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You could receive a full-tuition scholarship. Yes, you!
At Chapman University, we want your ambition, not your financial situation, to guide your future. The Simon Scholar Physician Assistant Program creates pathways for students facing adversity by offering full-tuition scholarships. These scholarships provide eligible students who wish to earn their master’s in medical science degree (MMS) through Chapman's accredited PA program with the opportunity to graduate in two years with little or no debt. Ten Simon Scholar PA scholarships are awarded each year to students who are admitted to the MMS program.
Now is the time to start planning your path forward. With the Simon Scholar Physician Assistant Program, you have the opportunity to create healthier communities and a better future for all.
Selection Criteria
- First-generation college student
- Underserved background
- Primary residence in Orange or San Diego counties
- Economic adversity
- History of personal adversity
- Demonstrated leadership
- History of academic excellence and achievement
- Ongoing community service
- Plans to apply to the Chapman University PA Studies Program
- Willing to commit to clinical practice as PA in Orange or San Diego counties post-graduation for three years
We’re known for breaking barriers. The Simon Scholar Physician Assistant Program helps qualified, underserved students pursue a career as a PA with little or no debt, so they can chase their dreams fearlessly.
With clinical partnerships at leading regional health institutions, you’ll gain real-world experience to refine your clinical skills in a variety of settings and provide the best patient care possible.
Why Chapman University's Simon Scholar PA Program?
Graduate With Little or No Debt
Partner With the Best
Prepare for a High-Demand Field
The PA path to licensure is faster than that of a physician. And for Simon Scholars, that path may be debt-free. Paired with the average starting salary of $120K a year, you’re on your way toward a successful career.
Application Process
- Personal essay
- Scholarship Financial Need Statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- Apply to Simon Scholar PA Scholarship program and Chapman University PA Program
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