Description

The University of Western States (UWS) has opened its scholarship applications for the Fall 2024 term, offering a range of scholarships to support students across various programs. These scholarships are made possible through generous donations and institutional funds, reflecting UWS’s commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and well-supported student community. The application process requires a careful review of the eligibility criteria to ensure candidates meet the necessary qualifications.

The Fall 2024 Scholarship application is open until September 9, 2024. Late applications will not be considered. Successful applicants will be notified via email by the office of financial aid. Scholarships over $1,000 will be disbursed evenly across the academic year, while those under $1,000 will be disbursed in full during the term of availability.

Degree Level

University of Western States USA Scholarships Fall 2024 is available to undertake Bachelor, Masters, PhD level programs at USA Universities.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Benefits

Available Scholarships

1. Community and Social Justice Leadership Scholarship

• Award: $1,000 to two recipients
• Eligibility: Open to all students enrolled in Fall 2024 with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
• Essay Requirement: Applicants must submit a 350-500 word essay demonstrating their leadership in community engagement and social justice as a UWS student, highlighting the impact of their involvement on themselves and others.

2. Dr. Jan Neal Scholarship for Technology

• Award: $500 to 20 recipients
• Eligibility: Open to students enrolled in the Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program for Fall 2024 with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
• Essay Requirement: A 350-500 word essay explaining how receiving this scholarship for learning resources and technology would enhance the applicant's educational experience.

3. Dr. Richard Tilden Diversity in Healthcare Scholarship

• Award: $1,000 to nine recipients
• Eligibility: Open to incoming or returning chiropractic students with a commitment to enhancing racial and ethnic diversity within the chiropractic profession and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
• Essay Requirement: A 350-500 word essay describing the applicant’s role in serving and treating a diverse community as a chiropractic physician, with an emphasis on their lived experiences and commitment to health equity.

4. Dr. Steve Oliver Chiropractic Memorial Scholarship

• Award: $5,000 to one recipient
• Eligibility: Open to students who have been enrolled in the Chiropractic program for at least one year, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
• Essay Requirement: A 350-500 word essay detailing the applicant’s reasons for choosing chiropractic, their goals as a physician, and their commitment to serving a diverse community.

5. Standard Process Scholarship

• Award: $5,000 to two recipients
• Eligibility: Open to students who have been enrolled in the Chiropractic program for at least one year, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
• Essay Requirement: A 350-500 word essay discussing the importance of nutrition in patient care and how the applicant plans to integrate nutritional education and supplementation into their practice.

6. Dr. Michael Horowitz & Dr. Jeannie Gutierrez Immigrant/First Generation Scholarship

• Award: $5,000 to one recipient
• Eligibility: Open to first-generation graduate students or immigrants to the U.S., with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Candidates must have applied for admission to UWS or be continuing students in good standing.
• Essay Requirement: A 350-500 word essay outlining the applicant’s academic goals, community service contributions, and achievements, emphasizing their immigrant or first-generation status.

7. Chiropractors’ Association of Saskatchewan Scholarship

• Award: $1,000 USD to one recipient
• Eligibility: Open to students from Saskatchewan enrolled in the Doctor of Chiropractic program in Q5 or above, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, who plan to return to Saskatchewan to practice.
• Essay Requirement: A 350-500 word essay explaining the applicant’s decision to become a chiropractor and their vision for the role of chiropractic in Canada’s healthcare system.

Eligible Nationalities

These scholarships are open to domestic and international students of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Scholarships at UWS are primarily awarded based on the strength of the application, with some also considering academic merit or other qualifying factors.
•  All scholarships are applied to tuition fees and are available to both U.S. citizens and international students. 
  

Application Procedure

The application process requires a careful review of the eligibility criteria to ensure candidates meet the necessary qualifications.

The Fall 2024 Scholarship application is open until September 9, 2024. Late applications will not be considered. Successful applicants will be notified via email by the office of financial aid. Scholarships over $1,000 will be disbursed evenly across the academic year, while those under $1,000 will be disbursed in full during the term of availability.

Conclusion

The University of Western States continues to provide significant financial support to its students through these scholarships, fostering a diverse and inclusive community. Students are encouraged to apply by the September 9, 2024 deadline to take advantage of these opportunities to advance their education and contribute to the chiropractic profession and their communities.