About the NAPSA Scholarships Program
Each year, NAPSA offers over 30 scholarships for our members to attend key pharmacy conferences across the country, as well as funding to facilitate rural placements. The scholarships program aims to improve equity of access to professional development and experiential learning opportunities, ensuring that financial or geographic barriers do not limit students’ ability to engage with the pharmacy profession. By supporting attendance at national conferences and placements in rural and regional settings, the program helps students broaden their clinical exposure, build professional networks, and develop the skills and confidence needed for their future careers.
Applying for a NAPSA Scholarship
NAPSA Scholarships are open to eligible members and are awarded through a competitive but accessible application process. Applications typically involve short written responses to a set of questions, outlining your interest in the opportunity, your motivation to attend, and how the scholarship would support your professional development.
All applications are assessed by the NAPSA Scholarships Committee against set criteria, with an emphasis on fairness, and the potential impact of the opportunity on the student’s learning and career pathway.
2026 Scholarships Program
See below for an overview of scholarships available in 2026, with key dates such as when applications open, when applications close, when applicants will be notified of the outcome, and the conference dates where applicable. Once applications are open, you will also be able to apply here directly.
About the conference
The Australasian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition (APP) is the largest pharmacy conference in the southern hemisphere, bringing together up to 7,500 proprietors, pharmacists, interns, students, pharmacy assistants and industry professionals for networking, upskilling and professional development each year.
APP 2026 will be held from 12-14 March 2026 at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Reflecting the conference theme ‘Beyond the script’, the 2026 conference program will address funding, scope of practice, and other opportunities stemming from the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA).
About the scholarship
NAPSA is providing scholarships for three (3) students to attend APP 2026 on the Gold Coast.
Two (2) scholarships will be selected from a “General” applicant pool and one (1) scholarship will be selected from a “First-Year Student” pool. These scholarships are kindly supported by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
Each successful applicant will receive free full registration to APP 2026, and a subsidy of up to AUD$1,000 to help with accommodation and travel expenses related to attending the conference.
Timeline
| Applications open | Wednesday, 28th January 2026 |
| Applications close | Friday, 6th February 2026 at 11:59pm AEST |
| Successful applicants notified | Friday, 13th February 2026 |
Application process
All applicants must complete the scholarship application form and respond to the following prompts (maximum 200 words per response):
“First-Year Student” applicants must also respond to the following prompt:
All applicants must also:
Selection criteria
This scholarship is aimed at students who are aspiring leaders in the pharmacy profession. Applicants will be assessed on their demonstrated motivation to attend APP 2026, their potential to contribute to and benefit from the event, and the quality of their application.
Key considerations include a demonstrated commitment to community pharmacy, a genuine interest in advancing the scope of pharmacy practice, and active or developing engagement within the local community.
Applications will be reviewed and selected by the NAPSA Scholarships Committee and a representative from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
After the conference
Successful applicants are required to submit a short reflection piece to NAPSA for use in the ePlacebo, social media and/or any other publication as requested by NAPSA or the Pharmacy Guild of Australia. The piece should outline the successful applicant’s experience at APP 2026, and should be accompanied by photos from the event to support their reflection.
About the conference
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s National Conference brings together over 1,000 pharmacy professionals from across Australia for three days of immersive, industry-leading education that combines a comprehensive scientific program with meaningful career development opportunities. The PSA’s National Conference 2026 (PSA26) will be held at the Sydney International Convention & Exhibition Centre from Friday 31st July – Sunday 2nd August 2026, with this year’s theme being “Home of Pharmacists”, focusing on fostering belonging, connection and purpose among pharmacy professionals.
About the scholarship
NAPSA will provide scholarships for three (3) NAPSA members to attend PSA26 in Sydney, NSW from the 31st of July to the 2nd of August 2026.
Each successful applicant will receive complimentary full student registration, a free ticket to the Gala Dinner, and a subsidy of up to $1,000 AUD to help with accommodation and travel expenses related to attending the conference.
Timeline
| Applications open | Wednesday, 3rd June 2026 |
| Applications close | Wednesday, 17th June 2026 at 11:59PM AEST |
| Successful applicants notified | Wednesday, 24th June 2026 |
Application process
All applicants must complete the application form and respond to the following prompts (maximum 200 words per response):
All applicants must also:
Selection criteria
These scholarships are aimed at students who are aspiring leaders in the pharmacy profession. Applicants will be assessed on their demonstrated motivation to attend PSA26, their potential to contribute to and benefit from the conference, and the quality of their application.
