New $10,000 Scholarship Program Offered by Valeant Dermatology

Bridgewater, NJ -- A new scholarship program has just been announced by Bridgewater-based Valeant Dermatology, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC.

The Valeant Dermatology Aspire Higher Scholarship Program will award scholarships of up to $10,000 each to nine students who will be attending an undergraduate or graduate education program during the 2016 to 2017 school year.

The scholarships recognize students who have been diagnosed and treated for a dermatologic condition and are pursuing a higher education degree. Applicants need not have used a Valeant dermatologic prescription medication to be eligible, and use of a Valeant product will not increase an applicant’s chance of being awarded a scholarship.

The award categories are as follows:

• Undergraduate Scholar Awards- for students pursuing an undergraduate degree
• Graduate Scholar Awards- for students pursuing a graduate degree
• Today’s Woman Scholar Awards- for students who are mothers pursuing either a graduate or undergraduate degree

Applicants must submit:

1. a 500-word essay describing the impact their dermatologic condition has had on their life and the role their healthcare practitioner has played in helping treat their condition,
2. two letters of recommendation,
3. and information on their current school and community activities.

Applications will be accepted through April 30 and the winners will be named on July 1.

To apply or learn more about the scholarship go to www.ValeantAspireHigher.com.