UWS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

UWS Scholarships

UWS Scholarships may be awarded based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA, academic merit, and/or other qualifying factors. All scholarships are applied to tuition, and are open to both U.S. citizens and residents of other countries. UWS scholarships are made possible through donations and institutional funds that are administered by the Scholarship Committee. Award amounts are determined by scholarship criteria, financial need and available funds.

The scholarship application should be submitted to the Admissions Office with essays and other materials as required.

Scholarship Application Deadlines:

July 1 for Fall 2010 applicants (applicants will be notified by July 16)

October 29 for Winter 2011 applicants (applicants will be notified by November 15)

Presidential Scholarship Program

Presidential Scholarships are awarded to exceptional Fall and Winter applicants. Scholarship recipients will be selected from the eligible applicant pool based on academic strength, outstanding extracurricular activities or leadership qualities as identified by the Scholarship Committee. Awards are subject to available funding. No application is required for the Presidential Scholarship as all admitted students will automatically receive consideration.

Women in Chiropractic Scholarship

The field of chiropractic has disproportionately been dominated by men since its founding more than a century ago. To encourage more women to join the profession, UWS will award an incoming first quarter student with the Women in Chiropractic award. Applicants must demonstrate how they were inspired to become Chiropractic Physicians, what they hope for the future of women in the profession, and how they plan to encourage other women to become chiropractors. A $5,000 scholarship will be awarded each Fall and Winter Quarter to one qualifying applicant. The award will be distributed during the first year of study only (3 quarters) provided students maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Preferred: female student, bachelor’s degree, 3.0 minimum grade point average

Essay Questions:

1. Describe how a Doctor of Chiropractic has influenced your desire to join the chiropractic profession.
2. What are some of the challenges facing women in chiropractic today, and what hopes do you have for the future of the profession to overcome these hurdles?
3. How will you encourage other women to become chiropractors?

Cultural Diversity Scholarship

In hopes of promoting diversity on campus, UWS encourages multi-ethnic and minority students to apply for the Cultural Diversity Scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity within the UWS community and explain how they intend to continue that tradition within their own practice upon graduation. A $5,000 scholarship will be awarded each Fall and Winter Quarter to one qualifying applicant. The award will be distributed during the first year of study only (3 quarters) provided students maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Preferred: culturally diverse or minority background, bachelor’s degree, 3.0 minimum grade point average

Essay Questions:

1. Describe your experience working with issues of diversity as an undergraduate, and explain how that experience has affected you on a personal level. 
2. Describe how you plan to foster diversity on the UWS campus.
3. Describe how you intend to continue your work supporting underrepresented groups as a UWS graduate.

Career Change Scholarship

Applicants who are making a career change to pursue the Doctor of Chiropractic degree are encouraged to apply for the Career Change Scholarship. Applicants must submit an essay reflecting on their professional experience in their former field and outline what has inspired them to embark on a career in chiropractic. A $5,000 scholarship will be awarded each Fall and Winter Quarter to one qualifying applicant. The award will be distributed during the first year of study only (3 quarters) provided students maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Preferred: admitted students changing careers to become a Doctor of Chiropractic, bachelor’s degree, 3.0 minimum grade point average

Essay Question:

Please reflect on your professional experience working in your former field, and describe what has inspired you to embark on a career in chiropractic or massage therapy.

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Students may also wish to visit www.fastweb.com to search for scholarships.

The federal government warns that any scholarship search or offer that requests money for its services is to be avoided. These tend not to be legitimate.

International Student Grant

Western States Chiropractic College offers a US$500/term grant to all international students enrolling in Fall 2010 or Winter 2011. To remain eligible, students must maintain a 2.5 term GPA while enrolled in the Doctor of Chiropractic program. For students entering in the Fall of 2010 or Winter of 2011, the grant is valid for the duration of the program.