NYSSPA Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by New York State Society of Physician Assistants
Overview
Each year NYSSPA awards several scholarships to Physician Assistants and PA students. In addition to monetary awards, winners receive free registration to NYSSPA’s annual CME Conference and will be acknowledged at the Clara Vanderbilt Gala.
Scholarships available
- PA Student Scholarships — 3 awards
- Kenneth Whitney PA Memorial Scholarship — 1 award
- Note: The 2026 scholarship application portal will open in May 2026.
PA Student Scholarships — details
NYSSPA grants three (3) PA Student Scholarships annually, each worth $1,500. In support of NYSSPA’s goal to develop future PA leaders and advocates, each scholarship recipient will also be paired with a mentor who is a current NYSSPA Board Member or Committee Chair.
Eligibility for PA Student Scholarships
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a current NYSSPA PA Student member.
- Be enrolled in an ARC‑PA accredited PA program located in New York State.
- Be in the graduate or post‑bachelor phase of PA education.
- Not have previously received a NYSSPA scholarship.
- Not serve as a NYSSPA Board Member or Committee Chair.
Submission note
Only complete application packets will be considered by the scholarship committee.