.9%drop in annual in-state Pharm.D. tuition costs
ETSU says it's the second tuition reduction since 2023 because of state investments.
Source: WJHL
Dean Dr. Debbie Byrd said, "Financial barriers should not stand in the way of talented students who want to become pharmacists."
Sources: WJHL, Johnson City Press