Where to start
Start with the PA Foundation. One application covers eight awards, and you can apply for each one you qualify for. Then check your state PA society, since several state awards close before the Foundation opens. California's endowed awards close December 11, 2026, and Arizona's closes January 16, 2027.
Add the specialty society for any field you plan to enter, then ask your program's financial aid office about its own awards. Many program pages name an award without giving an amount or a process. A date from the last cycle helps you estimate the next one, but confirm it on the sponsor's page.
Find awards you can apply for
160 of 160 awards shown.
PA Foundation
One application covers all eight. Each requires AAPA student membership, an ARC-PA-accredited program and at least one completed term in good standing. The 2026 cycle ran February 2 to March 16, and 2027 dates are not posted yet. The Foundation's page does not list award amounts.
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PA Foundation
For students from a rural area who are committed to serving a rural community.
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PA Foundation
For students who identify as part of a historically marginalized group or as economically or educationally disadvantaged.
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PA Foundation
For students who identify as part of a historically marginalized group or as economically or educationally disadvantaged.
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PA Foundation
For students dedicated to accessible primary and preventive care among underserved populations.
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PA Foundation
For students who are Black or African American.
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PA Foundation
For students dedicated to women's or children's health, locally or globally.
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PA Foundation
For students who identify as part of a historically marginalized group.
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PA Foundation, with PA Moms
For women committed to the PA profession through advocacy and leadership.
National groups and foundations
Caucuses, military societies and foundations open to students at any accredited program.
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PAs for Latino Health Scholarship Up to $1,000; amounts may vary
PAs for Latino Health
Enrolled PA students with a 3.0 GPA, a letter of recommendation and a statement of purpose covering financial need, who show leadership in the Latino community or interest in Latino health. Latino descent is not required.
Service: Winners keep membership for 2 years and serve on a committee or board for 1 year.
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- January 1 to March 31, 2027
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- PAs for Latino Health and AAPA student membership
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Prentiss L. Harrison Memorial Scholarship $500 to $1,000 each; three recipients
African Heritage PA Caucus
Students in an accredited PA program who have completed one term in good academic standing.
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- Due February 1, 2027
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- African Heritage PA Caucus
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Physician Associates in Asian Health
PA students who excel academically and show service, advocacy, cultural humility and leadership.
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- Next cycle opens spring 2027
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LBGT PA Caucus Student Leaders Fellowship Up to $2,000
LBGT PA Caucus
Openly LGBT+ students in an accredited PA program. A 12-month fellowship; the funds cover a scholarship and travel to the AAPA conference.
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- Due June 15
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- Caucus membership once accepted
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Veterans Caucus of AAPA
Veterans enrolled in a PA program; the application asks for a DD214. One application covers five named awards. Other service members should confirm eligibility with the caucus.
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- Due April 15, 2027
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Captain Sean P. Grimes PA Education Scholarship $2,000 for 2026
Society of Army Physician Assistants
Students accepted or enrolled in an accredited PA program with an Army affiliation and at least a 2.5 GPA.
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- Due July 31 each year
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Health Care Scholars United $3,200
United Health Foundation
Students with financial need in a clinical health degree, PA included, and on track to graduate by August 31, 2027 in the 2026 cycle. Priority goes to rural, primary, behavioral and maternal care, and pharmacy.
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- 2026 cycle closed September 18; next opens early 2027
Specialty societies
Societies for other specialties may add awards. SEMPA says its emergency medicine award is being restructured, so check its page for the next cycle.
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Susan Lindahl Memorial Scholarship Four awards of $5,000 in 2026
Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery
First- or second-year students in a CAAHEP- or ARC-PA-approved program with an interest in orthopaedics. The top 10 candidates write a case study or review article.
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- 2026: January 15 to April 30; no 2027 dates yet
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- PAOS student member
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APAO Student Scholarship $2,500
Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology
Final-year clinical students with a 3.0 GPA and interest in oncology who have not received a PA Foundation or other specialty scholarship.
