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:
- Student must be within 12 months of graduation from a PA Program AND be a KAPA member
- Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater
- Student must be in involved in service both to the community and the profession
Required documents to apply:
- A current/updated CV
- At least two letters of recommendation fulfilling the following criteria:
- One letter MUST be from a current faculty member (must verify GPA and graduation date in letter).
- If the faculty letter is not from a PA then you MUST submit a separate letter from a practicing PA.
- A letter from a MD/DO or NP may also be submitted as long as at least one letter is written by a PA.
- Describe how you best exemplify the characteristics of a PA to include compassionate, ethical, and competent team-based care.
- Explain how you display leadership and service both to your community and the profession.
- Tell how you portray professionalism both in and out of the classroom while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.