Elizabell Delgado, second-year pharmacy student at North Dakota State University, is among 11 students receiving a Possibility Fellowship from the Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business at NDSU.
This one-year premier entrepreneurial program includes a $5,000 scholarship for Delgado. As a Possibility Fellow, she’ll also receive individual mentoring, hands-on learning, and unique opportunities for networking and internships.
“I believe that this fellowship will provide me with the necessary tools and resources to not only develop my leadership abilities, but also equip me with the entrepreneurial mindset needed to create meaningful impact in today's dynamic world,” said Delgado. “The opportunity to learn from like-minded individuals and collaborate on projects will undoubtedly broaden my perspective and enhance my professional capabilities.”
Students were selected to join the Fellowship based on academic excellence, leadership abilities, and a knack for entrepreneurial creativity. In addition to the scholarship, Delgado will receive a travel stipend for conference attendance and professional development.
A native of Hendrum, Minnesota, Delgado transferred to North Dakota State University from Arizona. “I was eager to return home. I chose pharmacy school because it is a well-respected profession that requires lifelong learning and adaptability.”
Delgado greatly appreciates the opportunities the Possibility Fellowship will provide her.
“As a healthcare professional, entrepreneurship is an opportunity to invest during a crucial point in healthcare, addressing workforce burnout and reinventing medical education and training so that we can continue to lead the charge in preventing chronic diseases and emerging healthcare crises,” she said.
Fellowship recipients will be required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher, be involved in a leadership role in programs such as Pathway Venture, I-Gem, or Family Business, display inventiveness and a passion for entrepreneurship, and have a desire to create an impact on campus and in the community, which they will demonstrate by completing and showcasing a community project.
“We are excited to offer this new program to students to help them gain highly applicable, concrete skills to use in the real world, whether starting a business or social enterprise or generating ideas within an existing business,” said Jessica Vold, Fellowship Director in the Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business.
As Delgado pursues her PharmD degree from NDSU, she is also involved in many campus organizations and activities to enhance her education. She is a member of the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists, HOSA-Future Health Professionals, North Dakota Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and College Inclusivity committee. She also serves as a student research assistant and representative for the Be the ONE program through NDSU, which focuses on opioid and naloxone education, training others to use naloxone in community settings when emergencies arise.
Delgado’s future plans include collaborating with patients and their healthcare experts to provide patient-centered treatment.
About the Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business
To learn more about the Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business and opportunities like the Possibility Fellowship, visit https://ndsu-cefb.com/ The Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business at NDSU considers entrepreneurship to be a broad set of actions intended not only to create wealth but also to bring about new states in economic, social, institutional and cultural environments. The Center works to inspire the next generation, next research idea, and next community connection.
About the NDSU School of Pharmacy
As part of the College of Health and Human Sciences, the NDSU School of Pharmacy offers pathways of opportunity to pursue an array of pharmacy careers. Degree programs offered include PharmD, as well as dual degrees in PharmD/MPH, PharmD/MBA, PharmD/PhD and master’s and doctorate degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Early admission and post-baccalaureate pathways are also available to students seeking a pharmacy degree at NDSU.
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