Pharmacy Technician Scholarships
Imagine America Foundation Scholarship Programs
Apply for ScholarshipPharmacy technicians keep prescriptions moving safely in retail pharmacies, hospitals, and mail-order facilities. Imagine America Foundation offers scholarships to help students pay for pharmacy technician training at participating career colleges, where programs prepare graduates for national certification in about 9 months.
Why Become a Pharmacy Technician?
Pharmacy technology offers fast training, national portability, and settings for every working style — from patient-facing retail counters to behind-the-scenes hospital and compounding pharmacies. Certified technicians (CPhT) are the standard employers hire for, and partner programs build certification prep directly into the curriculum.
- Certificate in as few as 9 months at partner career colleges
- PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) exam preparation
- Retail, hospital, and mail-order pharmacy settings to choose from
- Some partner programs hold ASHP programmatic accreditation
- Stable, growing field as prescription volume rises nationwide
Pharmacy Technician Scholarship Opportunities
Imagine America Foundation provides scholarship funding to students pursuing pharmacy technician training at participating career colleges. Awards are available through the Imagine America High School Scholarship, the Adult Skills Education Program (ASEP), and the Military Award Program (MAP).
Scholarship Amount: $1,000 per award
Eligibility Requirements
- High school seniors nominated by their high school for the Imagine America Scholarship
- Adult learners qualifying for the Adult Skills Education Program (ASEP)
- Active-duty, reservist, or honorably discharged military members through the Military Award Program (MAP)
- Enrollment at a participating career college offering pharmacy technician programs
How to Apply for Pharmacy Tech Scholarships
- Create your free profile on the Imagine America portal
- Browse participating schools offering pharmacy technician programs
- Complete the scholarship application for your chosen school
- Work with the school's admissions team to finalize enrollment and apply your award
Pharmacy Technician Career Outlook
Prescription volume grows every year with an aging population, and pharmacies increasingly rely on certified technicians to expand what their teams can handle. PTCB certification is the national standard, and technicians who train in accredited programs with externship experience are hired fastest.
Partner Schools Offering Pharmacy Technician Training
Imagine America Foundation partners with accredited career colleges offering pharmacy technician training. Explore our partner schools:
Ready to Start Your Pharmacy Technician Career?
Take the first step toward a rewarding career. Apply for scholarship funding and explore training programs at our partner schools.
Apply for Your Pharmacy Tech ScholarshipFrequently Asked Questions
How long does pharmacy technician training take?
Partner programs typically run about 9 months — for example, Carrington College's Pharmacy Technology certificate (offered at all six of its Imagine America partner campuses) and Northwest Career College's ASHP-accredited diploma program.
What certification do pharmacy technicians need?
The PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential is the national standard, and partner programs prepare graduates for the exam. State pharmacy board registration requirements vary.
Where do pharmacy technicians work?
Retail chains, hospital pharmacies, mail-order and specialty pharmacies, and compounding facilities — settings ranging from heavy patient interaction to fully behind-the-scenes work.
Can adults changing careers get pharmacy tech scholarships?
Yes. The Adult Skills Education Program (ASEP) provides $1,000 grants to qualifying adult learners at participating career colleges.
