Komoto Family Foundation Scholarship

The Komoto Family Foundation is awarding up to $20,000 per student in pharmacy school scholarships. Students attending a four-year program will receive up to $5,000 per year, while students attending a three-year program will receive up to $6,667 per year.

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Purpose

The mission of the Komoto Family Foundation is to promote wellness and health equity in partnership with under-resourced communities, with a focus on improving access to pharmacist-provided healthcare services. Communities in the San Joaquin Valley are experiencing a shortage of healthcare providers including pharmacists, resulting in a lack of access to care and exacerbation of health disparities. Research has shown that providers who share lived experiences with their patient population have a history of delivering higher quality care. In order to better meet the needs of the under-served patients in the Central Valley, the Komoto Family Foundation Pharmacy Scholarship was established to provide financial support for San Joaquin Valley students who are attending pharmacy school and intending to practice in Kern, Tulare, Kings, or Fresno Counties.

 

Application Details

1. DEADLINE to apply is May 9, 2025.

2. See Eligibility Criteria below for eligibility requirements.

3. See Application Process below for required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

4. Submit the application and supporting documents and any questions to Dr. Colayco at dcolayco@komotohealthcare.com

5. You will be notified by email by May 30, 2025 regarding the status of your application.

6. The scholarship committee will select applicants to proceed to Phase 2 for an interview. Final scholars will be selected after all interviews are conducted.

7. Scholarship funds will be awarded to the student’s college/university account upon verification of registration.

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Eligibility Criteria

1. Must be a current or former resident of Kern, Tulare, Kings, or Fresno county.

2. Must be enrolled in or accepted to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program in an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy.

3. Must remain in good academic standing for the duration of the scholarship.

4. Upon licensure as a Registered Pharmacist, the scholarship recipient agrees to work in Kern, Tulare, Kings, or Fresno County for a minimum of 2 years. If a residency/fellowship program is completed outside of the San Joaquin Valley upon graduation, recipient agrees to return to work in Kern, Tulare, Kings, or Fresno County upon completion of residency/fellowship program. Failure to comply will result in the recipient being required to pay back any funds disbursed on their behalf.

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Download Application form here.