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Welcome to the Scholarship page at SCU. The scholarships are made available through the generosity of our university donors, alumni, and friends. Scholarships are merit-based, needeadd-based, and non-need-based monetary awards.
Looking to offset college costs without the burden of loans or extra work? Scholarships at SCU are available for you to apply to help reduce the cost of your tuition. They are designed to reward, encourage, and assist students pursue academic excellence and leadership roles. Additional criteria, such as campus or community activities, volunteer work, work experience, and financial need are considered during the selection process. The Scholarship Application Process is open for the Fall, Spring and Summer Term unless otherwise specified by a specific scholarship. Scholarship deadlines for each term is as follows:
Don’t miss out on this chance to make your education more affordable. Apply for scholarships today.
We offer a variety of scholarships to support our students in their academic journey. Scholarships are available for:
Eligibility Criteria:
While many scholarships are open to all entering students, some have specific criteria, such as:
Please review the specific eligibility criteria for each scholarship, as some may have additional requirements that could affect your eligibility.
By understanding and meeting these criteria, you can find the scholarships that best align with your background and goals. We encourage you to explore all the opportunities available to you and apply to those for which you are eligible.
You will automatically be considered for all scholarship opportunities for which you meet the minimum criteria if you submit all required application materials by the required deadline. Your application will then be made available to the Scholarship Committee for further consideration. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will receive a notification from the Office of Financial Aid. If you have the honor of being a recipient, you may be asked to write a thank you letter to the donors or University friends that made it possible!
SCU Scholarships create opportunities for students from all walks of life to reach their full potential and attend the premier whole health university in the nation.
Some of the scholarships listed below will require you to provide a reference letter.
The following scholarships are open to all new undergraduate and graduate students
An eligible student pursuing a degree or certificate can receive a $1,000 scholarship in the name of the SCU alumni who referred the student. Applicants for the Alumni Relations Referral Assistance Program at the entrance with SCU must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in all their undergraduate coursework and demonstrate participation in community service or outreach at their prior institution. Interested applicants must notify the Office of Admissions of the referring alumni’s contact information (full name, email, and phone number) for verification by emailing admissions@scuhs.edu and notifying their Admissions Advisor.
The SCU Alumni Scholarship was initiated to provide financial assistance to outstanding students who exhibit great potential for service and leadership to the University. In line with Alumni Services purpose to foster connection and communication between alumni, the University, and current students, this scholarship is intended to support the recipients’ academic journeys. Only applicants from degree programs will be considered, and recipients are selected based on the strength of their applications. The scholarship will be distributed over the first three terms of enrollment.
Description: Alumni Scholarship for all entering undergraduate and graduate students. There is one scholarship for $5,000 to be awarded over the first three terms of continuous enrollment.
Criteria: Applicants must be in good standing with a minimum entering CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in any undergraduate or graduate program at SCU and continuous enrollment. Personal Statement (300 words) In what ways do you envision yourself embodying SCU’s Whole Person Health in your future career as a healthcare practitioner or professional?
This scholarship is closed or no longer available.
Cooke Scholarship was created for African American or Black students that are pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree leading to a career in whole person health. This scholarship will be awarded in the Fall term. The chosen recipients will receive a $3,000 award over three terms.
Description: Scholarship for entering African American and Black students pursuing a degree in whole person health for Fall 2024.
Criteria:
Description: Institutional Benefactor Scholarship for all entering undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships will be awarded for students enrolled in clinical programs up to $10,000 and distributed over the length of the degree program. Scholarships will be awarded for students in non-clinical programs up to $5,000 and distributed over the length of the degree program. Scholarships are limited.
Criteria: Applicants must be in good standing with a minimum entering CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in any undergraduate or graduate program at SCU and maintain continuous enrollment. Applicants must complete the Scholarship Application and submit a Personal Statement (300 words): In what ways do you envision yourself embodying SCU’s Whole Person Health in your future career as a healthcare practitioner or professional?
SCU’s Canadian Scholarship is for F-1 Visa Canadian students who are enrolled in the Doctor of Chiropractic program and provides a maximum of a 20% discount on tuition. Students must be continuously enrolled full-time, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, remain in good academic and conduct standing, and adhere to all student rights and responsibilities as outlined in the University Catalog. This scholarship is automatically provided to those who qualify with no application required and is subject to modification based on quarterly reviews by the university.
