Deadline Quickly Approaching: Apply for the Annual Prentiss L Harrison/AHPAC Scholarship 2022-2023
Posted almost 2 years ago by Camille Dyer
PRENTISS L. HARRISON MEMORIAL/AFRICAN HERITAGE
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATECAUCUS 2023SCHOLARSHIP
All eligible PA students are encouraged to apply for the Annual Prentiss L. Harrison Memorial-African Heritage Physician Assistant/Associate Caucus Scholarship Award. The awards will be officially recognized at the AHPACMembership meeting during the AAPA conference in Nashville, TN. The deadline to submit the application is January 31, 2023. Reference letters are due February 7, 2023.
Requirements
Must be a PA student currently enrolled in an accredited PA Program
Must be in good academic standing in your PA program
Must be a member of the African HeritagePhysician Assistant/Associate Caucus (may pay dues at time of application submission)
Must submit current transcript with application
Applicants must obtain 2 letters of reference, one of which must be from your preceptor, clinical instructor, or program director
1000-word essay on one of the listed topics (please include as an attachment with supporting documentation)
Submission Instructions
Email your application toAHPACscholarship@gmail.com. Please place all information into one document attachment exceptParts 6 and Part 7.
Name the document as follows: Last name first initial.
E.g. washingtonm Part 1-5 or winfreyo29 Part 6-7
African Heritage PA Caucus Membership
PLEASE BE SURE TO PAY FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES ONLINE HERE .
Letters of Reference
Your references have until February 7, 2023, to submit their letters. Again, your application is not complete until your references are submitted.
PRENTISS L. HARRISON MEMORIAL/AFRICAN HERITAGE
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATECAUCUS
2023 SCHOLARSHIP
Part 1 – Personal Information
Full Name:
Personal Address:
Email(Use Non-School email address):
Phone number:
AHPAC Membership Active: Yes (see Instructions)
PA Program Name/Contact number:
Graduation date
GPA:
References:
1.
2.
How did you find out about the AHPAC scholarship?
Insert Photo: Please include a headshot or passport-type photograph of yourself.
Note: All information above should be limited to 1page.
PRENTISS L. HARRISON MEMORIAL/AFRICAN HERITAGE
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATECAUCUS
2023 SCHOLARSHIP
Part 2 – Community Service
Describe your involvement in community activities that will enhance your career as a PA. (100 words or less)
Part 3 – Describe why you think you are deserving of the AHPAC scholarship and why is it important to you?
Part 4 - What specialty of medicine are you interested in? What impact will your presence as a PA make in your community and/or in healthcare?
Part 5 – Answer (1) of the following essay questions. (maximum: 1000 words)
PRENTISS L. HARRISON MEMORIAL/AFRICAN HERITAGE
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATECAUCUS
2023 SCHOLARSHIP
Part 6 - Signature of applicant
By signing below, I attest that all information in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also agree if I receive the scholarship, my photo and information may be published in AAPA or AHPAC literature. My application will not be considered complete until the application and supporting documentation are receivedat AHPACscholarship@gmail.com.
Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Part 7 – PA Program Director
The student above is applying for the AHPAC Scholarship and I attest that ___________________________________________________ is a student at our institution and is in good academic standing.
PRENTISS L. HARRISON MEMORIAL/AFRICAN HERITAGE
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATECAUCUS
2023 SCHOLARSHIP
REFERENCE/ LETTER OF SUPPORT
Name of Applicant _____________________________________________________________
Reference Name/ Title ________________________________________________________
Contact Information (email vs phone) _______________________________________
Describe the attributes and qualities of the applicant that makes you believe that he/she will continue to foster knowledge and philanthropy that enhances quality and address disparities in healthcare. Please email response to: AHPACscholarship@gmail.com by the deadline: FEBRUARY 7, 2023. Please entitle the document and email you are attaching as “AHPAC Last name and first initial (of applicant) AHPAC Scholarship Application 2023”