Nephrology PA Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible for this nephrology scholarship, applicants must be current students enrolled in an ARC-PA-accredited PA program in good academic standing. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in nephrology and a commitment to a career in kidney health, renal medicine, or related clinical practice, research, education, or advocacy.

Eligible candidates must:

• Be actively enrolled in an ARC-PA-accredited PA program at the time of application.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by their institution.
• Submit evidence of interest in nephrology, which may include but is not limited to:
  • Personal statement or essay describing career goals in nephrology
  • Relevant clinical experiences, research, or volunteer activities
  • Letters of recommendation that support the applicant’s interest in kidney care

This $1000 scholarship supports future healthcare professionals who are passionate about advancing patient care in nephrology and contributing to the field through clinical excellence, leadership, and service.

Scholarship applications are open from February 2, 2026, through March 30, 2026. The recipient will be announced in May..

Before you begin filling in the form:

• Be sure you have a PDF from your Program Director available to upload
• Have your response to the essay question prewritten so you can paste it into the form
• NOTE: This form will timeout in approximately 10 minutes

AANPA Scholarship Application

Please complete the form below. All fields are required.

Applicant Name Name of PA Program Planned Graduation Date Email Address Postal Address Phone Number Essay (max 750 words)

Describe the experiences or influences that sparked your interest in nephrology and how they have shaped your professional goals as a PA student. Identify any specific area of nephrology you are interested in. Explain how you plan to contribute to the nephrology community as a future PA, and describe how this scholarship would support your education, professional development, or service in the field and why it is meaningful to you.

Please keep your response under 750 words. Essays must be original and written by the applicant without the use of AI.

Upload Program Director Letter (PDF only)

Submit Application