FORT WALTON BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 16, 2025 / Prescription discount provider BuzzRx recently introduced the first-annual BuzzRx Bee Healthy Scholarship Fund, a new initiative to provide scholarships to qualified students pursuing a healthcare-related career.
"The next generation of health leaders will play a critical role in helping Americans across the country live healthier lives," says Matthew Herfield, co-founder and CEO of BuzzRx. "Creating a healthier nation relies on the power of community - doctors, pharmacists and those who work together to improve healthcare for all. Unfortunately, the high cost of education can make the journey to a professional healthcare career difficult for many students."
According to the Education Data Initiative, 73% of medical school graduates go into debt, with 31% also accruing educational debts from their premedical school education. Rising rates of education-related debt can make it challenging for young healthcare professionals to establish themselves and gain financial stability. In this environment, every bit of financial assistance helps.
In what Herfield hopes will be the start of an annual scholarship fund, BuzzRx is offering four $5,000 scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students who are working to improve the health of their communities. Scholarships will be awarded for the fall 2025 semester.
The BuzzRx Bee Healthy Scholarship aims to give back to students pursuing one of several career paths in healthcare, including pharmacists, doctors, nurses, public health professionals, healthcare policymakers, business administrators and even healthcare engineers and data scientists.
"Each career path plays a powerful role in improving health outcomes for everyday Americans," Herfield says. "From pharmacists who ensure proper medication management to administrators who enact policies that improve the efficiency of local health systems, everyone has a part to play. These symbiotic relationships, focused on the greater good of our communities, are why our scholarship isn't limited to a particular occupation within healthcare. We want to provide scholarship assistance to eligible candidates who are helping lay the foundation for better health in their community."
Students who wish to apply for the BuzzRx Bee Healthy Scholarship must be enrolled as full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be part of a program with an emphasis on healthcare.
In addition to nursing school, medical school and pharmacy school students, undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in pre-medical coursework or business school students with an interest in healthcare may also qualify. STEM program students who have an active interest in healthcare are also encouraged to apply.
As part of the application process, qualified students are required to submit a 500-word maximum essay, as well as upload an accompanying two-minute maximum video to YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or TikTok that tags BuzzRx and uses the hashtag #BeeHealthyScholarship.
"We encourage students who share our passion for health and wellness to apply," Herfield explains. "The essay prompt invites students to share how they have impacted the health and well-being of others in their community - it could be through an ongoing initiative or a specific notable action. Ultimately, we want students to demonstrate how they are making a positive change in the healthcare space. We encourage applicants to be creative, especially with their videos, in how they use storytelling and visuals to share their love for healthcare and their passion for giving back."
Scholarship applications are open now until June 27, 2025. Applicants will be reviewed after this time, with scholarship winners contacted directly by BuzzRx in August 2025. Scholarships must be used for tuition and books. The scholarships are non-renewable, and in an effort to provide assistance to as many future health leaders as possible, individuals may only win a BuzzRx Bee Healthy Scholarship once in their lifetime.
Additional information, including application instructions, may be found on the BuzzRx Scholarship Program website. Questions about the scholarship program and the essay contest can be emailed to scholarships@buzzrx.com.
About BuzzRx
Founded in 2010, BuzzRx is a free prescription discount service that allows users to instantly find the lowest price on their medication at over 60,000 pharmacies nationwide. The website and free mobile app promote drug transparency by allowing users to compare discounted prices across pharmacy chains, helping reduce out-of-pocket costs and sticker shock at the counter. Since 2021, BuzzRx has helped over 10 million people in the U.S. save up to 80% on their medications, resulting in $2 billion saved. BuzzRx also supports its nonprofit partners year-round, donating over $10 million. For more information, visit BuzzRx.com or download the free mobile app on iOS and Android.
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