We highly encourage students to exhaust every possible avenue to lower their out of pocket costs to attend Life Chiropractic College West. Once you’ve applied for every internally-funded scholarship at Life West, you should absolutely take the time to explore outside scholarships.
While Life West has no direct affiliation with the scholarships below, we’ve provided a list to help get you started. For obvious reasons, these are provided as a courtesy and it should be clear that we can’t confirm the continued availability or accuracy of the information below. We simply hope you find the list helpful as a jumping-off point.
Deadline: May of each year
Award: $500 – $1,000
Application: www.abcachiro.com
Criteria: Active member of local SABCA chapter and national ABCA organization and have
completed at least 3 quarters/2 trimesters of chiropractic college. Requires essay on specific topics, official transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
Deadline: May of each year
Award: $500
Application: https://www.arcticchiropracticjuneau.com/chiropractor_juneau.php
Criteria: Full-time student by October of applying year with a GPA of 2.5 or greater in previous academic year and essay questions. Must be a U.S. citizen or Canadian resident.
Deadline: August 31st of each year
Award: Six $1,000 scholarships
Application: https://anjc.info/education-scholarship/
Criteria: Applicants must be a NJ resident and plan on practicing in NJ, requires several short (75 words or less) essays to specific questions.
Deadline: April of each year
Award: $15,000
Application: chusascholar.com
Criteria: 2.7 GPA, letter of recommendation, demonstrate leadership/service in community and the chiropractic profession.
Deadline: July of each year
Award: Three $1,000 awards (one for each CA chiro college)
Application: https://calchiro.org/california-chiropractic-foundation/
Criteria: The areas of diversity can include, but are not limited to: Race, Ethnicity, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Age, Disability and Single Parent. recipients will demonstrate a commitment to advocating for diversity and inclusion in their educational career as well as in the community at large.
Deadline: July of each year
Award: Varies
Application: https://calchiro.org/california-chiropractic-foundation/
Criteria: California resident, second year or later, member of CCA, letter(s) of recommendation and active in governmental affairs activities of CCA or other state/national chiropractic association.
Deadline: June 30th of each year
Award: Not specified
Application: https://www.cal-online.org/scholarship-info
Criteria: Last 7 quarters/Junior or Senior in chiropractic program with a minimum GPA of 2.75. 3 letters of recommendation. Residency in the state of Louisiana prior to college and the intent to practice in Louisiana upon graduation.
Deadline: April 30th of each year
Award: Two $1000, two $750, and one $500 ($500-$1000) $200-$500
Application: www.christianchiropractors.org/scholarship
Criteria: Christian attending an accredited chiropractic school and 300-500 word essay.
Deadline: February of each year
Award: Varies
Application: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Criteria: Applicant must be a full-time student attending an accredited chiropractic college, demonstrate a strong interest in health care delivery, and have financial need. Preference given to applicants from Tennessee.
Deadline: October 31st of each year
Two Different Amounts: Four awards available as registration for online learning Certificate of Sports Chiropractic (value of $2,500) with a cash prize of $500 and one year honorary position on a FICS commission. One award of $1000.
Application: https://fics.sport/student-scholarships/
Criteria: Criteria: Scholarship 1: Final Two Years of Study, graduating on or after the year of the award and Scholarship 2: Emerging Student, open to all students with two or more years left of study. Essay (500-750 words), description of participation and contributions to sports chiropractic at school and in your community, and letter of recommendation.
Deadline: June 1st of each year
Award: up to five $3,000 scholarships
Application: https://cdn.ce21.com/global/e9oo1jrpgkqd4gd4q6fzfq.pdf
Criteria: Essay, 2 letters of recommendation, member of NCPA, resident Nebraska or graduated HS in Nebraska, 3.00 GPA.
Deadline: March 1st and October 1st of each year
Award: $500
Application: https://nmchiro.org/scholarship/
Criteria: Applicant must be a New Mexico student in good standing at an accredited chiropractic college in the U.S. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is recommended and student must be attending school full-time and be in at least his/her fourth quarter of study.
Deadline: August of each year
Award: Varies
Application: https://www.oscachiro.org/page/foundation
Criteria: Student member of the OSCA, completed at least 2 years of accredited chiropractic program and earned at least a 3.0 GPA, willing to reside and practice in the state of Ohio, essay and transcript submission.
