»Full Tuition Scholarship to Chapman PA Program

• Full Tuition Coverage: The scholarship covers 100% of tuition for Chapman’s PA program (does not include living expenses, books, or additional fees). 

• Commitment to Service: Recipients will work in Orange County clinics serving under-resourced communities and/or CalOptima members after graduation. 

• Teaching & Mentorship: Scholarship recipients will give back by becoming preceptor clinical educators for Chapman’s PA students. 

To be considered for the scholarship, you must:

• Apply for admission to the Chapman University PA Program through the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) portal and be accepted into the program.
• Be an Orange County resident by the time you start the PA program.
• Classified under served by CA Govt. Standards

CASPA Portal

PA Program Admission Page

Note: The Chapman PA Program CASPA application deadline is August 1 of every year. Applications must be electronically submitted through CASPA, verified, and documents may be received after the deadline, but your application will not be reviewed until all documents have been received.

Chapman PA Program Admission Process:

Step 1: Apply for admission to the Chapman University PA Program using the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) portal no later than August 1.

Step 2: Beginning June, a select group of qualified applicants will be contacted by phone or email, and invited for an interview.

Step 3: Complete the interview process for the Chapman PA Program.

Step 4: Admissions decisions will be made on a rolling basis until all class seats have been filled.

Step 5: Once accepted, submit a letter of confirmation with a nonrefundable deposit of $1,000 to the program to secure your seat in the upcoming class.

Step 6: Complete a successful background check, provide a negative drug test, meet all health and immunization requirements and submit proof of BLS certification from an approved AHA course.

• Scholarship recipients must work in Orange County, CA for five years post-graduation. 

• Employment must be in a clinic where CalOptima members receive care, ensuring service to low-income and under-resourced populations. 

• Recipients must serve as preceptor clinical educators for Chapman University’s PA program by their third year of employment. 

• This role involves mentoring and training future PA students to continue the cycle of service and education. 

• Confirm admission to Chapman’s PA Program with Director of CalOptima Scholarship, Heidi Girolamo 

• CalOptima Scholarship Application will open: May 1st, 2025.
• All supplemental materials must be received by the scholarship application deadline: August 31, 2025.
  
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• Confirm admission to Chapman’s PA Program with Director of CalOptima Scholarship, Heidi Girolamo. 

• Complete CalOptima Scholarship Application and submit with all supplemental materials by application deadline August 31, 2025.

The scholarship covers full tuition only. The scholarship does not cover living expenses and the accepted student registration deposit for the Chapman PA Program.

Applications to the Chapman University PA Program can be submitted using the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) portal.

The CASPA portal is open from April 29 until August 1 of every year.