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- 2026 closed; no 2027 dates yet
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- AAPA member or applicant
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PAs in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Students with a 3.0 GPA and interest in hospice and palliative medicine. The recipient is expected to serve on the scholarship committee the next cycle.
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- June 1 to August 31, 2027
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- PAHPM and AAPA student member
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SPAO-HNS Student Scholarship $1,500 in 2026
Society of PAs in Otorhinolaryngology
Students in an accredited PA program, postgraduate program or fellowship with an interest in ENT.
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- 2026: due May 1; no 2027 date yet
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- SPAO member
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American Academy of Nephrology PAs
Students in good standing at an ARC-PA-accredited program with an interest in nephrology. Requires a program director letter and an essay of up to 750 words.
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- 2026: February 2 to March 30; no 2027 dates yet
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Society for Physician Assistants in Pediatrics
PA students interested in a career in pediatrics.
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- 2026: May 1 to 31
Programs that require service
The largest packages, paid in exchange for work after graduation.
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NHSC Scholarship Program Tuition, fees, a yearly payment for other costs and a monthly stipend
National Health Service Corps, HRSA
US citizens or nationals enrolled or accepted full time in an accredited PA program.
Service: 2 to 4 years full time at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area.
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Indian Health Service
Members of federally recognized American Indian Tribes or Alaska Native villages accepted into an accredited program. The 2026 to 2027 chart lists PA master's degrees, but not every field is funded each year.
Service: At least 2 years in an approved position, then 1 year per year of support.
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- Opens December 15, 2026
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VA Educational Assistance for Certain Former Members of the Armed Forces Tuition, required fees, a monthly stipend, books and equipment
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans pursuing a master's in PA studies. VA describes it as a pilot, and the page was last updated in March 2025, so confirm it is open with VA.
Service: At least 2 years as a full-time clinical VA employee; VA determines the location.
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- Rolling, year-round
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Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program Tuition and fees for up to 4 years, a monthly stipend and book reimbursement
US Navy Medicine
Students in or planning to attend PA school. Navy Medicine handles eligibility and deadlines.
Service: At least 2 years of active duty, or year for year, whichever is longer.
State PA societies
39 awards from state societies and their foundations. If your state is not listed, check your society's site or ask it directly.
Alaska
- Jessica Stevens Memorial Scholarship Alaska PA students who plan to return to Alaska, selected on merit and financial need. Membership: AKAPA and AAPA member
Arizona
- ASAPA Student Scholarship One PA student from each PA program in Arizona.
Arkansas
- ARAPA PA Student Scholarship PA students entering the clinical year at an ARC-PA-accredited Arkansas program who have not received an ARAPA scholarship before; one award for Harding University and one for UAMS. Membership: ARAPA student member Service: Take part in an ARAPA committee for the rest of the organizational year and meet a mentor quarterly.
California
- CAPA Community Service Scholarship PA students enrolled in a California ARC-PA-approved program who are California residents or intend to practice in California, in good standing, with financial need. Membership: CAPA student or interim student member Service: Statement of intent: practice as a licensed PA in California, take the PANCE within 60 days of graduating, and serve as a CAPA volunteer leader for at least 1 year within 5 years of graduating.
- CAPA Ray Dale Memorial Scholarship PA students enrolled in a California ARC-PA-approved program who are California residents or intend to practice in California, in good standing, with financial need. Membership: CAPA student or interim student member Service: Statement of intent: practice as a licensed PA in California, take the PANCE within 60 days of graduating, and serve as a CAPA volunteer leader for at least 1 year within 5 years of graduating.
- CAPA Stuart Pinto Memorial Scholarship PA students enrolled in a California ARC-PA-approved program who are California residents or intend to practice in California, in good standing, with financial need. Membership: CAPA student or interim student member Service: Statement of intent: practice as a licensed PA in California, take the PANCE within 60 days of graduating, and serve as a CAPA volunteer leader for at least 1 year within 5 years of graduating.