Deadline: April 30th of each year
Award: Up to $2500
Application: https://www.scchiropractic.org/ (type scholarship name in search box)
Criteria: Must have a 2.5 GPA, resident of SC, student member of SCCA, extracurricular activities and a brief essay. (respond to two question prompts)
Deadline: April 1st of each year
Award: Varies
Application: http://www.livewellsouthdakota.com/
Criteria: Requires GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of one quarter and brief essays
Deadline: March of each year
Award: 5 – $1000 scholarship
Application: www.sterling-heights.net
Criteria: Must be from Macomb County/Michigan, not based on GPA, required brief application.
Deadline: August 16th of each year
Award: $2,000
Application: https://wichiro.org/page/scholarships
Criteria: 9th Qtr or higher, student member of WCA, resident WI or intend to practice in WI, GPA 3.1 or higher, extracurricular activities, essay.
Deadline: October 31st of each year
Award: $1,000
Application: https://wcwchiropractors.org/
Criteria: Applicant must be a WCWC member and demonstrate leadership qualities along with community service/participation. An essay of at least 200 words, how this scholarship will help you, list associated : activities, community projects, and memberships, include 3 references.
(RACE, ETHNICITY, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, AGE AND DISABILITY)
Deadline: Diversity & Inclusion
Award: $500 – 1,000
Application: www.abcachiro.com
Criteria: Active member of local SABCA chapter and national ABCA organization and have completed at least 3 quarters/2 trimesters of chiropractic college. Requires essay on specific topics, official transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
Deadline: July of each Year
Award: $500 – $1,000
Application: www.aigcs.org
Criteria: Must be full time at an accredited school in the U.S.; a member of a U.S. federal recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group or possess one fourth degree U.S. federally recognized Indian Blood
Deadline: November of each year
Award: $5,000 – $14,600
Application: https://aamsc.org/scholarships/
Criteria: Armenia descent or interest in Armenian culture with a desire to help the Health Field of the Armenian community. Must be involved in your community.
Deadline: March of Each Year
Award: Varies ($1,000-$1,500)
Application: https://www.caped.co/scholarships/
Criteria: California resident with at least a 2.5 GPA and must have medical or other written documentation that verifies your disability.
Deadline: July of each year
Award: Three $1,000 awards (one for each CA chiro college)
Application: https://calchiro.org/california-chiropractic-foundation/ )
Criteria: The areas of diversity can include, but are not limited to: Race, Ethnicity, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Age, Disability and Single Parent. recipients will demonstrate a commitment to advocating for diversity and inclusion in their educational career as well as in the community at large.
Deadline: February of each year
Award: Up to $4,000
Application: https://www.jcfs.org/jvsscholarships
Criteria: Jewish, Born and raised in Chicago metropolitan area or one year of full time employment in the area prior to enrollment, intend to remain or return the area. Full time in a graduate program in a helping profession.
Deadline: March 15th; April 30th; Sept. 15th of each year
Award: $500 – $5,000
Application: www.catchingthedream.org
Criteria: Open to American Indians or Alaskan Natives (1/4 degree or more) enrolled as members of a federal, state, or terminated tribe and have displayed high academic achievement and motivation. Must prove financial need.
Deadline: March 1st of each Year
Award: $1000
Application: www.aahd.us/initiatives/scholarship-program/
Criteria: Must have a documented disability, U.S. citizen or legal resident, and be attending graduate school full-time. Preference is given to applicants pursuing a degree in health and who have a history of volunteer work and community service.
Deadline: March 15th of each year
Award: $1,000 – $3,000
Application: www.hsf.net
Criteria: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage, a US Citizen or legal permanent resident, enrolled full-time, and have an accumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Deadline: March of each year
Award: Not specified
Application: https://jacl.org/scholarships
Criteria: Applicant must be an active JACL member at either an individual or student level. Applicant must be planning to attend college at graduate level in the upcoming fall.
Deadline: March 1st of each year
Award: $2,500 – 12,000
Application: www.niaf.org https://www.niaf.org/programs/scholarships/
Criteria: Applicants must be of Italian descent, have a 3.5 minimum GPA or demonstrate high academic achievement, have an active NIAF account (can use a relative account), and be a U.S citizen or permanent resident alien.
Deadline: April of each year
Award: $varies
Application: https://sites.google.com/site/tangscholarship/
Criteria: Self-identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender; (at least 25% API ancestry); and involved in the GLBT community. Graduate from a high school in one of the nine Bay Area counties. Demonstrated financial hardship and 3.0 GPA. Must be age of 17 to 25 by April of year applying.
Deadline: November 15th of each Year
Award: $20,000
Application: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/international/
Criteria: Women, including people who identify as women, in all fields of study; have citizenship in a country other than the U.S. and intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career. Must have at least 7 quarters (or more) quarters before graduating.
