Paying for a PA program in Canada can be challenging as student loans don’t typically provide enough to cover the full amount of tuition plus living expenses for a two-year program. If you’re a first–year Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) student in Canada, there is a scholarship you can apply for.
Below is information directly from the TD website talking about the scholarship.
The TD Canadian Pathologists’ Assistant Student Advocacy Scholarship is a $2,500 award supported by TD Bank, in partnership with the Advocacy Committee of the PA Section of the CAP-ACP. One PA student is selected based on their commitment to the profession, leadership potential, and engagement within the PA community.
Scholarship Overview
- Award amount: $2,500
- Number awarded: One student per year
- Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled in first year of a Canadian Pathologists’ Assistant Master’s program
- Student member of the PA Section of the CAP-ACP
- Application deadline: June 1
The successful recipient will be announced at a PA Section annual event, and their winning essay gets published in The Quarterly Slice.
Application Requirements
To be considered, applicants must submit the following:
- Proof of enrollment in a Canadian PA Master’s program
- Include:
- Name of institution
- Projected graduation date
- PA program director’s name and contact information
- Include:
- Proof of student membership with the PA Section of the CAP-ACP
- A 750–1000 word essay addressing all of the following:
- What inspired you to pursue the PA profession
- Your involvement within the PA community (academic, volunteer, advocacy, or professional activities)
- Leadership roles you’ve held – or how you envision contributing to and advancing the PA profession
- One letter of recommendation
- Must be from a Pathologists’ Assistant who is a PA Section member in good standing
- Referees are contacted directly to submit their letter
If you’re already mentoring, volunteering, participating in professional events, or thinking about how you want to shape the profession long-term, you could have a good chance at qualifying for this award.
How to Apply
Eligible students can submit their application directly through the PA Section of the CAP-ACP website using the official application form.
➡️ Apply here
Good luck to anyone who applies!