- CAPA James Delaney Award PA students enrolled in a California ARC-PA-approved program who are California residents or intend to practice in California, in good standing, with financial need. Membership: CAPA student or interim student member Service: Statement of intent: practice as a licensed PA in California, take the PANCE within 60 days of graduating, and serve as a CAPA volunteer leader for at least 1 year within 5 years of graduating.
- CAPA Ruth Webb Diversity Scholarship California PA students who self-describe as African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Alaskan Native, Native American, LatinX and/or LGBTQIAP+, with financial need. Membership: CAPA student or interim student member Service: Statement of intent: practice as a licensed PA in California, take the PANCE within 60 days of graduating, and serve as a CAPA volunteer leader for at least 1 year within 5 years of graduating.
- CAPA PA Mental Health Service Scholarship CAPA members in clinical rotations (or graduated within the nine months before the deadline) from a California ARC-PA program, GPA 3.0+, US citizen or permanent resident, committed to rural or underserved mental health care. Membership: CAPA member Service: One year of full-time employment in a rural or underserved community providing mental health services after graduation and licensure
- CAPA PA Hunro Family Scholarship Future PAs with prior healthcare experience who aim to improve public health and bring a diverse cultural perspective.
Colorado
- CAPA Student Scholarship A PA student in Colorado. Membership: CAPA member
Connecticut
- CT PA Foundation Charles Drew Morton Memorial Scholarship Students in an accredited PA program in Connecticut, or Connecticut residents in an accredited program elsewhere. Student who exemplifies interest, action and advocacy for PA policy, scope of practice, and law.
- CT PA Foundation J. Jeffrey Heinrich Memorial Scholarship Students in an accredited PA program in Connecticut, or Connecticut residents in an accredited program elsewhere. Student who most exemplifies community service.
- CT PA Foundation Joseph L. Kaplowe Memorial Scholarship Students in an accredited PA program in Connecticut, or Connecticut residents in an accredited program elsewhere. Student who has served in the military and shows excellence and dedication to the PA profession.
District of Columbia
- DCAPA PA Student Scholarship DCAPA student member currently enrolled in a PA program in DC. Membership: DCAPA student member
Georgia
- GAPA Student Affairs Committee Scholarship Georgia ARC-PA program PA students who completed one semester of didactic study, GPA 3.2+. Membership: GAPA member
- GAPA Diversity Committee Student Scholarship PA students enrolled in a Georgia PA program who completed one term, in good standing, with a DEI video submission and faculty reference. Membership: GAPA member
- Butch Dent Scholarship
Indiana
- IAPA Outstanding PA Student Scholarship Students in an ARC-PA-accredited program with GPA 3.3+, at least one term completed, with leadership and service in Indiana. Membership: IAPA student member
Iowa
- IPAS Annual Student Scholarship Students enrolled in an approved in-state PA program. Membership: IPAS member
Kentucky
- KAPA Student Scholarship Program PA students within 12 months of graduating, cumulative GPA 3.5+, with community and professional service. Membership: KAPA member
Maine
- Susan Vincent Memorial Scholarship Maine residents at time of acceptance into a PA program who intend to work in Maine after graduation.
Maryland
- Evie Wollman Memorial Scholarship Second-year PA students who are Maryland residents enrolled in any Maryland PA program. Membership: MdAPA member; you can join when you apply
Minnesota
- MAPA First-Year PA Student Scholarship First-year students in an accredited PA program, in good standing academically and financially. Membership: MAPA member
Nebraska
- NAPA Jesse Edwards PA Student Scholarship First-year students in an accredited PA program in Nebraska, in good standing.
Nevada
- NAPA Student Scholarship Award Graduating Nevada PA students showing character, leadership and service; self-nomination is allowed. Nominees submit a CV, a narrative of up to 1,000 words and a program director letter. Membership: NAPA student member
New Mexico
- NMAPA Scholarship Fund Up to two UNM PA students who participate in UNM and NMAPA activities and want to work in rural or underserved areas.
