External Scholarships

• Current student attending an ACAHM accredited acupuncture school
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

• Both U.S. and Canadian students are eligible to apply
• Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year

• Student member of Christian Chiropractor Association (CCA). Not a member? Join Today
• Enrolled in an accredited chiropractic college

• The Legacy of Leadership Scholarship is intended to recognize outstanding leadership qualities and a commitment to the chiropractic profession

• • Preference given to Tennessee residents
  • Enrolled as a full-time student in a U.S. accredited chiropractic college
  • Demonstrate a strong interest in health care delivery
  • Financial need, extracurricular and civic participation also considered
  • For application information, email givingback@cfmt.org or call 615-321-4939

• The candidate must be enrolled in a CCE approved College of Chiropractic Post-Graduate Orthopedics or Neuromusculoskeletal course leading to Diplomate or Masters degree 2. A career objective to specialize in Chiropractic Orthopedics.
• The student shall submit an article on a subject current to chiropractic Orthopedics/Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine as decided by the Scholarship Awards Committee and approved by the ACCO executive board. This article should focus on the complete chiropractic management of an orthopedically related clinical problem from initial diagnosis through treatment and long-term management, if applicable.
• The article shall be 1,500 to 2,500 words in length.

• Applicants must be active dues-paying members in their local SABCA chapter as well as active dues-paying members to the National ABCA organization
• Must have completed their 3rd Quarter/2nd Trimester in an accredited DC program
• Along with the application and essay, students are asked to submit an official college transcript and two letters of recommendation

• Plan to practice in Nebraska upon graduation from chiropractic college/university
• Maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA while completing undergraduate and graduate studies
• Resided in Nebraska for at least two years or graduated from a high school in Nebraska
• Currently a student member of the NCPA or become a student member of the NCPA

• The student must be a member of the Iowa Chiropractic Society and have successfully completed a minimum of 3 trimesters and maintained a cumulative 2.5 GPA at the time of application.  The student must plan to reside and practice in the state of Iowa

• Students pursuing a career in Chiropractic health care.
• Applicants may be enrolled in undergraduate studies with the intent of becoming a Chiropractic Physician or may already be enrolled in a Chiropractic college
• Applicants may be High School Seniors with plans to study chiropractic upon graduation.
• Open only to Macomb County residents (Applicants are asked to please provide a home address in Macomb County even if presently residing out of state while attending a Chiropractic College.)
• Transcripts are required but may be unofficial “issued to student” transcripts. Letters of reference are highly recommended.

• Be in good academic standing and enrolled in a CCE-accredited, chiropractic degree-granting program located in the United States or a U.S. Territory at any time during 2025.
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident with a valid U.S. address and taxpayer identification number (e.g., Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) at the time of application and when the scholarship is awarded.

 Contest Instructions:

1. Submit an original essay on any topic of your choice, as long as the topic is relevant to chiropractic. Themes may include: history, philosophy, practice perspectives, jurisprudence/law, ethics, theory, sociology, comparative religions, politics, and aspects of social sciences that address historical or philosophical approaches, in addition to clinical or public health-related topics.
2. Required to enter the competition.
   1. 1. An original essay, submitted as a Word document. Length: no shorter than 1200 and no longer than 3500 words. Word count does not include title or references.
      2. A letter from your registrar confirming enrollment and that you are in good academic standing in your chiropractic program.
      3. The essay file must be a Word document. The file name should be no longer than 30 characters. Your last name should be listed first, then your first name, for the file name. Example: Smith_Joe_2025Essay_Contest.
3. Judging criteria: relevance to the chiropractic profession, scholarly style, writing quality, originality, and use of references. See submission site for more details.
4. Announcements of winning essays will be made by December 31, 2025.
5. Only one essay is allowed per student per competition and only one author per essay. Students who submitted in the past but did not win may compete again with a new essay.
6.  Submit contest materials by October 1, 2025, to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025NBCEEssayContest

• New Mexico resident enrolled full-time and in good standing at an accredited U.S. chiropractic college
• Enrolled in at least 4th quarter or 3rd trimester of study
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 recommended

• Oklahoma resident at least 5 years prior to application
• Enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited chiropractic school
• Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA

• South Dakota resident
• Enrolled in and completed first trimester of accredited chiropractic college
• GPA of 2.5 or better

• The recipient must remain a full-time student enrolled in a Doctorate of Chiropractic program at an accredited Chiropractic college or university in the U.S. through December 2025, or they shall forfeit the award.
• Minimum 2.7 GPA.
• Recommendation questionnaire completed through the online application portal. Contact listed for recommendation will be sent a link to complete an online questionnaire.
• The recipient must agree to keep the award confidential until it is announced at The FCA National Convention in Orlando, Florida, in August 2025, or they will forfeit it.
• Applicants may not be family members of employees, officers, or owners of ChiroHealthUSA.

• Commitment to the importance of sports chiropractic services to athletes in training and competition, and to the future growth of the chiropractic profession
• Personal participation in fitness and sports activities
• Contribution to sports chiropractic at your college (examples listed on their website)

Northwestern Graduate Noah Emanuel was a 2017 Scholarship Recipient!

