51st Annual CME Conference: Scholarship Opportunities for Students

The TAPA Foundation and the TAPA Past Presidents are honored to offer two separate student scholarships this year.  This year's scholarship winners will be announced during the TAPA Annual CME Conference in Galveston, Texas.  Please note that the questions on the two applications are the same,  but candidates will be selected on the criteria detailed below.  Applicants are encouraged to apply for both scholarships.

Please note: both applications require you to upload the required files to this link.

Please indicate which scholarship you are applying to. If you are applying to both scholarships, you will need to submit two forms. 

To clarify:

Foundation Scholarship:

The TAPA Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 TAPA Student Scholarship — a $1,000 award recognizing an outstanding PA student dedicated to excellence and leadership in the PA profession.

This scholarship will honor a student who demonstrates academic achievement, community engagement and a clear vision for their future impact in healthcare.

🗓️ Application Deadline: August 26, 2025
📣 Recipient Announced: During the TAPA 51st Annual Meeting & CME Conference

Eligibility:

Past Presidents' Scholarship:

The TAPA Past President Council is proud to announce the 2025 TAPA PA Advocacy and Leadership Student Scholarship — a $500 award recognizing an outstanding PA student dedicated to excellence in advocacy and leadership in the PA profession. This scholarship honors a student who demonstrates academic achievement, community engagement and a clear vision for their future impact in healthcare—as part of TAPA's ongoing mission to support the next generation of Physician Assistants.

🗓️ Application Deadline: August 26, 2025
📣 Recipient Announced: During the TAPA 51st Annual Meeting & CME Conference

Eligibility: