PPN SMP Scholarship

The PPN SMP Scholarship of $7000 will be awarded to one SMP student for the payment of Spring semester tuition. The scholarship, which is designed to help students in their pursuit of a career in medicine, is based on academic standing.

How to Apply:

Submit a single page PDF to Tracy Yarchi by 5PM on May 1, 2026 including:

• A brief description of your career aspirations
• A description of the personal experiences that explain your motivation for and commitment to a career in medicine (e.g., What have you experienced that makes you want to be a physician, as opposed to some other health care-related career? What experience do you have that demonstrates that you know what you are getting into?).
• Permission for the committee to view your SMP admissions packet, your current SMP academic record, and your Financial Aid ‘need’ score

You will be considered for both the Dr. Robert O. Banks Endowed Scholarship and the PPN SMP Scholarship with this one application. Submit your application for those scholarships when applying to the SMP program and by May 1st. For the Banks Scholarship, which is based in part on financial need, turn in your FASFA by April 20th at the latest. Recipients will be notified by May 10th. The scholarship will be applied directly to Spring semester tuition and will be contingent on the recipient maintaining a high academic standing and a professional manner.

Questions? Reach out to Tracy Yarchi for more information.