Physician Associate/Assistant

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A physician assistant (PA) is a professional who practices medicine under a supervising physician. Their scope of practice varies by jurisdiction and healthcare setting.

In the United States, PAs are nationally certified and state licensed to practice medicine. A certified PA may add "C" at the end of his/her postnominal credentials. PAs are trained with the medical model and complete these qualifications in less time than a traditional medical degree. The educational model for PAs is based on the fast-tracked training of physicians during World War II. In Canada, Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) is the credential awarded upon licensure.

The occupational title originated in the United States in the 1960s; similar occupations elsewhere include clinical officers in parts of Africa and feldshers in states of the former Soviet Union.

Several other countries including Australia and New Zealand have begun developing the new role of physician assistant or physician associate to fill actual or perceived deficiencies in rural medical care.

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Nova Southeastern University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $33,510 average out-state tuition; $33,510 average in-state tuition

MCPHS University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $34,700 average out-state tuition; $34,700 average in-state tuition

Touro College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $18,283 average out-state tuition; $18,283 average in-state tuition

Pace University

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Rochester Institute of Technology

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $50,225 average out-state tuition; $50,225 average in-state tuition

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Four or more years; Public; $38,757 average out-state tuition; $10,927 average in-state tuition

Thomas Jefferson University

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs	Up to $30,000	Varies	See Details
Description The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details
	Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Description The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details
Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation	$25,000	May 16, 2025	See Details
Description The Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy is available to Native American and Alaska Native graduate students who are pursuing studies in advanced degrees in health care fields. To be eligible for this fellowship, you must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident, have completed at least one... View Scholarship Details
	Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation
	award $25,000		deadline May 16, 2025
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Description The Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy is available to Native American and Alaska Native graduate students who are pursuing studies in advanced degrees in health care fields. To be eligible for this fellowship, you must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident, have completed at least one... View Scholarship Details
Provident Health Professionals Scholarship Cook County Health	Up to $20,000	May 18, 2025	See Details
Description The Provident Health Professionals Scholarship is available to medical students and students in a graduate - level clinical academic program who are from, and dedicated to serving, underrepresented communities in Cook County. You must have a minimum 2.7 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details
	Provident Health Professionals Scholarship Cook County Health
	award Up to $20,000		deadline May 18, 2025
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Description The Provident Health Professionals Scholarship is available to medical students and students in a graduate - level clinical academic program who are from, and dedicated to serving, underrepresented communities in Cook County. You must have a minimum 2.7 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details
AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship American Medical Association Foundation	$10,000	Varies	See Details
Description The AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students who are from historically underrepresented groups in the medical profession. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate a dedication to serving vulnerable or underserved populations to be eligible for this... View Scholarship Details
	AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship American Medical Association Foundation
	award $10,000		deadline Varies
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Description The AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students who are from historically underrepresented groups in the medical profession. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate a dedication to serving vulnerable or underserved populations to be eligible for this... View Scholarship Details
AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship American Medical Association Foundation	$10,000	Varies	See Details
Description The AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students in their final year of medical school. Selection for this award is based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students pursuing a career in medical journalism may also apply. View Scholarship Details
	AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship American Medical Association Foundation
	award $10,000		deadline Varies
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Description The AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students in their final year of medical school. Selection for this award is based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students pursuing a career in medical journalism may also apply. View Scholarship Details
Allman Medical Scholarship Miss America Pageant	Up to $10,000	Varies	See Details
Description The Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular... View Scholarship Details
	Allman Medical Scholarship Miss America Pageant
	award Up to $10,000		deadline Varies
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Description The Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular... View Scholarship Details
UNCF/CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship UNCF, Inc	$10,000	May 15, 2025	See Details
Description The UNCF/CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship is available to full-time, junior-level undergraduate students who identify as African American/Black or Latino/a/e. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be majoring in pharmacy, nursing, business management, biology, biochemistry, finance, operations/supply chain,... View Scholarship Details
	UNCF/CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship UNCF, Inc
	award $10,000		deadline May 15, 2025
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Description The UNCF/CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship is available to full-time, junior-level undergraduate students who identify as African American/Black or Latino/a/e. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be majoring in pharmacy, nursing, business management, biology, biochemistry, finance, operations/supply chain,... View Scholarship Details
Healthcare Scholarship For A Bright Future Foundation	Up to $10,000	May 31, 2025	See Details
Description The Healthcare Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a career in Healthcare at any University in the United States and have a 3.0 GPA in order to to eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details
	Healthcare Scholarship For A Bright Future Foundation
	award Up to $10,000		deadline May 31, 2025
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Description The Healthcare Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a career in Healthcare at any University in the United States and have a 3.0 GPA in order to to eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details
Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship Colorado Mesa University	$10,000	September 01, 2025	See Details
Description The Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship is available to first generation students at Colorado Mesa University. To be considered for this award, you should demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students majoring in nursing, physician assistant, engineering, science or pre-medical. View Scholarship Details
	Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship Colorado Mesa University
	award $10,000		deadline September 01, 2025
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Description The Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship is available to first generation students at Colorado Mesa University. To be considered for this award, you should demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students majoring in nursing, physician assistant, engineering, science or pre-medical. View Scholarship Details
St. David’s Scholar Program - Huston-Tillotson University Huston-Tillotson University	$7,500	Varies	See Details
Description The St. David’s Scholar Program is available to incoming freshman students at Huston-Tillotson University who intend to pursue health careers. There are a limited amount of spots for rising sophomores to enter the program. This is a renewable award. View Scholarship Details
	St. David’s Scholar Program - Huston-Tillotson University Huston-Tillotson University
	award $7,500		deadline Varies
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Description The St. David’s Scholar Program is available to incoming freshman students at Huston-Tillotson University who intend to pursue health careers. There are a limited amount of spots for rising sophomores to enter the program. This is a renewable award. View Scholarship Details

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