Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistances

Student Scholarship Program

KAPA invests in the PA profession by offering an annual Student Scholarship awarding the recipient $2500.00. The deadline to be considered for the 2024 scholarship was Wednesday, May 1.

The 2025 online application will be posted here when available.

Award Criteria: The KAPA Student Scholarship will be awarded to a current PA Student who best exemplifies characteristics of a PA by displaying compassionate, ethical, and competent team-based care.  The student must also portray professionalism and inclusion while being a leader and advocate for the profession.

Award Eligibility:

  1. Student must be within 12 months of graduation from a PA Program AND be a KAPA member
  2. Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater
  3. Student must be in involved in service both to the community and the profession

Required documents to apply:

  1. A current/updated CV
  2. At least two letters of recommendation fulfilling the following criteria:
    1. One letter MUST be from a current faculty member (must verify GPA and graduation date in letter).
    2. If the faculty letter is not from a PA then you MUST submit a separate letter from a practicing PA.
    3. A letter from a MD/DO or NP may also be submitted as long as at least one letter is written by a PA.
Applicants response required:
  1. Describe how you best exemplify the characteristics of a PA to include compassionate, ethical, and competent team-based care.
  2. Explain how you display leadership and service both to your community and the profession.
  3. Tell how you portray professionalism both in and out of the classroom while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.