Stuart Pinto Award

About Eligibility Requirements Application Enclosures

About

Stuart Pinto was the consummate PA – patients first, professional excellence close behind. After graduating from the Stony Brook Physician Assistant Program, Pinto went on to practice family practice/urgent care for more than 30 years. Known beyond the PA world, many surgeons and physicians recognized and respected Pinto for his knowledge and general mentorship. He volunteered his expertise in the selection of Western University Physician Assistant Studies students and was a generous contributor to CAPA for several decades.

Recipients of the Stuart Pinto Memorial Scholarship are PA students who embody Pinto’s spirit, passion for the PA profession, and his commitment to excellent patient care.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants of the Stuart Pinto Award must:

Be a California resident
Be a student enrolled in a California ARC-PA or successor agency-approved PA program
Be a CAPA Student Member or Interim Student Member
Maintain good academic standing within their PA program, as defined and confirmed by the PA Program Director
Demonstrate financial need, in the form of receiving program or general financial assistance
Confirm on the scholarship application intent to practice medicine as a PA, take the NCCPA Board examination within 60 days after graduation, and serve as a CAPA volunteer leader for at least one year within five years of graduation

Application Enclosures

CAPA Student Scholarship Application. Complete and be sure to indicate in the application which scholarship you are applying for. While applicants may apply for multiple CAPA and CAPA Foundation scholarships, they will be awarded only one scholarship. Past recipients of CAPA or CAPA Foundation scholarships are ineligible to apply.
Essay (MS Word or PDF format, approx. 500 words or 1 page) that encompasses the following:
- Description of activities you performed to promote the PA profession, e.g. involvement in your community, your school, a student organization, or CAPA
- Why you think it is important to promote the PA profession
- Personal and professional goals
- Why you believe you should be awarded this scholarship
Financial statements demonstrating receipt of support from your school Financial Aid Office or other entity. All statements will be handled and kept confidential.
Confirmation letter from the PA Program Director of your academic standing.

Scholarship submissions are now closed.

Stuart Pinto Award

Empowering Healthcare