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Scholarships
Massage Therapy Scholarships
UWS Scholarships may be awarded based on financial need
as determined by the FAFSA, academic
merit, and/or other qualifying factors. All scholarships are applied to
tuition and are open to both U.S. citizens and residents of other countries.
UWS scholarships are made possible through donations and institutional funds
that are administered by the Scholarship Committee. Award amounts are
determined by scholarship criteria, financial need and available funds.
The scholarship application should be submitted to the Admissions Office
with essays and other materials as required. At least one applicant will
receive a scholarship of up to $500 in each of the scholarships listed
below.
Massage Therapy Scholarship Application (pdf)
Scholarship Application Deadlines:
March 9 for spring 2012 applicants (applicants will be notified by March 21)
September 7 for fall 2012 applicants (applicants will be notified by Sept. 19)
Massage Therapy Cultural Diversity Scholarship:
To encourage
applicants with diverse backgrounds or who represent an underrepresented
population in the massage profession, UWS will award an incoming first
quarter student with a Cultural Diversity Scholarship. Applicants should
submit a scholarship application and typed response to the essay questions
below. Recipients of this scholarship will be expected to participate in a
campus project that promotes diversity on the UWS campus.
Essay
Questions:
1. How do you see yourself as an underrepresented person in
the massage profession?
2. What has been your previous involvement, at
school, work or in your personal life to promote or foster diversity?
3. What type of campus activity would you plan to promote diversity on the
UWS campus?
Community Service and Leadership:
Applicants who have demonstrated dedication and a positive influence through
service and volunteerism in their community are encouraged to apply for the
Community Service and Leadership scholarship. Applicants should submit a
scholarship application and typed response to the essay questions below.
Recipients of this scholarship will be expected to demonstrate service and
leadership by participating in a campus project or activity related to the
massage therapy program or profession.
Essay Questions:
1.
Describe your leadership and community service experience and why you feel
you deserve this award.
2. What are your career goals? What populations
would you like to work with and what type of practice do you envision for
yourself?
3. What have you done or what will you do to promote the massage field,
massage research or UWS?
General Scholarship:
This scholarship is available to any incoming massage therapy student.
Applicants should submit a scholarship application and typed responses to
the essay questions below.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 3.0 GPA in most recent academic
setting or a score of 550 or better on GED exams
Essay Questions:
1. What are your career goals?
2. How will this scholarship contribute
to your success in the UWS massage program
Doctor of Chiropractic Scholarships
UWS Scholarships may be awarded based on financial need as determined by the
FAFSA, academic merit, and/or other
qualifying factors. All scholarships are applied to tuition and are open to
both U.S. citizens and residents of other countries. UWS scholarships are
made possible through donations and institutional funds that are
administered by the Scholarship Committee. Award amounts are determined by
scholarship criteria, financial need and available funds. The scholarship
application should be submitted to the Admissions Office with essays and
other materials as required. At least one applicant will receive a
scholarship of up to $5000 in each of the scholarships listed below.
Doctor of Chiropractic Scholarship Application (pdf)
Scholarship Application Deadlines
July 2 for Fall 2012 applicants (applicants will be notified by July 16)
October 29 for Winter 2013 applicants (applicants will be notified by
November 14)
Presidential Scholarship Program
Presidential Scholarships are awarded to exceptional Fall and Winter
applicants. Scholarship recipients will be selected from the eligible
applicant pool based on academic strength, outstanding extracurricular
activities or leadership qualities as identified by the Scholarship
Committee. Awards are subject to available funding. No application is
required for the Presidential Scholarship as all admitted students will
automatically receive consideration.
Women in Chiropractic Scholarship
The field of chiropractic has disproportionately been dominated by men since
its founding more than a century ago. To encourage more women to join the
profession, UWS will award an incoming first quarter student with the Women
in Chiropractic award. Applicants must demonstrate how they were inspired to
become Chiropractic Physicians, what they hope for the future of women in
the profession, and how they plan to encourage other women to become
chiropractors. Award amounts are determined by scholarship criteria,
financial need and available funds. The award will be distributed during the
first year of study only (3 quarters) provided students maintain a 3.0 GPA
or higher.
Preferred Qualifications: female student, bachelor’s degree, 3.0 minimum
grade point average
Essay Questions:
Describe how a Doctor of Chiropractic has influenced your desire to join the
chiropractic profession.
What are some of the challenges facing women in chiropractic today, and what
hopes do you have for the future of the profession to overcome these
hurdles?
How will you encourage other women to become chiropractors?
Cultural Diversity Scholarship
In hopes of promoting diversity on campus, UWS encourages multi-ethnic and
minority students to apply for the Cultural Diversity Scholarship.
Applicants must demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity within
the UWS community and explain how they intend to continue that tradition
within their own practice upon graduation. Award amounts are determined by
scholarship criteria, financial need and available funds. The award will be
distributed during the first year of study only (3 quarters) provided
students maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Preferred Qualifications: Culturally diverse or minority background,
bachelor’s degree, 3.0 minimum grade point average
Essay
Questions:
Describe your experience working with issues of diversity as an
undergraduate, and explain how that experience has affected you on a
personal level.
Describe how you plan to foster diversity on the UWS campus.
Describe how you intend to continue your work supporting underrepresented
groups as a UWS graduate.
Career Change Scholarship
Applicants who are making a career change to pursue the Doctor of
Chiropractic degree are encouraged to apply for the Career Change
Scholarship. Applicants must submit an essay reflecting on their
professional experience in their former field and outline what has inspired
them to embark on a career in chiropractic. Award amounts are determined by
scholarship criteria, financial need and available funds. The award will be
distributed during the first year of study only (3 quarters) provided
students maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Preferred Qualifications: Admitted students changing careers to become a
Doctor of Chiropractic, bachelor’s degree, 3.0 minimum grade point average
Essay Question:
Please reflect on your professional experience working in your former field,
and describe what has inspired you to embark on a career in chiropractic.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Students may also wish to visit
www.fastweb.com to search for scholarships. The federal government warns
that any scholarship search or offer that requests money for its services is
to be avoided. These tend not to be legitimate.
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