The OneWe Reach Foundation’s Distinguished Scholars Program is a national recognition and career development initiative designed to elevate outstanding students who are shaping the future of health.
This prestigious program increases visibility, fosters leadership, and strengthens the talent pipeline across the biopharmaceutical and broader healthcare innovation ecosystem.
If you are committed to transforming health outcomes and making a meaningful impact, this is the program for you.
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Program Benefits
- National Recognition – Be honored as a top emerging leader to watch in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare innovation sectors.
- Scholar Visibility – Your bio and résumé will be featured in a dedicated Scholar Biography Book shared with OneWe Reach partners and industry leaders.
- Magazine Feature – Select Distinguished Scholars will be profiled prominently in the We Are Pharma digital magazine.
- OneWe Reach Membership – Receive a one-year membership offering access to events, networking, mentorship, and curated career resources.
- Scholarship Opportunities – Scholars are eligible for academic scholarships and OneWe Reach Conference scholarships.
- NextGen Conference Access – Get exclusive access to connect with emerging and established industry leaders at the NextGen Conference.
- Social Media Spotlight – Receive a custom-designed social media graphic to amplify your personal brand and expand your professional presence.
Who Should Apply?
We are seeking exceptional students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and community impact, including:
- Undergraduate students (sophomore-level and above)
- Graduate students, including PharmD, PhD, and Postdoctoral candidates
Distinguished Scholars are driven, community-minded, and passionate about advancing equity and innovation in healthcare.
Why Become a Distinguished Scholar?
This program provides national visibility, unmatched access to leaders across the healthcare ecosystem, and a platform to accelerate your academic and professional journey. Distinguished Scholars stand out—not just for what they have achieved, but for the impact they are committed to making.
Spencer Annor-Ampofo is a senior at Washington University in St. Louis, majoring in African American Studies with a minor in Biology, pursuing a pre-med/pre-PhD pathway. He was selected as the Student of the Year at the 2025 OneWe Reach Foundation Industry Impact Awards in recognition of his academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to advancing health equity.
Spencer is currently conducting a research study examining the experiences of Black individuals living with alopecia, with plans to expand this work during his upcoming study abroad program in South Africa. Through his research, he aims to increase minority representation in clinical studies and explore community-centered frameworks and models that can better inform approaches to alopecia and hair loss. His long-term goal is to drive meaningful change at the intersection of medicine, research, and marginalized communities.