Key considerations include commitment to professional growth, a genuine interest in area(s) of pharmacy practice, and alignment with the conference theme.
All applications will be reviewed and selected by the NAPSA Scholarships Committee and a representative from the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
After the conference
Successful applicants are required to submit a short reflection piece to NAPSA for use in the ePlacebo, social media and/or any other publication as requested by NAPSA or the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. The reflection should follow the provided template, and outline the successful applicant’s experience at PSA26, and needs to be accompanied by photos from the event to support their reflection.
About the scholarship
NAPSA will provide scholarships for up to four (4) NAPSA members to participate in a cultural activity of their choosing in celebration of NAIDOC week.
Each successful recipient will receive reimbursement of up to $150 to support their attendance or engagement with their chosen activity.
Eligible activities could include, but are not limited to, attending a NAIDOC Ball, participating in a local cultural tour, learning to weave (or other cultural activities), or attending a NAIDOC breakfast.
You will be asked what activity or event you would like to do in the application form, or state that you are unsure. Please contact indigenouscommittee@napsa.org.au if you would like to confirm whether your chosen event or activity is eligible before applying.
Timeline
| Applications open | Friday, 12th June 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday, 21st June 2026 at 11:59PM AEST |
| Successful applicants notified | Friday, 26th June 2026 |
Application process
All applicants must complete an application form and respond to the following prompts:
Selection criteria
These scholarships are aimed at students who are passionate about developing their own knowledge and engagement with First Nations culture.
Key considerations will include students’ chosen cultural activity, and the impact they believe participating in the activity will have on them.
All applications will be reviewed and winners selected by the NAPSA Indigenous Committee.
Successful applicants
The chosen activity must be undertaken before or on July 31st 2026. If the recipient does not meet this requirement, the scholarship will be forfeited.
Successful applicants are required to submit a short reflection piece to NAPSA for use in the ePlacebo, social media and/or any other publication as requested. The piece should outline the successful applicant’s experience participating in their chosen activity, and should be accompanied by photos to support their reflection.
Reimbursement
Successful recipients must complete a reimbursement form and submit it to the NAPSA Treasurer (treasurer@napsa.org.au) by August 31st 2026 in order to receive their reimbursement.
About the conference
The 17th annual Pharmacy WA Forum brings together pharmacy leaders, practitioners, and industry partners to share practical insights, innovative ideas, and strategies to support the future of community pharmacy. The PGA WA Forum 2026 will be held at Crown Perth, Western Australia from 6-7th August 2026, with this year’s theme being “Elevating Practice: Excellence, Innovation, Impact”.
About the scholarship
In partnership with Raven’s Recruitment, NAPSA will provide a total of six (6) first-year students with scholarships to attend the Pharmacy WA Forum 2026.
Four (4) scholarships will be for local students who live in and around Perth (“Local Scholarship”), and the remaining two (2) scholarships will be for students located anywhere in Australia (“General Scholarship”).
All scholarship winners will receive complimentary full student conference registration. Local Scholarship winners will also receive a subsidy of up to $250 to cover accommodation on Thursday 6th August 2026 close to the venue. General Scholarship winners will receive a subsidy of up to $1,000 to help with accommodation and flights/travel expenses.
Timeline
| Applications open | Friday, 26th June 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday, 5th July 2026 at 11:59PM AEST |
| Successful applicants notified | Friday, 10th July 2026 |
Application process
All applicants must complete the application form and respond to the following prompts (maximum 200 words per response):
All applicants must also:
Selection criteria
This scholarship is aimed at first-year students who are passionate about the evolving role of pharmacy. Applicants will be assessed based on themes embedded within each application question, as well as the overall application quality.
All applications will be reviewed and winners selected by the NAPSA Scholarships Committee and a representative from Raven’s Recruitment.
After the conference
Successful applicants are required to submit a short reflection piece to NAPSA for use in the ePlacebo, social media and/or any other publication as requested by NAPSA. The piece should outline the successful applicant’s experience at the Pharmacy WA Forum 2026, and should be accompanied by photos from the event to support their reflection.
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If you have any questions about the NAPSA Scholarships Program, please email scholarships@napsa.org.au
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