New York
- NYSSPA PA Student Scholarships The page lists 2026 recipients but no criteria, so contact the society.
North Carolina
- NCAPA Trailblazer Scholarship NC PA students entering the clinical year who identify as Black/African American.
- NCAPA Endowment Student Grant One student from each NC PA program entering or enrolled in the clinical year. Membership: NCAPA student member
North Dakota
- Daryl A. Sieg Memorial Scholarship One first-year PA student in the UND Department of Physician Assistant Studies.
- Kathy Ohly Memorial Scholarship North Dakota individuals attending an accredited PA program. North Dakota Dollars for Scholars administers the selection.
Ohio
- OAPA General Scholarship Up to three awarded yearly to students who describe why they chose PA, their plans and outside interests. Recent recipients attend Ohio programs; the page states no residency rule.
- OAPA Past Presidents Leadership Scholarship One awarded yearly to a student showing leadership potential. Recent recipients attend Ohio programs; the page states no residency rule.
- OAPA Diversity Scholarship One a year from the OAPA Diversity Committee; none was awarded in 2026. The page states no residency rule.
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Academy of Physician Associates Scholarship Second-year students in an ARC-PA accredited Oklahoma PA program with GPA 3.0+.
South Dakota
- Dr. Robert Hayes Memorial Scholarship The page lists yearly winners but no criteria, so contact the society.
Wisconsin
- WAPA Legacy Committee PA Student Scholarship Students currently enrolled in a Wisconsin PA program; ideally one per program; needs a Wisconsin PA faculty endorsement.
Wyoming
- WAPA Scholarship Program Wyoming residents at time of acceptance into an accredited PA program.
Awards limited to one PA program
96 named awards from 37 programs, from the schools' own pages. This covers what schools publish, so your program may have others.
Alabama
- Charles and Dr. Diane D. Abercrombie Scholarship PA students with minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need and community service to underserved groups; preference for disadvantaged, rural or underrepresented backgrounds.
- Parker Family Physician Assistant Studies Endowed Scholarship Matriculated PA students; all students are considered.
- USA Physician Assistant Endowed Scholarship Outstanding second-year PA graduate student with work ethic, professionalism, involvement and financial need.
- Mr. & Mrs. Elbert H. Purser Endowed Scholarship Admitted/enrolled UAB Physician Associate Studies students who are natives or permanent residents of Alabama.
- Bill Parker Endowed Scholarship Applicants admitted to or enrolled in UAB Physician Associate Studies Program.
- Comer Foundation Scholarship Permanent Alabama residents in UAB PA program with financial need, good standing, and plans to practice in Alabama.
- William John Gill PA-C Sponsored Scholarship UAB PA students who show interest in practicing in rural/underserved or HPSA areas after completion.
California
- Renee Fabrizi Scholarship Priority for single parents with financial need raising children in school. Students in committed relationships with young children may be considered if no eligible single parents apply.
- PAMC Health Foundation Scholarship Scholarship support to students in the Primary Care PA Program, tied to serving underserved communities in the LA region.
Colorado
- Henry Silver Scholarship Open to all incoming students; special consideration for economically disadvantaged background or community service.
- CU Medicine Primary Care Scholarship First-year students with interest in serving in primary care after graduation.
- National Western Stock Show Scholarship One CHA/PA Rural Track student per year; preference for rural Colorado and Wyoming applicants. Service: 2 years of work in a rural area of Colorado and Wyoming, as the page puts it.
- Colorado Rural Healthcare Workforce Initiative (CORHWI) Scholarship Rural Track CHA/PA students who complete the track. Service: 2 years of work in rural Colorado, finished within 5 years of graduating.
- Co Bank Scholarship First-year students interested in rural healthcare; all students welcome to apply, preference for rural communities.
- Frank & Margaret McGlone Scholarship All students welcome; preference for those who plan to serve older adults in rural communities or hospice, and to practice in Colorado.
District of Columbia
Georgia
- Scott Waddell Memorial Scholarship Award Rising senior PA student who shows academic excellence, compassion and willingness to serve.
