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Homecoming scholarships are privately funded and are awarded
at the annual Northwestern College of Chiropractic Homecoming.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: 2010 HOMECOMING SCHOLARSHIPS
Application Deadline: Jan.
15, 2010.
Eligibility: U.S. and international chiropractic
students, T1 and above.
Application forms: Application
forms are available below (click on the appropriate link) or you may pick up forms in the Student
Records and Financial Services office (SRFS).
Application Form
Faculty Evaluation & Recommendation Form
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application Process: Turn in your application,
with attachments, to the Student Records and Financial
Services office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the deadline
date (Jan. 15, 2010). Written essays must be emailed to mwarner@nwhealth.edu
by the deadline date (Jan. 15, 2010). Refer to the individual
scholarships to confirm if a written essay is required.
Funding for most of these scholarships is dependent on economic
trends over the past year. Based on this information, the
Accounting Department will inform the Scholarship Committee
in late January as to what scholarships will be offered
and the dollar amounts that will be awarded. In order to give
you something to apply for, a list is provided of possible
scholarships (see list below). If there are particular scholarships
on the list that interest you, make sure all of the criteria
required for that scholarship are included with your application
form. You may submit criteria for more than one scholarship
along with your scholarship application form.
Most of the scholarships require a Faculty Evaluation &
Recommendation Form. A Faculty Evaluation & Recommendation
Form is available online (click on the link above) or may be picked up in the SFRS office. You
may leave this form with a faculty member, who will be responsible
for forwarding the completed form to the SRFS office by
the deadline date (Jan. 15, 2010). One completed form may
be used for multiple scholarships.
NOTE: If you are required to complete a Free
Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) because you are normally
eligible to receive federal student loans, you must have already
filed your 2009/2010 FAFSA prior to submitting a scholarship
application in order to be considered for an award.
Award recipients will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee
at the end of January 2010. All award recipients will be
notified by e-mail the week of Feb. 1, 2010. Recipients
will be honored at the luncheon scheduled on one of the days
during Chiropractic Homecoming.
If you have any questions about the scholarships or process
for awarding, please contact Marla Warner in the SRFS office
at (952) 888-4777, ext. 440 or mwarner@nwhealth.edu.
The information on individual scholarships and which scholarships
are available is subject to change.
NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC HOMECOMING SCHOLARSHIPS
(For more information on eligibility and application
requirements, click on the link for each individual scholarship
or scroll through the scholarship descriptions listed below.)
Dr. Alfred
D. and Ann Traina Scholarship
History:
Established to honor Alfred Traina, DC, President
of Northwestern Health Sciences University from 2001-2006,
and his wife, Ann Traina. Dr. Traina is recognized for his
unselfish devotion to the University and natural health care,
as well as his tireless commitment to Northwestern's "Community
of Caring."
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $500
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T4 to T10 student
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Financial need
- ESSAY - Describe a UNIQUE extracurricular class activity (Email ESSAY to mwarner@nwhealth.edu)
- Faculty evaluation & recommendation
Dr. Chad and
Jodi Henriksen Scholarship
History:
To support a chiropractic student who has an interest
and intention of forwarding natural health care through the
field of occupational health. Assisting employers to create
a healthy and safe working environment is Dr. Henriksen's
passion. In honor of his predecessors, Dr. Henriksen would
like the recipient to appreciate the enormous impact he or
she can have on the chiropractic profession and the general
health of people through working with employers.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $500
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Eligibility Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T5 to T9 student
- Academic performance (GPA of 2.5 or higher)
Criteria:
- Exhibits a passion for chiropractic and displays a desire
to promote and educate patients on wellness and disease
prevention
- Demonstrates personal integrity and a work ethic that
furthers the reputation of NWHSU graduates and the chiropractic
profession
- Exhibits a desire to give back to his or her community,
NWHSU and the chiropractic profession
- ESSAY - Answers to the following two questions
and exhibiting the above criteria:
Question 1) How do you see chiropractic
and natural healthcare serving employers and employees?
Question 2) What do you perceive as your future commitment to Northwestern
Health Sciences University, your community and the chiropractic
profession?
