AASPA Scholarships

The AASPA is proud to offer scholarships to deserving PA students who are interested in a career in surgery. It is one of just many benefits that we offer to our student members.

Awards

AASPA awards at least one scholarship yearly to a student in either the didactic or clinical year. Winners receive the following:

• $600 check
• Scholarship certificate that is suitable for framing
• Complimentary registration to the annual AASPA CME Meeting
• Ability to list "AASPA Student Scholarship Winner" on your resume
• Recognition in Sutureline and on our website
• AASPA's famous lapel pin

Eligibility

To qualify, the physician assistant student must:

• Be enrolled in either a PA program with a surgical focus (UAB or Cornell) or demonstrate a surgical commitment based on clinical rotations (or expected clinical rotations)
• Demonstrate a financial need
• Be in good academic standing
• Be a student member of AASPA in good standing (membership application may be submitted with scholarship application)

How to Apply

To be considered, interested students should submit:

Download a Scholarship Application

2011 Scholarship Application.pdf

1. A letter from their PA program verifying student status, GPA and a transcript copy
2. Financial need information in essay format
3. A letter of recommendation from their PA program faculty member, surgical PA, surgeon or preceptor
4. A short (500 word) narrative explaining their desire to practice in surgery and career goals
5. List of completed/expected clinical rotations
6. If necessary, an application for AASPA student membership and appropriate dues.

All information must be postmarked by July 1, 2009 and submitted to:

• Chair, Student Scholarship Committee
• AASPA
• PMB 201 4267 NW Federal Highway
• Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Please Note:

• Applications will not be considered complete until all the above information is received.
• For the 2009 application window (November 15, 2008 through July 1, 2009), all application information must be postmarked by July 1, 2009.
• Recipients will be notified by August 15, 2009.
• Awards will be announced and distributed at the AASPA CME Meeting in Chicago.
• The decision of the Scholarship Committee is final.