Physician Assistants of Color (The PAC) is passionate about increasing diversity in the PA profession.
One way they live out their mission is by helping to decrease barriers that many students of color face when applying to and attending PA school. Completing this rigorous course of study is a huge accomplishment and one that should be rewarded. As such, The PAC: Diversity Matters Scholarship will help reduce the cost of school and educational expenses for students.
BIPOC undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply if they are pursuing a career as a physician assistant.
To apply, describe an aspect of your identity and how it will influence your interactions in the healthcare setting and your goals as a future PA.
Describe an aspect of your identity (eg. ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual or gender identity). How will your personal identity influence your interactions in the healthcare setting and your goals as a future PA?
The application deadline is Apr 1, 2023. Winners will be announced on May 1, 2023.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 1, 2023. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.