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At the University of North Carolina Physician Assistant Program, we are committed to supporting our students\u2019 educational journeys by offering a range of scholarships designed to ease the financial burden of graduate education. These awards recognize academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to serving medically under resourced communities. Special consideration is given to veterans and students who align with our mission to improve healthcare access in rural areas of North Carolina.<\/p>\n

Scholarships are awarded by a committee based on eligibility criteria and the overall strength of each applicant\u2019s qualifications and scholarship application essays. These scholarships are intended to support students throughout their education, helping them succeed in their academic journey and clinical training as they prepare for their future careers in healthcare. Below are the scholarships offered by the program as well as brief descriptions of each.<\/p>\n

UNC PA Program Tuition Scholarship<\/h2>\n

This scholarship is awarded to UNC PA Program students and is allocated considering financial need and alignment with the UNC PA Program mission.<\/p>\n

UNC Physician Assistant Endowed Scholarship Fund<\/h2>\n

This scholarship is endowed to a UNC PA Program student and is allocated considering excellence in preclinical phase academic performance and alignment with and promotion of the UNC PA Program and UNC School of Medicine.<\/p>\n

Smith Family PA Scholarships for Veterans<\/h2>\n

This scholarship is awarded from the Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Family Foundation\u2019s Smith Family PA Scholarship for Veterans, and it is preferentially awarded to former Special Forces Medics and other medically-trained veterans.<\/p>\n

Alice McCaffrey Memorial Scholarship<\/h2>\n

This scholarship is awarded annually to a first and second year student in the UNC PA program to increase awareness of the profession of Physician Assistant. Awardees are considered based on their educational experience and promotion of the PA profession.<\/p>\n

Kenan Physician Assistant Program Educational Enhancement Fund<\/h2>\n

This scholarship aims to fund rural health initiatives in the state of North Carolina by increasing community outreach for primary care. This scholarship is awarded to UNC PA Program student(s) who demonstrate a commitment in service to their local community and\/ or under-resourced patients and plan to provide primary care services as a PA.<\/p>\n

The Department of Health Sciences offers scholarships<\/a> that PA students are welcome to apply.<\/p>\n

Students are provided with scholarship applications at the beginning of each academic year. These applications must be completed to be considered for any of the available awards, and students will be notified of the application process and deadlines in advance.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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