» Full Tuition Scholarship to Chapman PA Program

Simon Scholar PA Program selection criteria:

• First-generation college student
• Underserved background
• Primary residence in Orange or San Diego County
• Economic adversity
• History of personal adversity
• Demonstrated leadership
• History of academic excellence and achievement
• Ongoing community service
• Plans to apply to the Chapman University Physician Assistant Studies Program
• Willing to commit to clinical practice as PA in Orange or San Diego County post-graduation

This process is for scholarships to be awarded to qualifying applicants to the Simon Scholar PA Program and the Chapman University MMS PA Studies Program.

The scholarship application portal is open from May 1 until August 30.

Step 1: Fill out and submit the scholarship application form which includes:

• Your personal essay telling us about yourself and why you are applying to the Simon Scholar PA Program.
• Tax Information (All financial need statements will be handled with confidentiality).
• Three required letters of recommendation.
• The deadline for the scholarship application is August 30.

Note: The Simon Scholar PA Program application is separate from the CASPA application.

Step 2: Apply for admission to the Chapman University PA Program using the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) portal.  

Step 3: Beginning of June of each year, a select group of qualified applicants will be contacted by phone or email, and invited for a scholarship interview.

Step 4: Complete the scholarship interview process.

Step 5: You will be notified of your scholarship application decision. Scholarships will be awarded from June until October.

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.

PAs are Licensed healthcare professionals who practice medicine with physician supervision (MD, DO). They diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and often serve as a patient’s principal healthcare provider. With thousands of hours of medical training, PAs are versatile and collaborative. PAs practice in every state and in every medical setting and specialty, improving healthcare access and quality.

As the population grows and ages, there is a nationwide shortage of health care providers. PAs can help meet this need.

What are the benefits of becoming a PA? For example, how much do PA's earn? 

The starting salary range for a PA is $120k per year. The path to a PA license is faster than that of a physician and, in the case of Simon Scholars, that path may be debt-free. Many students are offered as many as five or six positions before they’ve completed the Chapman University PA Program. PAs are one of the most versatile healthcare providers because they are educated as medical generalists. This is unique to the PA profession.

Yes, admission to the Chapman PA Program is required for scholarship consideration. Once accepted, you would be required to submit a letter of confirmation of acceptance to Chapman University Graduate Admissions Department with a nonrefundable deposit of $1,000 to secure your seat in the upcoming class.

Note: Admission to the Chapman PA Program is not a guarantee of being awarded this scholarship.

Simon Scholar PA Program scholarship awardees will receive a full-tuition scholarship to complete the Chapman University PA Program. In many cases, Simon Scholars will graduate with their master’s degree debt-free.

What is not covered by the scholarship?

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.