Chiropractic Homecoming Scholarships List
These scholarships are available to students in the College of Chiropractic. We thank our generous donors for creating and sustaining student scholarships. Their generosity allows students to study chiropractic at Northwestern and become leaders in their profession. Find out how to apply.
Dr. Vincent A. Pankrantz Memorial Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established by the family and friends of Vincent A. Pankrantz, DC, a 1949 graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic. Dr. Pankrantz passed away on Dec. 16, 2004.
No. of awards: 1
Anticipated award: $1000
Financial need requirement
Applicant must be from a Midwestern state (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin)
Full-time chiropractic student in T8 or T9
Dr. John B. Wolfe Scholarship
Established to honor John B. Wolfe, DC, who founded Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 1941 and served as president for 42 years.
No. of awards: 1
Anticipated award: $1000
Current chiropractic student, T5 – T8.
Dr. Norman Horns Faculty Legacy Scholarship
Created in December 2002 by then-T6 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, 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.
No. of awards: 2
Anticipated award: $1,500
Current chiropractic student, T5 – T10.
Gail Sawyer Scholarship
Gail Sawyer was the beloved wife of Russell E. Sawyer, Jr., DC, a 1982 graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic. She was also the recording secretary of the American Chiropractic Association. An endowed fund was established in her memory from many memorial gifts.
No. of awards: 1
Anticipated award: $1000
Financial need requirement
Current chiropractic student, T4 – T10.
Standard Process® Scholarship
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, Northwestern and the profession of natural health care. Final selection is made by Standard Process.
No. of awards: 3
Anticipated award: $5,000
Standard Process essay requirement:
- Essay Question: Standard Process believes that whole food nutrition is essential for maintaining health. We also believe that healthcare providers offer the best direction to guide patients in their nutritional needs. As you will soon be in practice, how will you plan to implement nutrition into your practice to change your patients’ lives?
General Chiropractic Scholarships
Established in 2005, awards are provided by contributions from alumni and friends of Northwestern Health Sciences University.
No. of awards: 5
Anticipated award: $2,000
Financial need requirement
Current chiropractic student T2 – T10.
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Dr. Edward L. Wallick Memorial Scholarship
Established by the University Board of Trustees in recognition of Edward L. Wallick, DC, for his dedication and service to the profession and to the College of Chiropractic.
No. of awards: 1
Anticipated award: $1,000
Current chiropractic student T6 – T10
Dr. J. Lamoine De Rusha Scholarship
Established when J. Lamoine De Rusha, DC, and his wife, Klara, were honored at the 1983 College of Chiropractic Homecoming.
No. of awards: 1
Anticipated award: $1,500
Current Chiropractic student T3 – T10
Dr. John and Rita McKiernan Scholarship
Established by John and Rita McKiernan, parents of Joe and Jim McKiernan who are both graduates of Northwestern College of Chiropractic. The McKiernan’s established 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.
No. of awards: 1
Anticipated award: $500
Current chiropractic student T4 – T10
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Dr. Ronald R. Bubel Memorial Scholarship
Ronald. R. Bubel, DC, was a well known and much loved doctor of chiropractic in South Dakota, as well as a long-time supporter of the College of Chiropractic. Dr. Bubel served in every elected position of the South Dakota Chiropractic Association. He was elected Secretary-Treasurer in 1978 and served in this position until 1999. Dr. Bubel also served many years on the University Board of Trustees. The scholarship is funded through the Dr. Ronald R. Bubel Memorial Fund, established in 2004 by the South Dakota Chiropractic Association to honor the memory of this incredible man and colleague. This scholarship was established to assist a deserving student from South Dakota.
No. of awards: 1
Anticipated award: $500
SD Resident
General Scholarship Fund
To qualify for this scholarship applicant must demonstrate financial need.
No. of awards: 1
Anticipated award amount: $1500
Current chiropractic student T2 – T10
Sweere Academic Scholars Award
Established through the generosity of Harry and Janice Sweere, the brother and sister-in-law of retired Northwestern professor Joseph Sweere, DC. The Sweere Family Scholarship Fund represents an endowment gift of $1,000,000 by Harry and Janice Sweere, the founders of Ergotron, Inc. – an internationally recognized company that designs and markets ergonomic computer mounting solutions.
The scholarship is awarded automatically based on having one of the highest grade point averages of all chiropractic students. There is no application procedure.
