Now accepting scholarship applications
Posted 28 days ago by Laura Juarez in Scholarship
The Puerto Rico chapter, Academia de Associados Médicos de Puerto Rico (AAMPR) is proud to offer two scholarships to currently enrolled PA students who demonstrate a commitment to serving Puerto Rican communities, on or off the island. Applicants do not need to be of Puerto Rican descent or living in Puerto Rico.
Important Dates
- Submissions open: April 1, 2024
- Deadline: May 12, 2024 11:59 PM AST
- Awarded: May 20, 2024
Winners will be announced at the national AAPA conference in Houston, TX during the AAMPR general meeting.
Questions? Reach AAMPR VP Andrea De Luna at delunaa03@gmail.com.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Leadership in the Puerto Rican community or a demonstrated interest in Puerto Rican health issues (applicants do not need to be of Puerto Rican descent to apply)
- Enrolled in a PA program in good standing, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (Unofficial transcripts must be provided with the application)
- Letter of recommendation from an instructor or preceptor
- Statement of purpose explaining why the applicant should be considered for a scholarship and demonstrating financial need
- Applicant must not have previously received an AAMPR scholarship
- Current photograph
- Membership and active involvement in AAMPR
To Apply:
- Apply online using the provided Application link
- Additionally, submit via email the following documents if you are unable to upload them:
- Current photograph of yourself
- Copy of PA School transcript (unofficial)
- Letter of recommendation