Scholarships for PA Students
A recent report by the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) showed that the median student loan for graduates was $100,000. Although the majority of PA school students use student loans to pay for their education there are other ways to pay. There are scholarships available that will help ease the financial burden of PA school, but most won’t cover the full amount.
If you have some extra time on your hands, now is the time to prepare scholarship applications. Most scholarship applications open in the spring and many of the deadlines are in May or June.
Here is a list of some scholarships for PA students:
PA Student Scholarships
PA Foundation Scholarships
Application deadline: May 31, 2019
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 PA Foundation scholarships, visit: PA Foundation Scholarships
National Health Service Corps
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: Opens in spring
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 deadline: April 1, 2019
Susan Landahl Memorial Scholarship provides two scholarships for $5000. It is for students interested in a career in orthopedics.
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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 in June
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 might be 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, such as joining a military service or committing to working in an underserved area.
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