Kazen Scholarship 2025

The John Kazen, PA-C Student Scholarship

 

About The Scholarship

The Bexar County PA Society (BCPAS) is pleased to offer scholarship awards to PA students in the didactic and clinical phases of their PA Program.  Four $500 awards will be given to students.

In January 2021, John Kazen, PA-C unexpectedly passed away. A graduate of the UTMB at Galveston's PA program at the young age of 19, John was dedicated to family practice medicine throughout San Antonio for over 43 years. He was among the first physician assistants to work in San Antonio and joined a solo family practice clinic. Throughout the course of his career, he dedicated his time to mentoring, guiding, and educating future advanced practice providers while serving as an associate professor for UTHSCSA PA Program and as a preceptor in family practice medicine at the University of Texas Rio Grande. John also volunteered his time at various organizations, including serving as vice president and treasurer of the Bexar County PA Society and an adviser to the American Academy of Family Practice Physician’s Assistants.  He was dedicated to his patients, his profession, and his community.  This scholarship ensures that his legacy will not be forgotten.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Be a BCPAS Student Member.
2. Be a graduate of a high school in Bexar County, a graduate of an undergraduate college/university in Bexar County, or be attending a PA school in Bexar County.
3. Currently attending an ARC-PA-accredited PA Program in Texas.
4. Have successfully completed at least one semester of PA school and be in good academic standing.
5. Be enrolled in PA school for the semester the application is given.
6. Have not previously received a scholarship from BCPAS.
7. Write a 250–500-word essay on why you should be chosen for this scholarship. Topics may include community service, involvement in a Pre-PA Society, future plans after graduation, desire to practice in a primary care setting, and/or unique qualities that you possess that make you an ideal candidate for this scholarship.

 

Important Dates

• Submission of all application materials by: Friday, October 17, 2025
• Notification by email to applicants chosen for scholarship by: Friday, October 31, 2025
• Awards will be announced during our Annual CME Conference November 2025
• Awards mailed to recipients by November 28, 2025

Scholarship Application Checklist:

1. Meet Eligibility Requirements as outlined above.
2. Complete Scholarship Application below.
3. Complete PA Program Faculty Form.
4. Write 250–500-word essay.
5. Submit the Scholarship Application, PA Program Faculty Form, and essay to varnerderrick@yahoo.com

Scholarship Application:

Name__________________________________            Date_____________________

Address ____________________________________________________________

City __________________________   State ______________   Zip ____________

Phone _________________________ Alternate Number ____________________

Email Address _______________________________________________________

Gender _______________________   Date of Birth _________________________

High School Graduated from ____________________Year of Graduation _______

Undergraduate college/university Graduated from__________________________

Physician Assistant School attending _____________________________________

Check one:     ______ Didactic Year Student  _____ Clinical Year Student

 

PA Program Faculty to complete:

Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________

Is this student in good academic standing? _____ Yes            _____No

Student’s Current GPA ________________________________________________

Faculty Name _______________________________________________________

Faculty Position _____________________________________________________

Faculty Contact Number ______________________________________________

Faculty Signature ____________________________________________________