PFC Roger W. Cummings, USMC

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship​

    This Veterans Caucus scholarship is sponsored by CDR Steve Jacobs, PA-C, USN, MSC, DFAAPA (retired) in honor of his first cousin whom he says was “more like a brother”. Steve was only 13 years old when Roger was Killed in Action. He states that his loss inspired him to become a Fleet Marine Force corpsman and later to become a Physician Assistant. The PFC Roger W. Cummins scholarship is to the veteran, active duty, surviving spouse or child of a US Marine or Navy Corpsman who has served with the United States Marine Corps, who is currently enrolled in a PA training program.  PFC Roger W Cummings was a highly motivated heroic individual who paid the ultimate sacrifice for his country and fellow Marines and the scholarship serves as a living memorial to him.

    PFC Albert Thomas Kissel, US Army

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship​

    PFC Albert T. Kissel, US Army, is the father of Ms. Josanne Pagels, the Past President of the AAPA. Albert T. Kissel Scholarship is donated in the memory of the father of Josanne Kissel Pagel.  Army Pvt. Kissel served in World War II (Philippines) and Korea.  Due to long term exposure to jungle conditions, Pvt. Kissel suffered many heart, skin and joint conditions that were treated at the Veterans Administration.  This scholarship is given to a PA who is a returned or retired veteran of any branch of the armed services who directly serves veterans.  It is ideally designed to assist the creation of innovative programs for veterans.  Examples of programs:  RWB (Red, White and Blue), and others.

    SSGT Robert V. Milner, USAF

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship​

    This scholarship provided by Rear Admiral Mike Milner, DHSc, PA-C, Assistant United States Surgeon General, United States Public Health Service (retired) and his wife Patricia Castillo, MHA, PA-C, recognizes either a US Air Force veteran or dependent of a US Air Force veteran enrolled in PA training. This scholarship serves to memorialize the life and faithful service to his country of his father, SSgt Robert V. Milner, USAF who served during the Korean War and the Berlin Airlift operations and acknowledges his father’s dedicated service to his community, friends, and country. 

    Sgt. Frederick C Brace Jr. Memorial

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is provided by Adeline E. Brace and family, and recognizes either a US Air Force veteran or dependent of a US Air Force veteran enrolled in PA training. This scholarship serves to memorialize the life and faithful service to his country of her late husband, Sgt. Frederick C Brace Jr., USANG, who also served as a volunteer fireman/paramedic with the Holbrook Fire Department on Long Island for 30+ years. This scholarship acknowledges her husband’s dedicated service to his community, friends, and country. Additionally, Ms. Linda Brace, Captain Frederick C. Brace III’s widow is a cosponsor of this award to acknowledge and celebrate her husband’s life; Captain Brace was a US Air Force veteran and a dedicated member of the Veterans Caucus Board of Directors until his death.

    Frank M. Corcoran

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is to acknowledge the dedication to the Physician Assistant (PA) profession by Mr. Frank M. Corcoran (1936-2015). Frank was a former US Marine who became a pharmaceutical executive after leaving the Marine Corps. He was a strong supporter of Physician Assistants and became a good friend of the Veterans Caucus of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. He will be remembered for his steadfast patriotism, his love of the US Marine Corps and his love of his wife, Kathleen, who along with many friends, family members and the Board of Directors of the Veterans Caucus, have made this scholarship possible.

    Lt Col David Gwinn

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is made possible through the contributions of friends of Lt Col David Gwinn who contributed in his memory upon his untimely death. It is for a deserving veteran of the United States Air Force. David was loved by everyone who knew him. He helped develop the Veterans Caucus and served in every way possible.

    SMSgt. Nathan L. Lipscomb, SR.

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is provided by Dallas Lipscomb and family, and recognizes either a US Air Force veteran or dependent of a US Air Force veteran enrolled in PA training. This scholarship serves to memorialize the life and faithful service to his country of SMSgt. Nathan L. Lipscomb, SR., who served in the Navy and Air Force during the cold war and in SE Asia. He has always been a huge advocate of the PA Profession.

    SSgt Craig Ivory

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is provided by Pat and Terri Ivory to honor the memory of their son Craig, Army medic who passed away in combat in Iraq.

     

     

    Kenneth Grogan, CMSgt USAF

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is provided by Rodney Grogan and his wife in the memory of CMSgt USAF Retired Kenneth Grogan and his wife Ernestine and Bryce Grogan, son of Rodney and his wife. This scholarship is open to an outstanding veteran or dependent of a veteran from any branch of the military.

    American Legion Post 40, Danville Pennsylvania

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is provided by the American Legion Post 40 in Danville Pennsylvania for an outstanding veteran of the United States military currently enrolled in a PA training program.  Pending

    Donna Jones Moritsugu

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    The Donna Jones Moritsugu Memorial Award is in honor of the memory of the late wife of RADM Dr. Ken Moritsugu, whose life was cut short by a tragic auto accident. Donna was a multi-talented women and whom Dr. Moritsugu describes as the “wind beneath his wings”.

    Vikki Lianne Moritsugu

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This Scholarship is made in honor of the late Vikki Moritsugu, loving daughter of RADM Dr. Kenneth and the late Donna Moritsugu. The Moritsugu family and friends remember Vikki’s passion for life and learning through this scholarship. 

    Society of Army Physician Assistants

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is provided by the members of the Society of Army Physician Assistants and Veterans Caucus to honor a veteran Physician Assistant student who served with distinction in the United States Army.

