Scholarships
Nebraska Academy of PAs Scholarships
NAPA recognizes Michael Grutsch as the creator of the NAPA scholarship program which has awarded over $200,000 since its inception. Grutsch has been described by his peers as one of the founding fathers of NAPA. Grutsch graduated from PA school in 1975 as a member of the inaugural physician assistant class at UNMC. He served as NAPA President in 1975, 1976, 1980 and 1995. He spent much of his career working in rural Nebraska in many capacities. Grutsch retired in 2014 as a Program Manager at the DHHS Division of Public Health Office of Professional and Occupational Investigations.
In keeping with the tradition and standards of excellence set forth by Michael Grutsch and his peers NAPA remains committed to supporting the educational efforts of PAs and PA students in Nebraska. Please see the links below for available scholarship opportunities.
How many scholarships provided is entirely dependent upon charitable donations from individuals and companies. Please click on the link below to donate to the Nebraska Academy of PAs Scholarship Fund. Your donation is tax deductible.
Be sure to select “Nebraska Scholarship Fund”
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Jesse Edwards PA Student Scholarship!
College of St. Mary: Darayu Boltaeva
Creighton University: Allegra Blomenberg, Kyle Fowlers, Justin Onwugbufor, Whitney Pepper, Jennifer Thul
UNMC: Austin Burt, Rebecca DeBalski, Kelly Straub
Union College: Jaelynn Williams