Description: Fitches Scholarship is available to all entering students who are members of a congregation traditionally associated with the Churches of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). Scholarships will be awarded for students enrolled in clinical programs up to $10,000 and distributed over the length of the degree program. Scholarships will be awarded for students in non-clinical programs up to $5,000 and distributed over the length of the degree program. Scholarships are limited.
Criteria: Fitches Scholarship is available to students who are members of a congregation traditionally associated with the Churches of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Description: Mindlin Scholarship is for all entering undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships will be awarded for students enrolled in clinical programs up to $10,000 and distributed over the length of the degree program. Scholarships will be awarded for students in non-clinical programs up to $5,000 and distributed over the length of the degree program. Scholarships are limited.
Criteria: To be considered for the Mindlin Scholarship Fund, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Description: Scholarship for all entering students.There is one scholarship for $1,500 to be awarded over the first three terms of continuous enrollment.
Criteria: Applicants must be in good standing with a minimum entering CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in any undergraduate or graduate program at SCU and maintain continuous enrollment. Applicants must complete the Scholarship Application and submit a Personal Statement (300 words): In what ways do you envision yourself embodying SCU’s Whole Person Health in your future career as a healthcare practitioner or professional?
Legacy Scholarship has been designed to acknowledge and recognize the children and grandchildren of SCU alumni who have also chosen to pursue a career in complementary and alternative health care. Students who are awarded the Legacy Scholarship will receive a 5% discount on tuition for each of their 10 terms at SCU provided they maintain a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA. The applicant for this scholarship must provide appropriate documentation of their relationship with the alumnus.
The following scholarships are specific to the academic programs offered at SCU
The DAcCHM Merit Scholarship is available to incoming students who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship award is $5,000 and will be awarded over 10 terms. To be eligible for consideration, students must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher and be continuously enrolled and in good standing. A scholarship application is not required. SCU will determine eligibility based on the information provided in your application.
The Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM) Out-of-State Scholarship is for incoming Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine students who reside outside of California. The scholarship is $8,000 and will be awarded over 10 terms. To be eligible for consideration, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must be continuously enrolled and in good standing. A scholarship application is not required. SCU will determine eligibility based on the information provided in your application.
The Relocation Housing Scholarship is for incoming Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM) students who reside outside of California or beyond a reasonable distance to commute to campus. The scholarship provides $8,000 towards housing and will be awarded over 3 terms. This scholarship applies only to students living in SCU housing starting with their first term in the DAcCHM program. This scholarship is automatically provided to those who qualify and complete a housing application and deposit.
Description: Scholarship for entering Eastern Medicine Department (EMD) students. There is one scholarship for $5,000 to be awarded over the first three terms of continuous enrollment.
Criteria: To be eligible for the EMD Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Description: Stephen and Mrs. Alice Kwan Care and Love Scholarship is a merit and need-based academic scholarship available to candidates for admission to our Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM) graduate program at SCU. The scholarship award covers 50% of the DAcCHM program tuition each term the student remains eligible.
Criteria: Applicants must demonstrate commitment to integrative healthcare, demonstrate financial need, and have an entering grade point average (GPA) of 3.4 or higher. In addition to the SCU Scholarship application, three letters of recommendation from supervisors and/or previous or current faculty of courses taken must be submitted as well. These letters can be emailed directly to financialaid@scuhs.edu. Upon notification of scholarship selection, scholarship recipients must also agree to other terms as indicated by the donors. *
Description: This is a need-based scholarship for third year Acupuncture or Chiropractic female students that have high scholastic standing. There is one scholarship for $3,000 to be awarded over the first three terms of continuous enrollment.
Criteria: To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
The AOM Scholarship Fund established by the Trudy McAllister Foundation supports students who show promise of making significant contributions either to clinical practice and/or to the understanding of the role of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) in a modern context. The Foundation also supports research and related activities that promote the advancement of AOM.
Description: Scholarship for entering Ayurveda students.There is one scholarship for $1,000 to be distributed over the published length of the entire program.