- Donald E. Maner and Carbon T. Stewart Physician Assistant Scholarship Augusta University PA student who emulates the qualities of Carbon T. Stewart.
Idaho
- Peter C. and Nancy J. Kole Scholarship Endowment Fund for Physician Assistants Full-time PA students in good standing with high financial need, past their second semester, who intend to provide primary care in a rural or health-disparity area.
Indiana
- IUIN-Physician Assistant Exemplary Character Award Second-year MPAS student who who demonstrates exemplary character. The essay covers service to the IU Indianapolis or Indianapolis community.
Iowa
- Buckner Scholarship Graduating PA student who demonstrates leadership, academic excellence and a compassionate, caring attitude.
Michigan
- Michael Debaja Endowed PA Scholarship PA students in good standing (min 3.0 GPA) after two semesters with financial obstacles; preference to underrepresented populations.
- Helen Elizabeth Gibbens PA Scholarship Fund PA students in good standing (min 3.0 GPA) after two semesters with demonstrated unmet need.
- John Josten Alumni Scholarships PA students in good standing (min 3.0 GPA) after two semesters with unmet need; one first-year and one second-year awardee.
- Department of Physician Assistant Anniversary Scholarship Fund Second-year PA students with min 3.5 GPA at end of didactic year and involvement in PA professional organizations.
- Lara M. Rutan Endowed Scholarship Assists students in the Physician Assistant Studies program. Apply through Wayne State's Scholarship Universe.
Minnesota
- Dawn Ludwig Legacy Scholarship Final-year PA student with academic achievement and financial need.
- Dahlberg and Peterson Family Scholarship Student in final years of PA program, special consideration for plans to work with multicultural populations.
- Dr. Kristofer and Mrs. Bertha E. Hagen Scholarship Students who plan to volunteer or practice in medically underserved communities worldwide or in the US.
Missouri
- David W. Wagner Memorial Scholarship PA students in second semester or beyond with GPA of 3.0 or higher; up to three students per year.
- PA Student Clinical Scholarship PA students entering their final semester with financial need and GPA of 3.0 or higher; up to six per year.
Nevada
- Alexander Matthew Scholarship for Mental Health (PA) Current PA students in good standing with financial need who plan or are interested in a mental health specialty; essay required.
- CVS Health Foundation Scholarship (PA) Full-time PA students in good standing who worked with organizations serving underserved populations; preference for military/veterans and bilingual students.
New Jersey
- Dr. Joseph A. Schwenkler Scholarship Fund for PA Students PA students in second or third year in good academic standing who show financial need and advocacy for the PA profession.
- Judith Yannariello, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship Second- or third-year PA student in good standing with financial need who supports classmates and wants to work in primary care.
- Physician Assistant Raquel Santos Peskosky Endowed Scholarship PA students in good academic standing with financial need who support their classmates.
- Rutgers SHP Physician Assistant Program Endowed Student Service Grant Currently enrolled PA student with 2.5 GPA proposing a local, domestic or international service experience; blinded panel review.
New Mexico
- Danielle K. Brown Endowed Scholarship Endowed scholarship awarded by the PA Program after students are admitted and enrolled.
- Norm Taslitz, PhD, Physician Assistant Scholarship Fund Need-based endowed memorial scholarship awarded by the PA Program.
New York
- Marian I. Eskow Student Scholarship Listed on PA program scholarships page; all students are encouraged to apply.
- Guy A. Cassara Memorial Scholarship Listed on PA program scholarships page; all students are encouraged to apply.
- Christina Veal-Grega Scholarship PA student with a GPA of 3.5 or above in the fall semester.
- Fernandez Family Scholarship PA students entering the last year of the program who intend to enter orthopedics.
- Mary-Beth Konecsni Scholarship Academically qualified and/or deserving graduate students majoring in the PA Program; one or more partial annual scholarships.
North Carolina
- UNC PA Program Tuition Scholarship Awarded to UNC PA students considering financial need and alignment with program mission.
