Leeds pharma firm offers financial support to students
One of the UK\'s leading generics manufacturer has launched a student bursary scheme designed to address the changing needs of pharmacists.
One of the UK's leading generics manufacturer has launched a student bursary scheme designed to address the changing needs of pharmacists.
Teva UK, based in Leeds, is a keen supporter of pharmacy in the UK, and already has several initiatives in place to help pharmacists make the most of their role in the ever-changing UK healthcare climate.
The company, which has a presence in the generics, branded respiratory and hospitals markets, is now extending this support to include the pharmacists of the future. The student bursary will be available to students who want to gain a degree-level qualification in pharmacy or similar but may suffer hardship without additional financial support.
Teva's UK HR director, Lynda Wilebore, said: "We're delighted to be able to introduce the Student Bursary Scheme, which we hope will make an important contribution to lives of under-privileged students in the UK.
"We believe it is important to have a community support programme that is relevant to our business. As the UK's leading generics company, we're totally committed to pharmacy in the UK. This means we're not only interested in supporting the pharmacists of today, but also in ensuring the pharmacists of tomorrow get the best possible start."
The Student Bursary Scheme is open to any home UK student who is either already attending, or who has been offered a place on, any full-time UK-based undergraduate course approved by a school of pharmacy or similar. Each year, bursaries will be offered to students who may suffer difficulty without additional financial support. The company especially welcomes applications from A-level students who receive the Education Maintenance Allowance or Carers Allowance. Up to ten bursaries will be awarded each year, comprising £500 payment for each year of study. The closing date for the next round of applications is 1 September 2008.
