Dr. William G. Riley Annual Scholarship

1. Scholarship recipients shall be students in good standing either entering or continuing in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program at MSU-Meridian.
2. Recipients must have demonstrated record of high academic achievement as evaluated by the School of Health Professions scholarship committee.
3. Recipients must maintain a 3.25 or higher GPA in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program.
4. Preference shall be given to students with a demonstrated desire to live and work in Meridian or Lauderdale County. Secondary preference shall be given to students with a demonstrated desire to live and work in the state of Mississippi.

The scholarship will be awarded on a year-to-year basis. Students who are recipients one year are eligible for consideration in any other year, however they must again comply with the selection criteria.