The purpose of the Chiropractic Education Scholarship Program is administered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The purpose of the Chiropractic Education Scholarship Program is to assist residents of the state of Oklahoma who are pursuing the study of chiropractic at accredited out-of-state schools.
Scholarship Details
- Financial assistance for Oklahoma residents studying chiropractic at accredited out-of-state schools
- Scholarship awards may vary annually based on legislative appropriation, with a maximum award of $6,000 per student
- Scholarship funds are disbursed in two payments: at the start of the fall trimester and at the start of the spring trimester
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a resident of Oklahoma for at least five years prior to application
- Must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited chiropractic school
- Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0, evaluated after the summer trimester for fall eligibility and after the fall trimester for spring eligibility
- Eligible for up to four years of scholarship support
Application Process
- Complete and submit the scholarship application by the end of May (late applications are not considered)
- First-year applicants must include an admission statement from their chiropractic school
- Continuing students must provide a current transcript
- The Oklahoma State Regents will forward applications to the Oklahoma State Board of Chiropractic Examiners for approval
- Recipients and their chiropractic schools will be notified of awards by the State Regents office
The available funds for the program are subject to annual legislative appropriation. Annual award amounts may vary, but cannot exceed $6,000 per student. Upon certification of eligibility, the scholarship shall be awarded in two disbursements at the beginning of the fall trimester and at the beginning of the spring trimester. The award will be sent to an official of the chiropractic school for distribution to the student.