The CalOptima Scholarship for the Chapman University Physician Assistant Program is designed to support select admitted PA students with a full tuition scholarship for two years for the Master of Medical Science (MMS) program. This does not cover admission deposit, materials, or living expenses and is for tuition ONLY.
The scholarship awardees will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Plans to apply or is admitted to to the Chapman University PA Studies Program for the class beginning in January 2026
- Primary residence in Orange County (must verify by PA program start date)
- Willing to commit to clinical practice for five years as a PA in Orange County post-graduation working with an underserved population where place of employment accepts CalOptima members
- Willing to become a clinical educator (preceptor) by year 3 of employment for Chapman University's PA program
- Expressed clear financial need
The deadline for the scholarship application is August 30, 2025.
The Simon Scholar PA Program is a unique opportunity for qualified individuals who aspire to earn their master’s in Medical Science degree (MMS) at the Chapman University Physician Assistant program. This scholarship program is designed to support first-generation college students who have overcome personal and economic adversity.. Ten scholarship awards will be awarded this year. The scholarship does not cover admission deposit, materials, or living expenses, and is for tuition ONLY.
The scholarship awardees will be selected based on the following criteria:
- First-generation college student
- From an underserved background
- From Orange or San Diego County
- Demonstrated economic adversity
- History of overcoming personal adversity
- Demonstrated leadership
- Strong record of academic excellence and achievement
- Active involvement in ongoing community service
- Admission to the Chapman University PA Studies Program
- Commitment to practicing as a PA in Orange or San Diego County for a minimum of three years post-graduation.
The deadline for the scholarship application is August 30, 2025.
The Simon Scholar PA Program is a unique opportunity for qualified individuals who aspire to earn their master’s in Medical Science degree (MMS) at the Chapman University Physician Assistant program. This scholarship program is designed to support first-generation college students who have overcome personal and economic adversity. The scholarship is intended to enable recipients to graduate with little or no debt following two years of study. Ten scholarship awards will be awarded this year.
The scholarship awardees will be selected based on the following criteria:
- History of economic adversity and personal adversity
- Undeserved background
- First-generation college student
- Demonstrated leadership
- History of academic excellence and achievement
- Ongoing community service
- Plans to apply to the Chapman University PA Studies Program for the class beginning in January 2025.
- Primary residence in Orange County or San Diego County
- Willing to commit to clinical practice for three years as a PA in Orange County or San Diego County post-graduation.
The deadline for the scholarship application is August 30, 2025.