Criteria: To be eligible for the Ayurveda Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Make the transfer to SCU an easy one by participating in the BSHS Transfer Scholarship saving $100 on every credit hour taken. Students participating in the BSHS Transfer Scholarship are afforded the following services/benefits. A reduction of $100/credit hour for all courses taken as part of the BSHS degree and guaranteed admission to the SCU BSHS program provided the student meets all requirements. BSHS transfer students are eligible to transfer to SCU once they complete 57 credit hours of approved coursework with some transferable coursework from a Partner College. Partner Colleges currently include Rio Hondo College and Santa Monica College. SCU is continuing to grow the number of Partner Colleges, if your school is not on the list, please contact admissions for assistance.
The LACC Dean’s Merit Scholarship is available to incoming Doctor of Chiropractic students who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship is $15,000 and will be awarded over 10 terms. To be eligible for consideration, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.6 or higher based on the admissions requirements to enter SCU’s Pathway 1 or 2. Students must be continuously enrolled and in good standing. This scholarship is not available to Pathway 3 (12-term) and Canadian students (see the Canadian Scholarship).
The LACC Out-of-State Scholarship is for incoming Doctor of Chiropractic students who reside outside of California. The scholarship is $10,000 and will be awarded over 10 terms. To be eligible for consideration, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on the admissions requirements to enter SCU’s Pathway 1 or 2. Students must be continuously enrolled and in good standing. A scholarship application is not required. SCU will determine eligibility based on the information provided in your application. Additional documentation may be required. Pathway 3 (12-term) and Canadian Students (see the Canadian Scholarship) are not eligible for this scholarship.
The Relocation Housing Scholarship is for incoming Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) students who reside outside of California or beyond a reasonable distance to commute to campus. The scholarship provides $8,000 towards housing and will be awarded over 3 terms. This scholarship applies only to students living in SCU housing starting with their first term in the DC program. This scholarship is automatically provided to those who qualify and complete a housing application and deposit
Description: The Dana Goodrich Deane Memorial scholarship was created by the Goodrich and Deane families to honor SCU alum, the late Dana Goodrich Deane (DC, 1992). The Dana Goodrich Deane Memorial Scholarship provides an opportunity to financially assist Chiropractic students. This scholarship will be awarded in the Fall term to 2 chiropractic students. The chosen recipients will receive a $15,000 award per year for 2 years, or $5,000 per trimester if fewer than 2 years remain in the program.
Criteria: Open to Doctor of Chiropractic students who are currently enrolled in their 1st trimester or beyond. Minimum GPA requirement is 3.2 Must have interest in lifestyle medicine (mind body, nutrition, yoga, meditation, food as medicine) Must demonstrate community service. Priority will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. Complete two essay statements, submit two letters of recommendation from current SCU or previous faculty members and one letter of reference from a community service organization.
This scholarship is closed.
Description: This is a need-based scholarship for third-year Acupuncture or Chiropractic female students who have high scholastic standing. There is one scholarship for $3,000 to be awarded over the first three terms of continuous enrollment.
Criteria: To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Description: Scholarship for entering Chiropractic students. The scholarship award is $10,000 to be awarded over the length of the continuous enrollment of the degree program.
Criteria: To be eligible for the LACC Benefactor Scholarship Fund, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Arctic Chiropractic Got a Spine Scholarship
Arctic Chiropractic in Fairbanks, Alaska provides a $500 scholarship each year called the Got a Spine Scholarship. Both U.S. and Canadian students are eligible to apply. For more information, visit https://arcticchiropracticfairbanks.com/.
American Black Chiropractic Association Scholarship
Visit www.abcachiro.com/ for full details and application. The award is based on application information/questions and academic records. The deadline is in May of each year.
Christian Chiropractor’s Association Auxiliary Scholarship
Applicant must be a CCA member enrolled at an accredited chiropractic college. Visit christianchiropractors.org/scholarship.htm for more information. April 30 deadline annually.
FICS Scholarship
For information on criteria, application, or deadline (end of October deadline date) visit https://fics.sport/student-scholarships/.
The Foxworth Family Scholarship
Applicants must be full-time Doctor of Chiropractic students at an accredited institution with a minimum 2.7 GPA. For details and application, visit www.chirohealthusa.com .
