PURPOSE OF AWARD

The Chapter Development Award is an award for leadership that supports the mission of Phi Lambda Sigma “to foster and recognize leaders and to support leadership commitment”. In keeping with this mission, it is our desire to reward leadership in a Phi Lambda Sigma chapter through the provision of this award.

NUMBER OF AWARDS & STIPEND

Multiple awards may be given in each of the fall and spring semesters of the academic year. Award amounts and number of awards given will depend on the number of applications received and funds requested.

ELIGIBILITY

Phi Lambda Sigma chapter in good standing with the National Office. A chapter may only receive this award once per academic year

APPLICATION DEADLINE & SELECTION PROCEDURE

Deadline for Fall Award submission is August 31st at 11:59pm PST annually.

Deadline for Spring Award submission is January 31st at 11:59pm PST annually.

All award recipients will be recognized at the PLS Awards Banquet. The Phi Lambda Sigma Awards Committee will make the selection after careful review of completed materials.

APPLICATION & SUBMISSION PROCEDURES

Please complete the Chapter Development Award Submission Form. Submissions will be considered based on the following:

• Project must involve at least 10% of Phi Lambda Sigma chapter membership.
• Project must benefit at least 20 people
  Project must be completed no later than six months after the award is received.
• Submission should include a description of how the project will either support the mission of Phi Lambda Sigma and/or the goals and strategic plan of Phi Lambda Sigma.
• Submission should include an estimated timeline for completion.
• A signature of the chapter president and chapter advisor must be included on the final page of the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• A letter of support from the Dean of the school/college of pharmacy must be included
  Community service projects are not eligible for this award.

Resources: 

Budget Toolkit

Past Winning Project Examples

RECEIPT OF AWARD MONEY & REQUIRED REPORT

Recipients of the award money are expected to submit a report no later than 60 days after the proposed conclusion of the event in which funds are used. The report should include 2-3 photos from the event (with captions) and a 500-word description of the event and the impact on Phi Lambda Sigma members, the chapter, and the school of pharmacy. The report should also include outcomes achieved and a report of how the funding was used.

The report should be submitted to awards@philambdasigma.org.

Questions? Contact awards@philambdasigma.org