NU PA Program Class of 2027 NM Employee Scholarship
Northwestern University PA Program students who matriculate in June 2025 as part of the Class of 2027 may be eligible to apply for the Northwestern Medicine (NM) Employee Northwestern University Physician Assistant scholarship opportunity outlined below, contingent upon their ability to meet the established criteria.
This scholarship opportunity will not be available to Northwestern University PA Program students matriculating in June 2026 (Class of 2028) or in subsequently matriculating classes.
This competitive award provides funding for a full-tuition scholarship for the second year of the PA Program. In the instance that multiple students are selected, this award will be split evenly amongst the awardees.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Acceptance into the program
- Active full-time or part-time NMHC employee at the time of acceptance at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women's Hospital, Northwestern Medical Group, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine West Region, Cadence Health, Delnor Hospital or Central DuPage Hospital
- If full-time, the individual must have been employed for at least one year at NM prior to the enrollment date; if part-time, the individual must have a total number of hours that is equivalent to one year of full-time work at NM
- During the first year of the PA Program, maintain a Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 and/or remain in good standing during the educational program in order to retain scholarship funding
Selection criteria is based upon:
- Applicant's previous academic performance
- Personal interview with members of the selection committee
- Applicant's essay
- Two professional references
- Supporting documentation if available
- Proof of acceptance into the PA Program
Eligible applicants or applicants with additional questions are encouraged to contact us at paprogram@northwestern.edu.