(Email ESSAY to mwarner@nwhealth.edu)
Dr. Donald
L. Saunders Memorial Scholarship
History:
An endowed scholarship established in memory
of Donald Saunders, DC.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $150 - $500
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T5 to T10 student
- Resident of Minnesota five years prior to enrollment at
Northwestern
- Academic excellence
- Extracurricular service
- Financial Need
Dr. Edward
L. Wallick Memorial Scholarship
History:
Established by the Board of Trustees in recognition
of Edward L. Wallick, DC, for his dedication and service to
the profession and to Northwestern College of Chiropractic.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $300 - $750
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T6 to T10 student
- Good academic standing
- Faculty evaluation & recommendation
Dr. J. LaMoine
De Rusha Scholarship
History:
Established when J. Lamoine De Rusha, DC, and
his wife, Klara De Rusha were honored
at the 1983 Northwestern College of Chiropractic Homecoming.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $300 - $750
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Student must be able to attend the award ceremony during
NWCC Homecoming
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T3 to T10 student
- Good academic standing
- Faculty evaluation & recommendation
Dr. Jeffrey
Jones Scholarships
History:
On March 24, 2001, Jeffrey Jones, DC, a graduate
of Northwestern College of Chiropractic
in 1994, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Dr.
Jones was originally from
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada and practiced in Santa Rosa,
California. This scholarship
in his memory was established by Dr. Jones' classmates.
Number of Scholarships: 1-2
Anticipated Award Amount: $500
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Applicant must be from Canada
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T5 to T10 student
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Financial need
- STATEMENT OF CONSIDERATION - Involvement in extracurricular activity, particularly
in sports at Northwestern (Email STATEMENT OF CONSIDERATION to mwarner@nwhealth.edu)
- Faculty evaluation & recommendation
Dr. John and
Rita McKiernan Scholarship
History:
The funding for this scholarship was provided
by Rita and John McKiernan, parents of
Joe and Jim McKiernan, both graduates of Northwestern College
of Chiropractic. The McKiernan's chose to fund this scholarship
because they were so pleased that their two sons are happy
and successful in their profession. They want to assist others
in their pursuit of a career in chiropractic.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $1,000
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T5 to T10 student
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- STATEMENT OF CONSIDERATION - Why you feel you need this award (Email
STATEMENT OF CONSIDERATION to mwarner@nwhealth.edu)
Dr. John B.
Wolfe Scholarships
History:
Established to honor John B. Wolfe, DC, who
founded Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 1941. Dr.
Wolfe served as the President of Northwestern College of Chiropractic
for 42 years.
Number of Scholarships: 1-2
Anticipated Award Amount: $1,000 - $1,500
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T5 to T8 student
- Good academic standing
- Faculty evaluation & recommendation
Dr. John F.
Allenburg Scholarship
History:
Established by the Northwestern College of
Chiropractic Alumni Association Board in honor of John F.
Allenburg, DC, President of Northwestern Health Sciences University
from 1992-2001. Dr. Allenburg has given nearly 40 years of
his life in service to Northwestern and the chiropractic profession.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $500
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T4 to T10 student
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Financial need
- ESSAY - Describe a UNIQUE extracurricular class activity (Email ESSAY to mwarner@nwhealth.edu)
- Faculty evaluation & recommendation
Dr. Norman Horns
Faculty Legacy Scholarship
History:
Created in December 2002 by the then-Trimester
6 students at Northwestern College of Chiropractic who kicked
off a drive to raise $10,000 for the scholarship fund. The
class named the scholarship after Norman Horns, MD, an associate
professor, due to his dedication to the student body and his
free, extracurricular review courses designed to help students
pass their National Board exams. The purpose of the scholarship
is to assist students at Northwestern, while at the same time,
honor all the professors the students have come to love and
respect.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $500 - $1,500
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T4 to T10 student
- Good academic standing
- ESSAY - "How do DC's interact with other health
care providers to benefit
patient care?" Give a unique experience you have had and
explain how it has
affected your ability to serve your patients and interact
with other health care
providers. (Email ESSAY to mwarner@nwhealth.edu)
- Faculty evaluation & recommendation
Dr. O. A. Weum
Scholarship
History:
Established by the family of O.A. Weum, DC,
to honor his dedication and years of service to the chiropractic
profession. Dr. Weum, a 1953 graduate of Northwestern College
of Chiropractic, retired from practice in 2004. His sons,
Richard Weum, DC, '83; Ryan Weum, DC, '79; and Randy Weum,
DC, a 1976 graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic, award
the scholarship each year during the Northwestern College
of Chiropractic Homecoming.
