Physician Assistant Student Scholarship Applications for 2018
The cost of PA school continues to rise, and with increased expenses the best way to make it out of school with low debt is to find ways for someone else to pay for it. Nothing in life is free and with scholarships you pay for it with your time, and it’s not a guarantee that you’ll get it; but if you are willing to put in the time to submit applications there are some good opportunities to get a little help paying for your PA education.
If you’re currently in PA school, or are planning on starting next year, this is the time to start applying for scholarships. Most scholarships are currently open for application and many of the deadlines are in May or June.
PA Student Scholarships
PA Foundation Scholarships
Application period: now until May 31, 2018
The PA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the AAPA (American Academy of PAs) and provides a few options for scholarship opportunities. They range from $1000 – $2000 and have different qualifications for each. For a complete list of opportunities and for more information on applying for the scholarships visit: PA Foundation Scholarhsips
National Health Service Corps
Application period: The 2018 application is not currently open, but is supposed to open in early 2018.
The National Health Service Corps offers scholarships for those who are interested in primary care; if you commit to working at least 2 years at an NHSC-approved site after you have graduated, the scholarship pays: tuition, fees, other education costs and a living stipend.
TYLENOL® Future Care Scholarship
Application period: Scholarship is to open spring of 2018
The TYLENOL® Future Care Scholarship is awarded annually to students pursuing careers in health care. There are ten $10,000 scholarships and thirty $5,000 scholarships available. For rules and information on applying, check out: https://www.tylenol.com/news/scholarship.
Susan Landahl Memorial Scholarship
Application period: Deadline April 1, 2018
Susan Landahl Memorial Scholarship provides two scholarships for $5000. It is for students interested in a career in orthopedics.
PA State Chapters
Depending on what state your school is in or where you are a resident there might be scholarships available through the PA state chapters.
For residents of Florida the Florida Academy of PAs offers a scholarship for current PA students. You can apply online at https://fapaonline.site-ym.com/page/studentscholarship
The Main Association of Physician Assistants offers the Susan Vincent Memorial Scholarship, it is a $1,000 scholarship for Maine residents. Application deadline for this scholarship is June, 9 2018.
University Scholarships
Once you’ve been accepted to a PA program check with your school to see if they have any scholarships available. Often donors will give money to a specific program only for students that are attending that program.
Summary of PA School Scholarships
The options are somewhat limited, but there are a few opportunities to receive scholarships for your PA education. It by no means is going to cover the cost of PA school, but can help ease the burden. If scholarships are not the answer for you, look for other opportunities to have your school paid for; such as joining a military service or committing to working in an undeserved area.
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