Deadline: May of each year
Award: $500
Application: https://www.arcticchiropracticjuneau.com/chiropractor_juneau.php
Criteria: Full-time student by October of applying year with a GPA of 2.5 or greater in previous academic year and essay questions. Must be a U.S. citizen or Canadian resident.
Deadline: April 30th of each year
Award: Two $1000, two $750, and one $500 ($500-$1000) $200-$500
Application: www.christianchiropractors.org/scholarship
Criteria: Christian attending an accredited chiropractic school and 300-500 word essay.
Deadline: April of each year
Award: $15,000
Application: https://chusascholar.com/
Criteria: 2.7 GPA, letter of recommendation, demonstrate leadership/service in community and the chiropractic profession.
Deadline: October 31st of each year
Two Different Amounts: Four awards available as registration for online learning Certificate of Sports Chiropractic (value of $2,500) with a cash prize of $500 and one year honorary position on a FICS commission. One award of $1000.
Application: https://fics.sport/student-scholarships/
Criteria: Criteria: Scholarship 1: Final Two Years of Study, graduating on or after the year of the award and Scholarship 2: Emerging Student, open to all students with two or more years left of study. Essay (500-750 words), description of participation and contributions to sports chiropractic at school and in your community, and letter of recommendation.
Deadline: January of each Year
Award: Varies (2018 – ten $10,000 awards)
Application: www.founderregionfellowship.org
Criteria: Women enrolled in doctoral programs, prefer non-traditional fields. U.S. Citizenship is not required. (enrolled in Northern California, Hawaii, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, or Palau.)
Deadline: June of each year
Award: $2,000 or higher ($500-$5,000)
Application: (https://www.kasf.org/scholarships/)
Criteria: Full time at a designated Western states school according to the KASF’s delineation of regions, cum GPA 3.0, financial need. Available to Korean American students (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea), including foreign students from Korea.
Deadline: October 31st of each year
Award: $1,000
Application: https://wcwchiropractors.org/
Criteria: Applicant must be a WCWC member and demonstrate leadership qualities along with community service/participation. An essay of at least 200 words, how this scholarship will help you, list associated : activities, community projects, and memberships, include 3 references.
Deadline: April 30th each year and November 15th each year
Award: Up to $5,000
Application: https://www.vfw.org/scholarships/
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, be retired, honorably discharged, active duty, or a member of National Guard/Reserve.
Deadline: November 15th of each Year
Award: $20,000
Application: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/international/
Criteria: Women, including people who identify as women, in all fields of study; have citizenship in a country other than the U.S. and intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career. Must have at least 7 quarters (or more) quarters before graduating.
Deadline: August of each year
Award: Up to $5000
Application: www.patsyminkfoundation.org
Criteria: Woman with minor children and low-income as stipulated on application.
Deadline: January of each Year
Award: Varies (2018 – ten $10,000 awards)
Application: www.founderregionfellowship.org
Criteria: Women enrolled in doctoral programs, prefer non-traditional fields. U.S. Citizenship is not required. (enrolled in Northern California, Hawaii, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, or Palau.)
Deadline: October 31st of each year
Award: $1,000
Application: https://wcwchiropractors.org/
Criteria: Applicant must be a WCWC member and demonstrate leadership qualities along with community service/participation. An essay of at least 200 words, how this scholarship will help you, list associated : activities, community projects, and memberships, include 3 references.
Deadline: July of each year
Award: $5,000 – $14,600
Application: https://sams.adhe.edu/Scholarship/Details/ARHEG
Criteria: Arkansas residency with good academic standing and a demonstration of financial need.
Deadline: May of each year
Award: Up to $6,000
Application: www.okhighered.org or www.okcollegestart.org
Criteria: Must be a permanent resident of Oklahoma for not less than 5 years prior to applying for this scholarship and maintain an accumulative GPA of 3.0 or better throughout the program of no more than 4 years.
Deadline: March 1st of each year (Varies?)
Award: $1,000 or more
Application: app.oregonstudentaid.gov
Criteria: Varies. Oregon residents only
Deadline: October of each year
Award: Up to $25,000
Application: www.pdsoros.org/apply
Criteria: Applicants must be an immigrant or child of an immigrant and be age 30 or younger. Must be in the first or second year of a graduate program.
Deadline: February each year
Award: Varies/multi list of scholarships
Application: http://vsac.org/pay/student-aid-options/scholarships/vsac-assisted-scholarships
Criteria: online application, essays, letters of recommendation, transcripts
Deadline: October of each year
Award: $2,000 – $6.00
Application: https://www.usni.org/essay-contests/2022/2022-general-prize-essay-contest
Criteria: Essay on topic. Open to active-duty military, reservists, veterans and civilians
