Where to start in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Academy of PAs Legacy Committee scholarship is due January 15, 2027. It is open to students at Wisconsin PA programs, ideally one per program, and needs an endorsement from Wisconsin PA faculty, so ask early.
University of Wisconsin-Madison lists three awards, including one for distance-education students who are parents and a $1,000 first-year award last due October 31, 2026. UW-La Crosse offers a $1,000 scholarship for students accepted into its program.
Wisconsin awards
Across Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Academy of PAs (WAPA)
Students currently enrolled in a Wisconsin PA program; ideally one per program; needs a Wisconsin PA faculty endorsement.
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- Due January 15, 2027
Limited to one PA program
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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PA distance-education students entering year two or three who are parenting children at home and have financial need.
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PA students completing their didactic year (campus or distance education) who show enthusiasm for learning and commitment to community service.
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Alice Thorngate Scholarship $1,000
First-year PA students who meet a mission-match criterion (HPSA or MUA background in Wisconsin, disadvantaged, first-generation, veteran, or underrepresented in medicine).
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- Last deadline: October 31, 2026
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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Student pursuing graduate degree in PA Studies who has been accepted into the UWL PA Program.
Awards open in every state
Wisconsin 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.
