APAO Student Scholarship Award

Scholarship Information:

• A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded 

Eligibility Criteria:

• AAPA member (or applicant)
• PA student in their last year enrolled in a ARC‐PA‐accredited program
• Clinical phase (completed basic science courses or near completion)
• Applicant has not previously received a PA foundation or other specialty organization scholarship
• Applicant has a strong interest in pursuing a career in the oncology field
• A clinical rotation in an oncology specialty is strongly encouraged but not required
• Applicant must be graduating from their program between May 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026
• Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. If your program does not provide a numerical GPA (i.e. PASS/FAIL), the program director/designee must provide an explanation of the grading system

Instructions ‐ Please Read Carefully:

• Electronic Application is preferred
• All Information should be typed
• Brevity is encouraged, but additional sheets may be included if needed to fully respond to questions
• Additional unsolicited information that does not pertain directly to the questions in the application will not be forwarded to the selection committee.
• The application package must include:
  • One copy of the application form
  • Two personal statements (500 words or less)
  • One copy of an official or signed unofficial transcript from the PA Program
  • One copy of the Program Director/Designee Reference Form
  • One Letter of Reference from a Healthcare Professional who can attest to the applicant’s interest in oncology
• ALL MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE APPLICATION DEADLINE!

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026