Mark and Sheila Christiansen Endowed Founding Director Scholarship

The founding program director endowed a scholarship to assist students with extra-university expenses (excluding tuition and fees) for attending PA school. The scholarship is for student(s) from a small town (<100,000) with good academic standing. Students must’ve completed a current FAFSA application to be eligible.

Preference for student(s) who demonstrate the following:
a. Rural primary care (exposure to, experience with, or desire to practice in)
b. Demonstrated commitment to leadership and/or mentorship in the PA profession

Award
Varies
Scopes
Department of Physician Assistant Education
Deadline
05/31/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. In what city, state, and county did you spend the majority of your life from birth to age eighteen? If you grew up outside of the US, provide city, region, and country.
  2. Have you worked clinically in a small town (population under 100,000)? Respond yes or no. If yes, briefly describe your experience.
  3. Where do you plan to work after graduation? Include city, state and clinic if known.
  4. Please describe your personal experience with leadership and/or mentorship within the PA profession.
  5. Do you have previous military service or plans to enlist upon graduation? If yes, include branch and years served.