Ruby B. Dean Endowed Scholarship for Physician Assistant Studies

The Ruby B. Dean Endowed Scholarship for Physician Assistant Studies was established 2013 by friends of UNT Health, Ruby Dean and her husband David Dean who lived in the Fort Worth community and were active members of the First Presbyterian Church. Though they had no children of their own, they were nonetheless instrumental in the lives of many young people through helping fund their education in the School of Health Professions.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Pursuing a degree in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Must be a UNT Health student
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Must have experience in nursing or an area related to nursing
  • Must answer the supplemental questions -
    Describe your experience in nursing or an area related to nursing.
    Describe the relationship between healing and the arts.

Recipient must maintain the above requirements to receive the spring scholarship. Failure to do so could result in a loss of scholarship benefits.

Award
$2,400
Anticipated Total

Anticipated total amount over the full term of this award.

$4,800.00

College/Department
College of Health Professions Physician Assistant Studies
Deadline
05/31/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Describe your experience in nursing or an area related to nursing.
  2. Describe the relationship between healing and the arts.