Number of Scholarships: 1 - 2
Anticipated Award Amount: $250 - $500
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T5 to T10 student
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Financial need
Dr.
Ronald R. Bubel Memorial Scholarship
History: Dr. Ronald R. Bubel, a long-time supporter
of Northwestern College of Chiropractic, was
a well-known and much-loved doctor of chiropractic in South
Dakota. With the blessing of
Dr. Bubel's wife, Arlene, the scholarship fund was established
to assist a deserving student
from South Dakota.
The scholarship is funded through the Dr. Ronald Bubel Memorial
Fund, established in 2004
by the South Dakota Chiropractic Association to honor the
memory of this incredible man and colleague.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $500
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student (Winter)
- Applicant must have been a resident of South Dakota prior to enrollment at NWHSU
- Academic excellence
- Financial need
- Extracurricular service
Dr. Vincent
A. Pankratz Memorial Scholarship
History:
This endowed scholarship was established by
the family and friends of Vincent A. Pankratz, DC, a 1949
graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic. Dr. Pankratz
passed away on Dec. 16, 2004 .
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $350 - $1,000
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T8 to T9 student
- Applicant must be from a Midwestern state (Iowa, Nebraska,
North Dakota, Minnesota,
South Dakota or Wisconsin)
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Must be legally married
- STATEMENT OF CONSIDERATION - Provide examples of information and traits that include:
1) Exhibits an above-normal passion for chiropractic and
displays a desire to restore
health
2) Exhibits personal integrity and leadership ability and
will use these qualities within the profession and community
3) Possesses a strong work ethic
4) Has priorities of faith, family and profession
(Email STATEMENT OF CONSIDERATION to mwarner@nwhealth.edu)
Douglas Scholarship
History:
A permanent fund established from the proceeds
of the "Classic Car" benefit drawing held during the Northwestern
College of Chiropractic Homecoming in the early 1980's. The
1939 Ford Tudor was donated by Janet Douglas, DC, a 1979 graduate
of Northwestern College of Chiropractic, and her husband,
Larry.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $250 - $500
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T4 to T10 student
- Female student
- Good academic standing
- Faculty evaluation & recommendation
- At least two letters of reference
Gail Sawyer Scholarship
History:
Gail Sawyer was the beloved wife of Russell
E. Sawyer, Jr., DC, a 1962 graduate of Northwestern College
of Chiropractic and the recording secretary of the American
Chiropractic Association. An endowed fund was established
in her memory from many memorial gifts.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $500 - $1,500
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T4 to T9 student
- Member of the Student American Chiropractic Association
(SACA)
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
- Potential professional promise
- Faculty evaluation & recommendation
Hoff-Jeffers Family Scholarship
History:
To support a chiropractic student who will continue after graduation with vision and passion for chiropractic. As a chiropractic family, the Hoff-Jeffers family has stirved to make chiropractic the respected and accepted profession that it is today. The scholarship recipient should have the same vision, so he or she may have an understanding and true appreciation for those who went before them and what it means to them in their practice today.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: To be announced
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T6 to T9 student
- Academic performance: minimum GPA of 2.5
- Prefer applicant who is active in the military, including the reserves, or a military veteran
- ESSAY - Include the follwing information:
1) Describe your chiropractic experience before entering NWHSU
2) Describe your philosophy of chiropractic
3) Describe your family values and community involvement
4) Describe what your future commitment will be to the University, Northwestern College of Chiropractic and the chiropractic profession
(Email ESSAY to mwarner@nwhealth.edu)
Joel Demoskoff
Memorial Scholarship
History:
An endowed fund established by classmates,
University faculty and staff in memory of
Joel Demoskoff who passed away in November 2003 from natural
causes at the age of 25 while in his first trimester at Northwestern
College of Chiropractic. Joel is remembered for his quiet
confidence, subtle humor, gentle spirit, fierce loyalty and
excellence in everything he undertook.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $500
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Applicant must be from Canada
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T1 to T2 student
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- STATEMENT OF CONSIDERATION - Provide examples of information and traits that include:
1) Must have a strong background of athletics and church
involvement
2) Exhibits an above-normal passion for chiropractic and
displays a desire to restore health
3) Demonstrates personal integrity and leadership ability
and will use these qualities within the profession and community
4) Possesses a strong work ethic
5) Has priorities of faith, family and profession
(Email STATEMENT OF CONSIDERATION to mwarner@nwhealth.edu)
- Faculty evaluation & recommendation
Northwestern
College of Chiropractic Alumni Association Scholarships
History:
Each year at the Northwestern College of Chiropractic
Homecoming, the NWCC Alumni Association awards six $500 scholarships.