No. of awards: All 4.0 GPA students will be awarded
Anticipated award amount: $30,000 will be distributed evenly among the 4.0 GPA students (awarded each subsequent year to those students who maintain their academic position – up to a maximum of 4 awards)
Learn more about the Sweere Academic Scholars Award.
V. Duane Henre Scholarship
Established in memory of V. Duane Henry who served as assistant to the president for Institutional Advancement and Alumni Affairs at Northwestern College of Chiropractic from 1979-1985.
No. of awards: 1
Anticipated award: $500
Current chiropractic student T7 – T10
Dr. Alfred D. and Ann Traina Scholarship
Established by the College of Chiropractic Alumni Association in honor of Alfred D. Traina, DC, the president of Northwestern Health Sciences University from 2001 to 2006 and his wife, Ann. Dr. Traina is recognized for his unselfish devotion to the University and natural health care.
No. of awards: 1
Anticipated award: $1000
Financial need requirement
Foot Levelers Education Foundation Scholarship
In addition to becoming the leading provider of custom-made Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers and related healthcare products, Foot Levelers has a remarkable history of support to many chiropractic academic institutions. The philanthropic legacy of the company’s founder, Monte H. Greenawalt, DC, DABCO, continues today under the leadership of his son, Kent Greenawalt. The Greenawalt’s have been supporting Northwestern since the early 1980s and their gift in 2006 funded construction of a new library for the University.
No. of awards: 2
Anticipated award: $1000
Financial need requirement
Dr. John F. Allenburg Scholarship
Established by the College of Chiropractic Alumni Association Board in honor of John F. Allenburg, DC, President of Northwestern Health Sciences University from 1992-2001. Dr. Allenburg gave nearly 40 years of his life in service to Northwestern and the chiropractic profession.
No. of awards: 2
Anticipated award: $1000
Financial need requirement
Current chiropractic student T4 – T10
Douglas Scholarship
Janet Douglas, DC, a 1979 graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic, and her husband, Larry, established a permanent fund from proceeds of the Classic Car benefit drawing held during Homecoming in the early 1980s. Dr. Douglas and her husband donated a 1939 Ford Tudor for the benefit.
No. of awards: 1
Anticipated award: $500
Full-time female chiropractic student in T4 – T10
Dr. Donald L. Saunders Memorial Scholarship
No. of awards: 1
Anticipated award: $1000
Current Chiropractic T5-T10
Resident of Minnesota five years prior to enrollment at Northwestern
Academic excellence
Extra-curricular service
Financial need
Rayus Radiology Scholarship
In 2008, Rayus Radiology funded the construction of a technology-enhanced instructional lab on NWHSU’s campus that has become an invaluable academic resource for both students and faculty. Since it was founded in 1981 by Kenneth Heithoff, MD, Rayus Radiology has grown to become a national network of 50 imaging centers nationwide. The radiologists of Rayus Radiology respect and work closely with the chiropractic profession and are nationally recognized for their expertise in spine, neurological, musculoskeletal, body, and cardiac imaging.
No. of awards: 1
Anticipated award: $1000
Second or third year student enrolled in College of Chiropractic
Actively engaged in leadership activities on campus
Chiropractic Alumni Association Community Service Scholarship
No of awards: 2
Anticipated award: $500
Student must be in good standing with the University
Student must have a GPA above 2.5
Student must demonstrate significant volunteer time in service to the community (this may include service to the NWHSU community and/or the community at-large, global community, or their home community).
Chiropractic Alumni Association School Service Scholarship
No. of awards: 1
Anticipated award: $500
Student must be in good standing with the University
Student must have a GPA above 2.5
Student must demonstrate significant volunteer time in service to NWHSU (Student Senate, Clubs, Organizations, Tutoring, Mentoring, etc.)
C Cassirer Scholarship
Dr. Christopher Cassirer, ScD, MPH was the seventh President and Chief Executive Officer of Northwestern Health Sciences University. Dr. Cassirer served the University until June 2018.
No. of awards: 1
Anticipated award: $500
Student must be a single mother and funds to be used for childcare
J David Mitchell Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Mitchell was a well known Chiropractor for over 60 years, helping patients from all across northern Minnesota and also having served as the President of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association. Dr. Mitchel is a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University.
No. of awards: 5
Anticipated award: $2000