Scholarships

Program-Specific Scholarships

The following scholarships are specific to the academic programs offered at SCU

Acupuncture Eastern Medicine Scholarships

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 $5,000 towards housing and will be awarded over 2 terms. This scholarship applies only to new students starting their first term in the DAcCHM program. This scholarship is automatically provided to those who qualify.
The MAcCHM 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 Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (MAcCHM) Out-of-State Scholarship is for incoming Master 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 Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (MAcCHM) students who reside outside of California or beyond a reasonable distance to commute to campus. The scholarship provides $5,000 towards housing and will be awarded over 2 terms. This scholarship applies only to new students starting their first term in the MAcCHM program. This scholarship is automatically provided to those who qualify.

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:

  • Academic Standing: Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Financial Need: Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
  • Enrollment Status: Applicants must be currently enrolled as full-time students in the EMD graduate program at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and maintain continuous enrollment throughout the academic year.
  • Essay Requirement: In a personal statement of up to 300 words, please respond to the following prompt: “In what ways do you envision yourself embodying SCU’s Whole Person Health philosophy in your future career as a healthcare practitioner or professional?”

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:

  • Gender: Applicants must identify as female.
  • Academic Standing: Applicants must maintain good academic standing with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Enrollment Status: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in the third year of the DC or DAcCHM program at SCU.
  • Financial Need: The Student Aid Index (SAI) will be determined to assess financial need.

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.

Ayurveda Scholarship

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:

  • Academic Standing: Applicants must be in good academic standing.
  • Financial Need: Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
  • Enrollment Status: Applicants must be currently enrolled as full-time students in the Ayurveda certificate program at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and maintain continuous enrollment throughout the academic year.
  • Essay Requirement: In a personal statement of up to 300 words, please respond to the following prompt: “In what ways do you envision yourself embodying SCU’s Whole Person Health philosophy in your future career as a healthcare practitioner or professional?”

Bachelor of Science In Health Sciences (BSHS) Scholarship

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.

Chiropractic Scholarships

The LACC Dean’s Merit Scholarship is available to incoming Doctor of Chiropractic students who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship is $20,000 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 $15,000 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 $5,000 towards housing and will be awarded over 2 terms. This scholarship applies to new students starting their first term in the DC program. This scholarship is automatically provided to those who qualify.

The Phoenix Doctor of Chiropractic Dean’s Merit Scholarship is available to incoming Doctor of Chiropractic students at the Phoenix Metro Campus who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship is $20,000 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 Canadian students (see the Canadian Scholarship).

The Phoenix Doctor of Chiropractic Academic Achievement Merit Scholarship is for incoming Doctor of Chiropractic students at the Phoenix Metro Campus. The scholarship is $5,000 and will be awarded over 10 terms1. 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. This scholarship is not available to Canadian students (see the Canadian Scholarship).

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 application is currently 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:

  • Gender: Applicants must identify as female.
  • Academic Standing: Applicants must maintain good academic standing with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Enrollment Status: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in the third year of the DC or DAcCHM program at SCU.
  • Financial Need: The Student Aid Index (SAI) will be determined to assess financial need.

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:

  • Academic Standing: Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Financial Need: Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
  • Enrollment Status: Applicants must be currently enrolled as full-time students in the LACC graduate program at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and maintain continuous enrollment throughout the academic year.
  • Essay Requirement: In a personal statement of up to 300 words, please respond to the following prompt: “In what ways do you envision yourself embodying SCU’s Whole Person Health philosophy in your future career as a healthcare practitioner or professional?”

Arctic Chiropractic Got a Spine ScholarshipArctic 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.

DOCTOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

SCU values the service of PAs who dedicate time and expertise to educating the next generation of PAs. To reward ongoing preceptorship and encourage PAs currently not precepting the SCU Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) Program will offer a 15% tuition discount to DMSc students who commit to routinely precepting PA students from our Master of Science: Physician Assistant Program.

To learn more about our DMSc Preceptor Tuition Discount, please contact Ashley Larsen, Associate Program Director of Clinical Education, at AshleyLarsen@scuhs.edu to determine if you are eligible.

SCU proudly supports our alumni, and all Master of Science Physician Assistant Program graduates are eligible for a 20% tuition discount for the DMSc program.
The SCU DMSc program supports active membership to PAEA, the only national organization representing PA educational programs in the United States, advancing excellence in PA education through leadership, scholarship, equity, and inclusion. The PAEA Active Membership Discount is designed to support PA faculty in its member programs by offering a 10% discount on program tuition. Proof of active membership is required.
The SCU DMSc program supports the efforts of the AAPA and its constituent organizations to advocate and educate on behalf of the PA profession and the patients we serve. To reward PAs who are active members of the AAPA and/or its constituent organizations and to encourage membership among those who are not currently members, the SCU Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) Program will offer a 10% discount on tuition for each term in which the DMSc student holds an active membership to at least one of the following (proof of active membership required):

American Academy of Physician Associates – AAPA advocates and educates on behalf of the profession and the patients PAs serve. We work to ensure the professional growth, personal excellence, and recognition of PAs. We also enhance their ability to improve the quality, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness of patient-centered healthcare.

State & Federal Service Chapters – Chartered chapters of AAPA in every state, one U.S. Territory, and the District of Columbia. There are also five federal service chapters.

Specialty Organizations – Specialty organizations support AAPA’s knowledge base regarding medical specialty practice issues. Twenty-seven organizations strengthen the PA profession through their specialized medical knowledge and interactions with their medical and professional counterparts. These relationships allow specialty organizations to partner with AAPA to address challenges with reimbursement, clinical practice, regulation, and other matters

Special Interest Groups – SIGs are informal groups of individuals sharing a common goal or interest. SIGs are recognized and approved by AAPA’s Board of Directors. AAPA currently recognizes 27 SIGs including PAs in Obesity Medicine, PAs in Pain Medicine, and more.

Caucuses – A caucus is composed of individuals who share a common goal or interest related to healthcare access or delivery. AAPA currently recognizes 11 caucuses including PAs for Global Health, PAs for Latino Health, and more.

Scholarships cannot be combined except for the Inaugural Scholarship. Active membership to ADPA is not eligible for the membership discount as ADPA membership fees are waived for students currently enrolled in doctoral-PA programs.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy Scholarships

The Doctor of Occupational Therapy Provost Merit Scholarship is available to incoming students who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship award is $10,000 and will be awarded over 7.5 terms. To be eligible for consideration, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher and be continuously enrolled. Scholarships are limited and no application is required.
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy Academic Achievement Merit Scholarship is available to incoming students who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship award is $5,000 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.

Master of Science In Human Genetics And Genomics Scholarship

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.

Doctor of Whole Health Leadership

The Whole Health Leader Scholarship has been designed to acknowledge and recognize students accepted into the Doctor of Whole Health Leadership program for Spring 2025. Students will receive a total of $5,000 awarded over the 8 terms of the program. Students must remain continuously enrolled to qualify. No application is required.