Where to start in Georgia
Start with the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA). Its Student Affairs and Diversity Committee scholarships pay $1,500 and require GAPA membership and at least one completed term at a Georgia program. The Student Affairs award also requires a 3.2 GPA. The Butch Dent Scholarship pays $1,000.
If you live in one of nine counties, including Gwinnett and Athens-Clarke, the Sara D. Hanes Memorial Scholarship pays $1,000 to health care students at Georgia schools; its last deadline was May 31, 2026. Augusta University's two awards are for its own students.
Georgia awards
Across Georgia
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GAPA Student Affairs Committee Scholarship $1,500 each (2 awards annually)
Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA)
Georgia ARC-PA program PA students who completed one semester of didactic study, GPA 3.2+.
- Membership
- GAPA member
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GAPA Diversity Committee Student Scholarship $1,500 (1 award annually)
Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA)
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
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Butch Dent Scholarship $1,000 (1 award)
Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA)
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Piedmont Walton Hospital Auxiliary
Residents of Walton, Athens-Clarke, Newton, Oconee, Rockdale, Gwinnett, Morgan, Barrow or Madison county with a 3.0 GPA, in a health care field at an accredited Georgia school. Applications are mailed, with a transcript and three recommendations.
- Window
- Last deadline: May 31, 2026
Limited to one PA program
Augusta University
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Scott Waddell Memorial Scholarship Award $500 (amount may vary)
Rising senior PA student who shows academic excellence, compassion and willingness to serve.
- How
- Process not stated
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Augusta University PA student who emulates the qualities of Carbon T. Stewart.
- How
- Process not stated
Awards open in every state
Georgia students can also apply for national awards. The full directory lists 36 of them, including PA Foundation, specialty society and service program awards, and awards open to other fields.
Before you accept any award, read how outside scholarships affect your financial aid and taxes.