- UNC Physician Assistant Endowed Scholarship Fund UNC PA student with excellence in preclinical academic performance and promotion of the program.
- Smith Family PA Scholarships for Veterans Preferentially awarded to former Special Forces medics and other medically trained veterans in the PA program.
- Alice McCaffrey Memorial Scholarship Annually to a first- and second-year UNC PA student based on educational experience and promotion of the profession.
- Kenan Physician Assistant Program Educational Enhancement Fund UNC PA students committed to community service and underserved patients who plan to provide primary care.
- Louise O. Burevitch Endowed Scholarship in Physician Assistant Studies Students enrolled in the PA Studies department who show commitment to the program and desire to become a PA in eastern North Carolina.
- The Department of Physician Assistant Studies Scholarship (ECU) Students enrolled in a program in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies.
North Dakota
- Mickey Knutson Scholarship One MPAS student each year who is hardworking, motivated and shares enthusiasm for rural health.
- Katherine Maryann Rasmussen Scholarship One or more high-achieving PA students of high moral character with potential to lead.
Ohio
- Paul Spear Appalachia Scholarship Two students per cohort; desire to provide care in Southeastern Ohio/Appalachia and financial need; 3.0 GPA maintained; service commitment. Service: One year of service per year funded, up to 2 years.
- Dr. Gloria M. Stewart PA Scholarship Enrolled didactic-phase PA students preparing for clinical phase; financial need via FAFSA and program involvement; one recipient.
- Choose Ohio First Physician Assistant Studies Scholarship Ohio residents accepted to ODU PA program who are first-year, from an underrepresented group in healthcare workforce and plan to practice in Ohio.
Oregon
- OHSU PA Leadership and Service Scholarship (PALSS) Enrolled OHSU PA students; two awards per year (one academic-year, one clinical-year), with documented volunteer or community service; mainly merit, with financial need considered.
- H.F. Randolph Community Scholarship First-year PA students committed to underserved communities who intend to practice in such an area.
- Josiah Hill III PA Alumni Scholarship Second-year PA student with financial need, good academic standing and PA-related community service; chosen by PA faculty and staff.
South Carolina
- Sushma Rao Endowed Memorial Scholarship First-year PA student with volunteer or work experience; preference to SC, GA, TN and NC residents.
- Elizabeth P. Gouge Memorial Physician Assistant Scholarship First-year PA student; selection based on academic performance, financial need, volunteer/work experience.
- Merriman Lee Dowdle Endowed PA Scholarship Second-year PA student with financial need and volunteer or work experience; essay required.
Tennessee
- Kelle Jean Watkins Tuck PA Memorial Scholarship PA student entering the final year of the program.
Texas
- Jeremiah Mills PA Endowed Scholarship PA students with 3.0 GPA and federal financial need; preference to veterans or children of veterans; FAFSA by May 1.
- Daniel C. Allensworth Scholarship in Physician Assistant Studies Annual academic scholarship for students in the PA Studies Program.
- Salah Ayachi Scholarship in Physician Assistant Studies Full-time PA students in good standing with financial need and hardship; interest in basic sciences and cross-cultural interests.
- Harry and Joanne Davis Scholarship in Physician Assistant Studies Two or more PA students; preference to Texas residents; merit and academic standards, selected by Dean-appointed committee.
- Physician Assistant Studies Cultural Diversity Scholarship in honor of Richard Rahr Annual awards for second- or third-year PA students in good academic standing.
- Joe R. and Teresa L. Long Physician Assistant Scholars Texas resident PA students in the School of Health Professions with financial need who understand the importance of mentoring in the South Texas and Border Region.
Utah
- Constance Goldgar, MS PA-C, Scholarship
- C. Hilmon Castle Founder's Fund Scholarship Endowment Given for demonstrated clinical excellence during first year and didactic-year Friday Clinic experience.