• Louisiana resident and the intent to practice in Louisiana upon graduation
• Current enrollment at minimum of Tri-4 or equivalent in a CCE accredited chiropractic college
• Current GPA of 2.75 or better

• Paying for Graduate School:  Scholarships, Resources & Tips for Navigating the Application Process

• Children of active duty, retired or qualifying deceased Sailors and Marines
• Must be under age 23 by September 30 of current academic year
• Surviving children of Sailors and Marines who passed on active duty or after retirement
• Spouses of active duty or retired Sailors and Marines
• Active duty Sailor or Marine enrolled in a MECEP/MECP program is eligible for the loan

• This guide provides a list of veteran and dependent scholarships by state as well as reasons to apply, how to find scholarships, and application tips

• Apply for open scholarships from SVA’s Partners.  These are distributed to top student veterans in a manner that doesn’t interfere with the G.I. Bill or other financial aid and total over $100,000 annually

• This scholarship supports Veterans and their children in the pursuit of higher education

Aug 1 – Nov 15 for Spring

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be retired, honorably discharged, active duty, or a member of the National Guard or Reserve
• Separated with or currently hold a military rank of E-5 or below
• Demonstrate a need for financial assistance

• A variety of scholarships are available to veterans and their spouses and families

• • Only U.S. citizens can apply.
  • Must be a member of the Minnesota Health Literacy Partnership. Applicant may enroll upon award.
  • Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
  • Must be enrolled full-time during the 2024-2025 academic year in an undergraduate or graduate degree seeking program at an accredited Minnesota college or university in one of the following academic areas:
    • Biomedical Sciences, Pre-Health Professional School (e.g., Allied Health, Dental, Medical, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Nursing, or Veterinarian Medicine), any other relevant medical or healthcare studies

• Applicant must be a current college student already studying at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
• A written essay and 3.0 GPA is required

• Applicant must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited US college or university for the semester they are applying to receive the scholarship.
• A 1000-word essay is required

2nd Place = $500

3rd Place = $250

• Are you a full-time college student?  Do you have a passion for raising awareness about the dangers associated with substance abuse and addiction?

• Submit an essay on how addiction has affected your life
• Be a full-time college or university student (individuals taking 12 credits – about four classes each semester).
• Be at least 18 years old.

• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and must be enrolled (or preparing to enroll) at an accredited college or university in the United States by the scholarship selection date.
• Only one essay submission per person. Duplicate submissions are ignored/deleted.
• There are no GPA requirements to win this scholarship.

• Applicant must be attending a post-secondary educational facility
• Submission of a 500-1,000 word essay required
• You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible

• Be an enrolled member of a federally or state-recognized tribe, or a descendent of an enrolled member.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
• Full-time enrollment at an accredited, nonprofit institution of higher learning.

• Have resided in St. Paul or a nearby community for one year at the time of application.
• Be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in an undergraduate course of study at NWHSU.
• Applicants must maintain a 2.0 GPA

• Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply.
• Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in fall 2026. Full-time and part-time degree-seeking students are eligible.
• Note: students pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply; students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree or higher are not eligible to apply.

• Citizen of the United States or in possession of an Alien Registration Card
• High school senior or enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university
• Achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Pursuing a degree in the medical field such as therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition, laboratory science, dentistry, health law, etc.
• Although all students with the above criteria are welcome to apply for this scholarship, preference will be given to students with a physical disability.

• Bold.org is a student scholarship platform
• Offers a wide variety of scholarships for current college students

Opportunity 2 – Dec. 31 Annually

• a high school senior that has been accepted to an accredited university or a current student enrolled in college courses

• Applicants must have a GPA average above 2.4
• Submission of a 1000 word essay is required

• Must be a 1/4 or more American Indian, and an enrolled member of a U.S. tribe
• Students must attend a college or university on a full-time basis, seeking a BA or higher.

• Be legal resident of the fifty (50) U.S. or the District of Columbia
• Be enrolled as an undergraduate in accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning for the school year.

• Be actively enrolled in a university or college.
• Be seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree with the purpose of pursuing a career in behavioral health or healthcare related field
• This scholarship is for students who are seeking a degree in any mental health or healthcare related field

• Work experience
• Community service – Your involvement in supporting the health and wellbeing of your community
• Goal statement – Your health career and future goals as a health care provider
• Overcoming a challenge – How you have overcome a challenge to achieve a goal

Essay – How do you plan to use your background, education, and future career to improve access to quality health care in underserved communities?

Round 1:  January 3 -March 31

Round 2: May 3-August 1

Round 3: September 1-November 30

$500 to each winner every contest

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a university or college as a full-time student
• The application is handled in essay format. To apply, submit an essay of no less than 750 words

• Culturally diverse student accepted to or enrolled in a post-high school program
• Resident of Minnesota or Western Wisconsin or attending school in Minnesota or Western Wisconsin
• Volunteer and/or Community Service
• Minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Pursuing a career in healthcare and demonstrated financial need

• This scholarship is open to all high school and college students who will be attending an accredited college or university.

