NCAPA Endowment Student Grant

Scholarship Sponsored by North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants

Description

The NCAPA Endowment Student Grants fund one student from each physician assistant (PA) program in North Carolina to support clinical-year training. Grants are available only to NCAPA student members who are enrolled in a North Carolina PA program and entering or already in their clinical year. The program is administered by the North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates (NCAPA) and aims to support students as they transition into clinical rotations. Prospective applicants should confirm details and any program updates on the NCAPA Endowment web page.

- Supports students during the clinical year
- Administered by NCAPA
- Open exclusively to students in North Carolina PA programs
- Check NCAPA for program updates

Eligibility

**Membership**: Applicants must be current student members of the North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates (NCAPA).

**Program Enrollment and Timing**: Applicants must be enrolled in a North Carolina PA program and be in their clinical rotations (not pre-clinical) as of September 2026.

**Geographic/Program Scope**: Eligibility is limited to students in NC PA programs; out-of-state or non-enrolled students do not qualify.

- Must be an NCAPA student member
- Must be enrolled in a NC PA program
- Must be in clinical rotations as of September 2026
- Eligibility is restricted to North Carolina PA programs

Award Allocation

**Number of Grants**: One student grant is available for each accredited PA program in North Carolina.

**Distribution Principle**: The grant is allocated per program rather than by merit-only pool; each eligible program may nominate or support a single student applicant.

**Program-Level Opportunity**: Prospective applicants should coordinate with their PA program’s student affairs or faculty to confirm any program-specific nomination or selection process.

- One grant per PA program in North Carolina
- Allocation is program-based rather than a single statewide pool
- Check with your program about internal processes

Application Requirements

**Required Documents**: A complete application includes the NCAPA form, answers to the application questions, and an official transcript from your PA program.

**Transcript Specifications**: Transcripts must be official (no copies) and are part of the required packet; unofficial transcripts will not satisfy this requirement.

**Completeness**: Applications missing any required item (form, responses, official transcript) will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed.

- Submit the NCAPA application form and written responses
- Include an official transcript (no copies)
- Incomplete applications will not be considered

Submission and Deadline

**Deadline**: Applications and official transcripts must be received or postmarked by the July deadline. Confirm the exact July date with NCAPA or your program if you need the specific calendar day.

**Where to Send Transcripts**: Mail official transcripts to: NCAPA, Attn: Student Grants, 1121 Slater Road, Durham, NC 27703.

**Receipt vs. Postmark**: Both application materials and official transcripts must be received or postmarked by the July deadline to be considered on time.

- Applications and transcripts must be received or postmarked by the July deadline
- Mail official transcripts to NCAPA, Attn: Student Grants, 1121 Slater Road, Durham, NC 27703
- Verify the exact July deadline with NCAPA or your program

More Information

**Where to Learn More**: For full program details, updates, and the official application form, visit the NCAPA Endowment page or contact NCAPA directly.

**Questions and Clarifications**: If you have questions about eligibility, required materials, or internal selection at your program, contact your program director or NCAPA staff for clarification.

- Visit the NCAPA Endowment page for authoritative details
- Contact NCAPA or your PA program with application questions
- Confirm internal program nomination procedures if applicable