Student Scholarship Opportunity

MAPA will award three (3) scholarships of $125 each to PA students across Michigan. Scholarship funds will be applied toward MAPA Fall Conference registration fees, helping recipients attend one of the state's premier professional development and networking events.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, students must:

• Be a current student of an accredited PA program in Michigan
• Be a current MAPA Student Member (active MAPA membership)
• Be in good academic standing within the PA program
• Plan on attending the 2026 MAPA Fall Conference

Essay Prompt

Applicants should submit a response of 150 words or fewer addressing the following question:

MAPA's mission is to advance the PA profession and advocate for patients and PAs across Michigan. Describe how you hope to contribute to that mission and how attending the MAPA Fall Conference will support your growth as a future PA leader.

Submission Requirements

Please include:

• Full Name
• PA Program
• Class Year
• Scholarship Essay (150 words or fewer) in PDF or Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format

File Naming Convention

Please save your essay using the following format before submitting:
LastName_FirstName_MAPA2026Scholarship
(Example: Salman_SaraLuna_MAPA2026Scholarship)

Application Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026

Submit Applications Here

The 3 winners will be announced on Monday, September 14, 2026 

We encourage all eligible students to apply! Whether you are already involved with MAPA or looking to become more engaged, the Fall Conference is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow PA students, network with practicing PAs, learn from leaders across Michigan, and continue growing as an advocate for our profession.

Best of luck to all applicants, we look forward to reading your submissions!

Warmly,

Sara-Luna Salman and Corinne Gratson
Student Liaison Committee Co-Chairs
Michigan Academy of Physician Associates (MAPA)