Grants and scholarships are considered "gift aid" that do not require repayment. Some programs may require a term of service by the recipient. Students at the University of New England may receive grants and scholarships from institutional, federal, state, and private sources.
National Health Service Corps Scholarships
Available to UNECOM and physician assistant graduate students, these competitive scholarships will pay full tuition and required fees for the academic year, a single payment toward other allowable expenses and a monthly stipend ($1,233 before taxes for the 2008/2009 academic year). For each year of scholarship support recipients owe one year of full-time professional practice (two-year service minimum) at mainly rural sites in high-priority health professions shortage areas of the U.S. at facilities approved by the Public Health Service (PHS). Awards are not based on financial need. Applications should be available in June 2008. The application will be on-line and available at NHSC or call (800) 638-0824.
Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Northern New England Physician Assistant Sponsorship Program
This is a donor-sponsored competitive scholarship designed to encourage physician assistant students to practice primary health care in rural areas of northern New England. Applicants must come from rural communities (defined as 20,000 people or less) in Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont, have a strong commitment to primary care practice, and have intentions to return to a rural community in one of those states. Applications are sent to all first-year physician assistant students during the fall semester. Recipients are chosen in late fall and awards are made in the spring term. The maximum award per student is $3,000 per academic year.
Agnes M. Lindsay Trust P.A. Scholarship
MSPA students from rural Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts (population of 15,000 or less) may apply for this scholarship. Applications are sent to all MSPA students late in the fall semester. Awards will be made in the spring term. Award amounts vary depending on availability of funds.
Professional Nurse Traineeship Grants
These federal grants are awarded to all first-year nurse anesthesia students, regardless of financial need. There is no payback or service obligation associated with this award. Annual amounts depend upon the amount of the total federal grant, divided by the number of first year students.
Nurse Anesthesia Traineeship Grants
These federal grants are awarded to second-year nurse anesthesia students with the University of New England clinical affiliation, regardless of financial need. There is no payback or service obligation associated with this award. Annual amounts depend upon the amount of the total federal grant, divided by the number of eligible students.
Master of Social Work Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to new and returning students in the master of social work program. The School of Social Work determines award selection criteria and award amounts. Interested students should contact the School of Social Work for more information.
Department of Physical Therapy Academic Achievement Award
These are awarded to new and returning doctor of physical therapy students by the Physical Therapy Department, based on academic merit. Students should contact the Physical Therapy Department for additional information.
Department of Physical Therapy Research Assistant Award
These are awarded to new and returning doctor of physical therapy students by the Physical Therapy Department, based on academic merit. Students should contact the Physical Therapy Department for additional information.