- Marcia L. Feldkamp, PA Scholarship
- Dorothy S. Hall Scholarship Endowment PA student who is a single parent with dependent children living at home.
- David J Keahey, PA-C, BUS, MSPH Endowed Scholarship
- Kathy J. Pedersen Equal Access to Higher Education Endowed Scholarship Helps defray education costs for students in the Utah PA Studies Program.
- Pedersen Endowed Scholarship Fund for International Electives Offsets cost of international elective rotations for PA students.
- Donald M. Pedersen Endowed Leadership Fund (Pedersen Leadership Scholarship) Full-time PA student in good standing (or PA faculty/preceptor) nominated by faculty and/or enrolled students for exceptional leadership; FAFSA required for students.
- Dick A. Rensch, PA Endowed Scholarship One award per year to a PA student chosen by the PA Studies Scholarship Committee.
- Maggie Snyder, RN, PA-C Endowed Scholarship
- William M. Wilson Underserved Areas Scholarship Endowment Clinical-year PA students who desire to practice in rural or inner-city under-resourced settings.
Virginia
- Ben Paul Snyder & Minnie Snyder Fine Physician Assistant Scholarship Enrolled PA student with financial need and good academic standing; renewable.
- Grace Parker Tazewell Scholarship Master of Physician Assistant student with demonstrated financial need; renewable.
- Jo Melchor Hackney and John H. Hackney, Jr. Family Foundation Physician Assistant Scholarship First-year PA student with academic excellence and community service; Virginia applicants receive first consideration.
- Catharine White Cartwright, MPA '06 Endowed Master of Physician Assistant Scholarship Student accepted into the Master of Physician Assistant program; merit and financial need; may be renewable.
Washington
- Richard Smith Scholarship Potential leaders committed to underserved access with global perspective; awarded at each MEDEX campus, usually first-year students.
- Susan Vader Scholarship First- or second-year students with interest in family practice or women's issues.
- Mike Merrill Scholarship Second-year students planning to enter emergency medicine practice.
- Barbara Gunter-Flynn Scholarship Spokane-campus student committed to serving the medically underserved; usually first-year.
- Jennifer Johnston Scholarship Students who overcame significant obstacles on the path to becoming PAs.
- Liza Benson Scholarship MEDEX student who plans to practice in a wilderness or rural setting within the WWAMI region.
West Virginia
- West Liberty University Physician Assistant Scholarship MS PA Studies students; preferences for second-year, WV/OH/PA residents, first-generation or veterans, financial need; agree to serve in WV, OH or PA one year.
- West Virginia University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Rural Health Scholarship Clinical-year PA students who intend to practice in West Virginia; 12-month full-time rural WV work commitment. Service: 12 months of full-time work in rural West Virginia.
Wisconsin
- Dr. Mildred H. Evans Scholarship Award PA distance-education students entering year two or three who are parenting children at home and have financial need.
- Andy Stolper Memorial Award PA students completing their didactic year (campus or distance education) who show enthusiasm for learning and commitment to community service.
- Alice Thorngate Scholarship First-year PA students who meet a mission-match criterion (HPSA or MUA background in Wisconsin, disadvantaged, first-generation, veteran, or underrepresented in medicine).
- Robert Adams Physician Assistant Scholarship Student pursuing graduate degree in PA Studies who has been accepted into the UWL PA Program.
No award matches those filters.
Before you apply or accept
Tell your financial aid office. An outside scholarship can create an overaward, and the school may have to change your federal aid. Federal guidance tells schools to reduce borrowing first, beginning with unsubsidized loans.[1]
Plan for taxes. A scholarship is generally tax-free for a degree candidate when it pays required tuition and fees. Money used for room, board or travel counts as income, and so do payments for required services, with exceptions that include the NHSC Scholarship Program and the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program.[2]
Read any service terms. The largest awards here require work after graduation. Compare the required site, location and length with where you want to practice before you sign.
Budget for dues. Many awards require membership in AAPA, a state society or a specialty society. Check the rule early, since some sponsors expect you to be a member when you apply.
