RUC-Theresa A. Thomas Memorial Scholarship

In 1999, The Theresa A. Thomas Memorial Foundation awarded the Jefferson College of Health Science a grant to endow physician assistant scholarships that would be awarded annually to physician assistant students.

  • Provides assistance for tuition, books and other related fees to students enrolled in the physician assistant program at Radford University Carilion (RUC).
  • Awarded annually–2 awards to first year students and 2 awards to a second year student
  • Priority given to a student who has origins or a commitment to work in medically under-served areas of Virginia
  • Preference given to a student involved in professional activities such as the PA Student Society

Award
Varies
Deadline
02/05/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Do you have interest in working in a medically under-served area of Virginia? If so, Where?
  2. Are you involved in any student or professional activities? If so, please provide additional details.
  3. I release my academic information and any FAFSA data submitted to RUC (EFC/SAI, if a FAFSA is on file) and my contact information to Carilion’s Foundation Board so that they may make a final determination on whether I will be awarded one or more of Carilion’s Education Foundation Scholarships. I understand that Carilion’s Foundation Board will use my contact information to notify me of any scholarships for which I have been selected. I understand that Carilion’s Foundation Board will not share any of my information.