Legacy for Leadership Scholarship
Applications are now open for the ChiroCongress Cares inaugural $5,000 scholarship award. To apply, simply complete the online application. Applicants are required to provide their educational information, a brief essay describing their leadership qualities, and two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to their character and commitment to the chiropractic profession. For more information about the Legacy of Leadership Scholarship and the application process, please visit https://chirocongress.org/.
Maynard Lipe Scholarship Award
Applicants must be honorable DCs enrolled in a PG Orthopedics program leading to diplomate status or a master’s degree. Visit https://acco.wildapricot.org/scholarship/ for details. The deadline is in November.
NBCE Student Scholarship
Applicants must have passed all of NBCE Part I Boards to be eligible to apply. For full application details as well as complete eligibility requirements, please visit www.mynbce.org/scholarship. The deadline is typically the end of July annually.
SICA Scholarships
Visit www.chiropractic.org for criteria for all SICA scholarships, including Auxiliary Scholarship & Arnold Schwarzenegger Chiropractic Scholarship. The deadline is in April each year.
World Congress of Women Chiropractors Scholarship
For criteria and downloadable application, visit www.wcwchiropractors.org. The deadline is October 31 annually.
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy Merit Scholarship is available to incoming students who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship award is $2,000 and will be awarded over 7.5 terms. To be eligible for consideration, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and be continuously enrolled. Scholarships are limited and no application is required.
The MSHGG Merit Scholarship is available to incoming students who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship award is $1,500 and will be awarded over 3 terms2. To be eligible for consideration, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and be continuously enrolled. Scholarships are limited and no application is required.
AAUW supports women who are preparing to advance their careers. Visit www.aauw.org for application requirements and deadline dates. Applications are available Aug. 1 with November, December, and January deadlines.
To apply, you’ll need to submit an essay on the topic posted on the scholarship page of their website at www.abbottandfenner.com. The deadline is in early June each year, typically around the 10th.
Applicants must demonstrate enrollment in a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group, or possess one-fourth (1/4) degree verifiable federally recognized American Indian blood. The deadline is July 15 of each year. Visit www.nativeforward.org/scholarship-finder/ for full details on awards and applications.
Applicants must be Native Americans. For details on multiple awards visit www.catchingthedream.org.
Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage to apply for any of the listed scholarships. For details and a complete list of scholarships, visit http://www.hsf.net/. Deadlines vary for each award.
Applicants must be active members of the JACL. For details and a complete list of all available scholarships visit https://jacl.org/ and search scholarship. The deadline is April 1st each year.
JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) is a non-profit that offers interest-free loans to Jewish students from FL, GA, SC, NC, and VA enrolled full-time in higher education programs. Applicants should visit JELF.org to start the process.
Korean-American students can visit www.kasf.org for more details and deadline dates on various awards.
For application details (open in January of each year) and a list of scholarships for Italian Americans, please visit www.niaf.org/programs/scholarships/. The deadline is in February annually.
Applicants must be mothers with minor children and meet certain income requirements. Applications will be available in April annually with a July or August deadline date. For complete eligibility criteria and an application, please visit www.patsyminkfoundation.org/.
Applicant must be classified as a New American. See the website for full details. The deadline is November 1. Visit www.pdsoros.org/ for all application requirements.
P.E.O. International maintains educational projects in the form of grants, scholarships, and loans. The P.E.O. Sisterhood proudly makes a difference in women’s lives with six philanthropies that include ownership of an all-women’s college, Cottey College, and five projects that provide higher educational assistance. Visit www.peointernational.org for information, as applications open on Sept. 15 for the 2022-2023 school year.
Visit www.salliemae.com/ for details on scholarships specifically for students seeking a graduate or professional degree.
Click here to view a Graduate School Scholarship Search tool courtesy of Sallie Mae.
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Applicants must be a resident of or currently attending school in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or North/South Dakota and submit a completed application, transcripts as well as a letter from a nominator by mid-March each year. For application and other requirement details, please visit www.hawkinsonfoundation.orgor contact info@hawkinsonfoundation.org.
The Tillman Scholars Program unites and empowers remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. The fellowship supports Tillman Scholars with academic scholarships, a national network, and professional development opportunities so they are empowered to make an impact in the fields of medicine, law, business, policy, technology, education, and the arts.
More info is available at http://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply-to-be-a-scholar/