These scholarships are funded by the alumni association through
membership gifts received each year from active alumni dues.
Over
the past 20 years, the NWCC Alumni Association has awarded
more than $60,000 in
student scholarships.
Number of Scholarships: 6
Anticipated Award Amount: $500
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T4 to T9 student
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Financial need
- ESSAY - Describe a UNIQUE extracurricular class activity (Email ESSAY to mwarner@nwhealth.edu)
- Faculty evaluation & recommendation
Performance
Health/Biofreeze® Scholarships
History:
Established in 2005, this scholarship is provided
by Performance Health, Inc., the manufacturer of Biofreeze®
products. Performance Health, Inc., which provides health
products for musculoskeletal injuries, is a long-time supporter
of Northwestern College of Chiropractic and the chiropractic
profession.
Number of Scholarships: 5
Anticipated Award Amount: $500 - $1,000 each
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T1 to T10 student
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- ESSAY - Describe "How I hope to advance
the mission and vision of NWHSU in private practice"
(Email ESSAY to mwarner@nwhealth.edu)
- Two faculty evaluations & recommendations
Puckropp Scholarship
History:
This endowed fund was established by the family
of Edward Puckropp, DC, a 1946 graduate of Northwestern College
of Chiropractic, in his memory.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $200 - $250
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T2 to T10 student
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Two faculty evaluations & recommendations
The
Robert and Joey Crotteau Memorial Scholarship
History:
Established in memory of Robert and Joey Crotteau,
two of the six victims killed in the 2004 Wisconsin deer hunting
tragedy. Robert and Joey are brother and nephew of Steven
Crotteau, DC, a 2002 graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic.
The funds for this endowed scholarship are raised during the
Northwestern Higher Aim Hunt-n-Shoot. The chair for this event
is Dr. Steven Crotteau.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $500
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T2 to T10 student
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- ESSAY - Describe "How I have advanced the mission
and vision of NWHSU" (Email ESSAY to mwarner@nwhealth.edu)
- Two faculty evaluations & recommendations
Standard Process® Scholarship
History:
Established to recognize an individual who has made a significant impact at Northwestern Health Sciences University. The recipient must show excellence, demonstrated by outstanding initiative, impact of work and community involvement. By recognizing excellence, this award will motivate others to be involved in service to their communities, NWHSU and the profession of natural health care. Final selection will be made by Standard Process®.
Number of Scholarships: 1-2
Anticipated Award Amount: To be announced
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T1 to T10 student
- Minimum GPA of 2.8
- Must submit a list of contributions to NWHSU and the community (club participation, volunteer involvement, etc)
- STATEMENT OF CONSIDERATION - Describe how you demonstrate personal integrity and a strong work ethic, and how you will use those qualities within the profession and community (Email STATEMENT OF CONSIDERATION to mwarner@nwhealth.edu)
- ESSAY - Describe how you will incorporate whole food nutrition in a chiropractic practice. (Email ESSAY to mwarner@nwhealth.edu)
Stewards of Chiropractic Scholarship
History:
This scholarship is the result of contributions
from alumni and friends of Northwestern Health Sciences University
who are members of the Stewards of Chiropractic giving program.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $500
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T1 to T10 student
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- ESSAY - Describe "How I have advanced the mission
and vision of NWHSU" (Email ESSAY to mwarner@nwhealth.edu)
- Two faculty evaluations & recommendations
Tjornhom Family
Scholarship
History:
Funded from donations by the family of Tom
Tjornhom, DC, a 1952 graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic,
and his wife, Nancy.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $500
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- The Tjornhom family reviews all the scholarships applications
and makes their selection based on personal information
provided on the scholarship application form.
V. Duane
Henre Scholarship
History:
Established in memory of V. Duane Henre who
served as assistant to the president for Institutional Advancement
and Alumni Affairs at Northwestern College of Chiropractic
from 1979-1985.
Number of Scholarships: 1
Anticipated Award Amount: $250 - $750
Awarding Period: Awarded at NWCC Homecoming
Scholarship Requirements:
- Full-time Northwestern College of Chiropractic student
- Winter T7 to T10 student
- Faculty evaluation & recommendation
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