BETHESDA, Md. — August 2026 — The National Pharmaceutical Association Foundation (NPhAF) proudly celebrates 26 years of scholarship, service, and impact in support of the next generation of pharmacy professionals. The Foundation marked this milestone during the 2026 Annual Conference of the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA), held July 31–August 3 in Bethesda, Maryland.
For more than two decades, the NPhAF has worked to advance the mission of the National Pharmaceutical Association by investing in students, supporting professional development, and strengthening the pipeline of talented and service-minded pharmacists who are committed to improving the health of communities across the nation.
Investing in the Future of Pharmacy
As part of this year’s Annual Conference, the NPhAF awarded travel award funding to students representing 51 schools of pharmacy across the country. These awards help reduce financial barriers to conference participation and provide students with opportunities to engage with pharmacy leaders, build professional networks, expand their knowledge, and experience the power of a national professional community.
The Foundation also awarded scholarships from its scholarship endowment to 29 student members of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) from across the country. These scholarships represent the Foundation’s continued commitment to supporting students as they pursue their education, professional goals, and commitment to service.
2026 NPhAF Scholarship Recipients
- Rite-Aid Endowed Scholarship
Kizito Nwauwa – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Allison Mina Chun – University of Houston College of Pharmacy - Kroger Endowed Scholarship
Mahira Thabata – Xavier University of Louisiana
Tess Chan -University of Houston
Yvonne Asomaning Sakyi – East Tennessee State University
Tafara Hunyenyiwa – Cedarville University - Cencora Impact Foundation Endowed Scholarship
Mianna Webber – The University of Toledo - Ms. Pat and Mr. Howard Achoe Endowed Scholarship
Benita-Bernice Yonnie – University of Cincinnati - Mr. Jimmy and Pat Barnes Endowed Scholarship
Janiyah Sutton – UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy - Dr. Barry Bleidt Endowed Scholarship
Kayla Sykes – Campbell University - Mr. Wilbert Bluitt Endowed Scholarship
Fanesse Awom Muyah- Texas Southern University - Mr. & Mrs. Terrence and Terri Burroughs Endowed Scholarship
Autumn Felton – UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy - Dr. Horace and Ethel Bynum Endowed Scholarship
Emetu Umah – University of Houston – 2027 - Dr. Leonard Edloe Endowed Scholarship
Jel Kemz Mboum Sipouo – University of Maryland School of Pharmacy - Dr. Cleon Fowler Endowed Scholarship
Dimah Alani – University at Buffalo- 2027 - Ms. Kimberly France Endowed Scholarship
Jayla Williams – Howard University College of Pharmacy - Ms. Ramona McCarthy Hawkins Endowed Scholarship
Shaliyah Nelson – The University of Tennessee - Mr. James Bricky Hills Endowed Scholarship
Jenaya Simmons – University of Florida Jacksonville - Dr. Rosalyn Cain King Endowed Scholarship
Summer Perrine – Howard University College of Pharmacy - Dr. JW and Erma Ligon Endowed Scholarship
Taofikat Oladejo – Notre Dame of Maryland University - Dr. H.W. “Ted” Matthews Endowed Scholarship
Brittney Combest – University of Tennessee - Dyisha Reliford Endowed Scholarship
Kiara Simmons – UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy - Dr. Craig and Saundra Ruffin Endowed Scholarship
Curtis Owusu-Mensah – Saint Joseph’s Philadelphia College of Pharmacy - Dr. JoAnn Spearmon Endowed Scholarship
Salimata Jaminah Bakayoko – Howard University 2029 - Dr. Adrian & Ptosha Washington Endowed Scholarship
Gabriella Sophia Esquivel – Mercer University College of Pharmacy
A Legacy of Service and Opportunity
Founded in 2000, the National Pharmaceutical Association Foundation was established to support the educational and professional advancement of students and pharmacists and to further the mission and vision of the National Pharmaceutical Association.
The National Pharmaceutical Association, founded in 1947, has a longstanding history of advocating for the health and well-being of underserved communities and advancing the interests of pharmacists and pharmacy students. Throughout its history, NPhA has provided a platform for professional development, leadership, advocacy, mentorship, and service, with a particular commitment to addressing health disparities and promoting excellence in pharmacy practice.
The NPhAF extends this legacy by creating opportunities that help students and emerging professionals succeed. Through scholarships, travel awards, educational initiatives, and philanthropic support, the Foundation helps ensure that financial barriers do not prevent promising students from accessing professional opportunities and developing into future leaders in pharmacy.
Continuing the Legacy
The 2026 scholarship and travel awards underscore the importance of sustained investment in pharmacy students and the future of the profession. By supporting students from schools of pharmacy across the country and recognizing members of SNPhA for their academic achievement and commitment to service, the NPhAF continues to build upon a 26-year legacy of creating pathways to success.
The Foundation invites alumni, pharmacists, industry partners, organizations, and friends of the profession to join in supporting its continued work. Contributions to the NPhAF help expand scholarship opportunities, support student participation in professional conferences, and strengthen programs that prepare the next generation of pharmacy leaders.
About the National Pharmaceutical Association Foundation
About the National Pharmaceutical Association
Media Contact
National Pharmaceutical Association Foundation
Terrence Burroughs, MBA, CMTM, RPh, FNPhA
Chairman
tburroughs@nphafoundation.org