Where to start in North Dakota
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation planned 50 awards of $2,500 in 2026 for residents studying at North Dakota schools, with shortage professions including PA named. It requires a 3.25 GPA and financial need, and its last deadline was October 1, 2026.
The North Dakota Academy of PAs offers the $1,000 Daryl A. Sieg Memorial Scholarship for a first-year University of North Dakota student and the Kathy Ohly Memorial Scholarship, which is open to North Dakotans at any accredited PA program. University of North Dakota students can apply for two more after October 1 of their first year.
North Dakota awards
Across North Dakota
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Daryl A. Sieg Memorial Scholarship $1,000 annually (one award)
North Dakota Academy of PAs (NDAPA)
One first-year PA student in the UND Department of Physician Assistant Studies.
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North Dakota Academy of PAs (NDAPA)
North Dakota individuals attending an accredited PA program. North Dakota Dollars for Scholars administers the selection.
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Health Profession Scholarship Program $2,500 each (50 awards in 2026)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation
North Dakota residents studying full time at a North Dakota school, with a 3.25 GPA and financial need. PA is among the shortage professions named.
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- Last deadline: October 1, 2026
Limited to one PA program
University of North Dakota
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One MPAS student each year who is hardworking, motivated and shares enthusiasm for rural health.
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- After October 1 of the first year
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One or more high-achieving PA students of high moral character with potential to lead.
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- After October 1 of the first year
Awards open in every state
North Dakota 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.