    Jesse Edwards Memorial

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    The Jesse Edwards Memorial/Veterans Caucus Scholarship is given by family and friends of the late Jesse Edwards. He was a avid PA educator at the University of Nebraska, Omaha who blazed the path for the first Physician Assistant Master’s online program. His foresight into the needs of the physician assistant profession provided many PAs the opportunity to advance their education.

    Society of Air Force Physician Assistants

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is provided by the members of the Society of Air Force Physician Assistants and Veterans Caucus to honor a veteran Physician Assistant student who served with distinction in the United States Air Force. This scholarship is awarded in memory of Jerry Reed, Tony DiTomasso and David Gwinn.

    The Naval Association of Physician Assistants

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is sponsored by NAPA to assist a US Navy veteran who is attending PA training.

    Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is sponsored by Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories through the generosity of Frank Corcoran and Duane Tackett to help US veterans of any service who are attending PA training.

    Geisinger Nursing

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This Scholarship is provided by the members of the Geisinger Health System Nursing Department and recognizes the achievements of an outstanding veteran or a dependent of a veteran of one of the seven branches of the Uniformed Services who is currently enrolled in PA training.

    Pentagon 9-11 Veterans Caucus Scholarship

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship was created after the attacks on the USA on 9-11-2021 to honor any veteran who supported served in recovery operations in NYC, the Pentagon or in Pennsylvania.

    Order of St Lazarus (Green Cross Project)

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is supported  by the Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem with the assistance of RADM Kenneth Morisugu to provide financial assistance to any US veteran attending PA training.

    The Chan-Padgett Special Forces

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    The Scholarship is provided by Lt. Col. John Padgett (USASF) and Major Vicki Chan-Padgett (USAF, Ret) to a dependent or surviving spouse or child of a US Army Special Forces member enrolled in PA training or former Special Forces member if they are enrolled in PA training to recognize the courage, sacrifice and duty to country demonstrated by members of the US Army Special Forces.  

    Dos Amigos-Ken Gartzke - Tim and Jackie Egan

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is made possible through the contributions of friends of Mr. Gartzke who contributed in his memory upon his untimely death. It is for deserving veteran of any of the Uniformed Services. Mr Gartzke served in the Air Force and Tim Eagan in the United States Army. They both were on the Board of the Veterans Caucus for many years.

    Jeremiah Tenhet US Army Military Intelligence

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is provided by SFC Richard A. Tenhet (US Army) and his wife Blanca R Tenhet, PA-C (US Army). This scholarship serves to recognize the achievement of an outstanding veteran or dependent of an US Army veteran, whom has served in Afghanistan and enrolled in a PA training program. This scholarship serves to recognize the dedication and sacrifices made by members who have served in Afghanistan.

    Andrea Long Memorial

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is provided by Captain Jim Long, PA-C, USAF, (retired) to honor his late wife Andrea. It is awarded to a US Air Force veteran attending PA training.

    Vic Germino PA-C

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is to acknowledge the dedication to the Physician Assistant (PA) profession by Mr Victor H Germino. Vic was a former US Navy medic who became one of the three graduates from the first Physician Assistant class at Duke University He lost his life in March 2017 after a 40+ year career as a Physician Assistant. Friends of Vic and the Board of Directors of the Veterans Caucus, have made this scholarship possible. 

    George and Linda Famiglio Memorial

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is made to honor the memory of George and Linda Famiglio, parents of Dr. Linda Famiglio who has had a positive impact on the Veterans Caucus and the physician assistant profession both financially and educationally. This scholarship serves to recognize the dedication and sacrifices made by any deserving member of the military who currently is enrolled in a PA training program.

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is provided by the members of the Veterans Caucus and recognizes the achievements of an outstanding veteran of one of the branches of the Uniformed Services who is currently enrolled in a PA program.

    LT Ruth Cortes Memorial

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    The LT Ruth Cortes Memorial/Veterans Caucus scholarship is given by family and friends to a female veteran who is enrolled in a physician assistant program who has demonstrated commitment and dedication through service in the military, community, and her family as LT Cortes did in her personal and professional life.

    Dunne Family Memorial

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is provided by LCDR Robert Dunne, Jr, PA-C, USN-ret, and by his family, to honor the memory of his father, CPT Robert P Dunne, Sr, USAF, who served in the Arctic Region during the Korean War.  It can be used for any Active/Reserve/Retired member of any branch of the Armed Forces who is studying to be a PA.

    John M. Dwyer Memorial

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship (2005)

    Dallas and Donna Lipscomb

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is sponsored by CAPT Dallas Lipscomb, PA-C, USAF, (retired) to honor the memory of his loving wife Donna. It is awarded to a veteran of the US Air Force who is attending PA Training.

    Randy Danielsen, PA-C Family Memorial

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

     

    This scholarship is sponsored by Dr Randy Danielsen, PA-C in honor of his father, Henry Grant Danielsen, TSgt, a Top Turret Gunner on B-24 aircraft  who served in Italy during World War II. It is open to any Veteran PA Student attending an accredited PA program.

    Bruce Cunningham

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

     

    This scholarship is sponsored by Bruce Cunningham US Air Force Retired.

    Capt. Sean P. Grimes, PA-C, U.S. Army, Medical Specialist Corp Memorial

    Veterans Caucus Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship was supported by living Past Presidents of the Veterans Caucus to honor the memory of the first US Army Physician Assistant killed in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Captain Sean P Grimes, PA-C was killed by an Improvised Explosive Device detonated  near his convoy 6 months into his deployment while on patrol on March 4, 2005 with his men in Ramadi, Iraq.