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Clippard, Richardson receive PTK/Walgreens scholarship

Itawamba Community College Pharmacy Technician program graduates Amber Clippard and Kristian Richardson, both of Nettleton, are the recipients of a $250 scholarship to cover the cost of the Pharmacy Technician Certification exam fee from Walgreens and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

            The Walgreens Pharmacy Technician Certification Scholarship recognizes students who are enrolled in Allied Health or Pharmacy Technician programs and intend to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification exam. Clippard and Richardson are among only 25 students selected to receive the award.

            Clippard’s honors and memberships have included Health Occupation Students Association and the National Technical Honor Society. She is married to Dustin Clippard.

            Richardson is a member of the Beta Tau Sigma Chapter of PTK. She attends Crosspointe Church in Nettleton. Richardson and her husband, Blake, are the parents of three children, Brooklynn, Kayden and Brynsleigh.

            “We are excited about the opportunity to partner with Walgreens to offer career opportunities and scholarships,” said Dr. Monica Marlowe, executive director of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. “Certification exam costs often create a financial barrier for students that hinders their ability to enter the workforce. We are grateful to Walgreens for addressing these challenges and providing a pathway to great career opportunities.”

            The scholarship application is open year-round, and winners are selected twice a year, in the spring and the fall. Up to 50 awards are given each year.

            Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society is made up of more than 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 10 countries, with approximately 240,000 active members in the nation’s colleges.



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