• Must be of Hispanic heritage

• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA 

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students

• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2024-2025 academic year

• Open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and post-graduate students
• Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university in the United States
• Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident

• Must be of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea)
• Will be a full-time student at a school in one of the designated Midwestern region states during the 2024-2025 school year
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Can demonstrate a need for financial assistance

• One-fourth or more American Indian ancestry OR an enrolled member or citizen of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Canadian First Nation
• Minnesota resident student
• Apply for other existing state and federal scholarship and grant programs
• Enroll at least ¾ time as an undergraduate OR ½ time as a graduate student in an education program leading to a certificate, diploma, or degree at an accredited postsecondary institution in Minnesota
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
• Not in default on a federal or state student loan or, if in default, have regained eligibility for federal or state student aid
• Qualify for either a Pell or State Grant and demonstrate financial need as an undergraduate student OR demonstrate financial need as a graduate student.

• Be Minnesota residents.
• Be enrolled 1-12 credits or more per term (undergraduates) or 1-6 credits or more per term (graduates).
• Has not received child care grant funds for a period of ten semesters or the equivalent.  Students who have withdrawn for active military service after December 31, 2002 are given an extra term of eligibility.
• Not have defaulted on a student loan.

• Native American or Alaska Native student
• AIGCS manages 5 scholarship programs. Each has its own award amount, eligibility criteria, deadlines and application.

• Have an active NIAF Membership.  Students may use their parent, guardian, or grandparent’s membership.
• Be enrolled in a US accredited institution of higher education on a full-time basis
• Have a GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0
• Be a United States Citizen or permanent resident alien.
• Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to or interest in Italian culture and heritage.

• Applicant must be studying in a healthcare field

• A student of color (Black African American, American Indian, Asian American or Pacific Islander, or Latino/a or Hispanic)
• A graduate of a Minnesota high school
• Enrolled in an accredited Minnesota post-secondary education institution
• Register and maintain full-time status throughout the academic year they are awarded the grant in order to remain eligible
• (Non U.S. Citizens are encouraged to apply)

• Identify as LGBTQ+.
• Be 17 years of age or older by June 1, 2026.
• Be either from or currently attending school in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, or the Native Nations therein.
• Be currently enrolled in or admitted to a GED program, community college, four-year college, university, graduate school, trade school, professional certificate program, or apprenticeship program for the 2025-2026 academic year.

$500

$250

• At least 18 years of age
• Minority students enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university in the United States
• Minimum 2.50 GPA.

• Enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program
• Be an undergraduate senior or graduate student who will complete their degree or program by the end of the Spring 2026 semester (can be either Fall 2025 or Spring 2026)
• Current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities
• Must be able to demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of your life, including personal, professional, educational, in your community, and online presence

• There are an array of scholarships for Hispanic/Latino, African American, Native American, Asian and Pacific students.  Each scholarship has different requirements.

• For the Spring 2026 semester, we are offering our $1,000 Perseverance Scholarship to support the education of a student who overcame a severe injury or medical issue in their life.

• SoFi is giving away $2,500 for school every month.  All with no essays.  No effort or expense to enter

• Enrolled in an accredited U.S. university or college for the upcoming semester.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Student enrolled at either a community college or university.

• The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans program is intended for immigrants and children of immigrants in the United States
• Must be pursuing full-time graduate degrees at United States institutions
• All students must be 30 or younger as of the application deadline

• We Will Transport It is a family owned business that believes the future of our society is in our youth community.  For that reason, We Will Transport It put $1,500 annually towards a scholarship fund that is paid out once per year, to one random applicant

• African American student
• UNCF manages more than 50 scholarship programs. Each has its own award amount, eligibility criteria, deadlines and application.

• Complete the application, and, in a few sentences, answer the question: How do you plan to incorporate self-care into your massage therapy practice and how will this help you promote the health of others?

• This scholarship is available to any massage student currently enrolled in an approved entry-level massage therapy training school or program in the US
• The student must be in good standing with their massage school and passing all classes

• College student scholarships are scholarships awarded to students who are currently attending or are about to attend college

• Be the natural, adopted, step-child or full dependent of a worker injured or killed in a work-related accident during the course and scope of employment with an employer based in Minnesota or Iowa and entitled to receive benefits under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act, Iowa Workers’ Compensation Act or other comparable benefit program exclusive to work-related injuries.
• Be a Minnesota or Iowa resident between the ages of 16 and 27 at the time of the application.
• Be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident.
• Have a high school diploma, GED or be a high school student in good standing. Academic achievement, aptitude, extracurricular activities, number of hours the applicant works and community service of the applicant are all considered. Grade point average will be reviewed against the number of hours the applicant works and his or her community involvement.
• Be pursuing a primary college or university degree (bachelor’s or associate’s), vocational education and training (certificate or license) or master’s degree from an accredited school.
• Demonstrate financial need.

Submit a completed application