The Mercury Drug Foundation Inc. (MDFI) offers full scholarships covering tuition, miscellaneous school fees, food and transportation expenses are awarded to deserving but financially challenged pharmacy students enrolled in the member schools of the Philippine Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (PACOP). Dependents of soldiers who are in active service, killed in action, incapacitated or died in the line of duty are also beneficiaries of the program. The scholars are provided monthly allowances to cover for food and transportation expenses.
Some MDFI scholars get an offer of employment from the Mercury Drug after graduation. By undertaking sustainable social responsibility programs focused on health and education, the company hopes to help build a healthy, educated and productive nation while remaining true to the spirit of service that has given birth to Mercury Drug.
Mercury Drug engages in corporate social responsibility programs, through Mercury Drug Foundation, as a way of giving back to the people for their loyal support through the years. At the very core of this effort lies a strong sense of compassion inspired by the commitment to make a meaningful difference, beyond pharmaceutical retailing, in the communities where Mercury Drug operates.
MDFI school assistance program provides schools with QR Kits, first aid cabinets and emergency kits, complete with essential quick response items, to help ensure the safety and immediate care of children in schools. This initiative supports the Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela program of preparing school facilities for the opening of classes.
The foundation also recognizes graduating senior high school students excelling in Mathematics and Science. By honoring these students, the program hopes to inspire and encourage them to maximize their potentials for careers in these fields, to pursue higher levels of education, and to contribute to the growth of the country by helping meet the country’s need for leaders trained in these fields. By identifying these children and youth and giving them due recognition, MDFI hopes to motivate them to continuously improve and commit themselves to become the new generation of country’s leaders in the future.
Pharmacy Scholarship
MDFI’s scholarship program covers tuition, miscellaneous school fees, food and transportation expenses of deserving but financially-challenged pharmacy students enrolled in member schools of the Philippine Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (PACOP). Dependents of soldiers who are in active service, killed in action, incapacitated or died in the line of duty are also beneficiaries of this program.
Eligibility
Eligible to apply are incoming third and fourth year Pharmacy students with a general weighted average of 2.5 and above
Of good moral character, single and not more than 21 years old
Not on any other scholarship or educational plan
With a combined family income of not more than P250,000 or less per year
And not a dependent of an employee of Mercury Drug Corporation, Mercury Group of Companies or its subsidiaries.
Dependents of soldiers who are in active service, killed in action, or incapacitated.
Must be at least two years of studies in Pharmacy
Willing to transfer to schools that are members of the Philippine Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
Partner schools
Adamson University
Cebu Doctors’ University
Central Luzon Doctor’s Hospital
Centro Escolar University-Malolos
Centro Escolar University-Manila
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Manila Central University
Mariano Marcos State University
Mindanao Medical Foundation College
National University
Our Lady of Fatima University
Pines City Colleges
Philippine Women’s University
Saint Louis University
San Pedro College
Southwestern University
St. Paul University Philippines
University of Bohol
University of Immaculate Conception
University of Luzon
University of Perpetual Help System -Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical Center University
University of Perpetual Help of Rizal System Las Pinas
University of the Philippines Manila
University of San Agustin
University of San Carlos
University of Santo Tomas
University of Southern Philippines Foundation
University of Visayas
Virgen Milagrosa Foundation University
Universidad de Zamboanga
Further reading, http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1024858
Twenty deserving but financially-challenged pharmacy students of Centro Escolar University Manila, Our Lady of Fatima University, University of the Immaculate Conception, University of San Agustin, University of Perpertual Help System Biñan, University of Perpetual Help System Las Piñas City and Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, including one dependent of an AFP soldier, were awarded scholarships for school year 2018-2019.
Mercury Drug is more than just a pharmacy. It is the country’s trusted and caring health and wellness partner, providing the widest range of branded and generic medicines, as well as a complete line of healthcare and personal care products, including medical devices, and basic everyday needs.
Through the years, Mercury Drug has opened store after store all over the Philippines to bring medicines within easy reach of its customers. Today, it has grown into a vast network of more than 1,000 stores nationwide with over 14,000 employees, who are continuously trained on product knowledge and customer service, to ensure that customers “have what you want, when you want it, where you want it, how you want it.”
Submit your application to
Mercury Drug Foundation 7 Mercury Drug Avenue
Corner CP Garcia Avenue, Bagumbayan
Quezon City 1110, Metro Manila, Philippines
Telephone: 02 911 5071 local 564 or 02 366 0353
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Inquiry
Telephone: 02 912 9606
Mobile: 0917 507 6617 or 0999 993 3376 or 0932 843 5446
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Hello po. How could I apply for this scholarship?