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.
(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: 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: 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: 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: 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
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