Thanks to the generous support of groups, organizations and individuals, CMCC students can access many different awards, scholarships and bursaries that recognize academic and clinical excellence, as well as the dedicated service of deserving students. View Awards Calendar details (PDF 312 KB)
Graduate Awards
Edgar, Bella, and J.O. Houle Award
This scholarship honouring the memories of Dr. Edgar Houle, Dr. Bella C. Houle, and their father, Dr. J. Oswald Houle, was established by Mrs. Edna C. Bousquet Houle, wife of the late Dr. J. Oswald Houle and mother of Drs. Edgar and Bella Houle. The award is determined by the Dean, Graduate Education and Research Programs and the Director, Graduate Studies for a CMCC Resident who has completed the Graduate Program, excelled in research, teaching and demonstrated leadership during the residency.
Kirkaldy-Willis Memorial Award
This scholarship honouring the memory of Dr. William Hay Kirkaldy-Willis, a great friend to chiropractic and supporter of research, graduate education and interdisciplinary collaboration was established by the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. The award is determined by the Dean, Graduate Education and Research Programs and the Director, Graduate Studies for a CMCC Graduate Student who has completed his/her program of study and has demonstrated leadership and creative initiative in the promotion of interdisciplinary research.
Additional Awards not exclusive to CMCC students
Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student who has completed Year III in a CCE accredited chiropractic program, who qualifies as an Alberta resident, and who demonstrates a high rating in clinical competency, service to his or her chiropractic institution and the community, and GPA. Completed applications must be sent before August 15 to: ACAC Students Scholarship Fund, 11203 - 70 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta T5B 1T1. The successful candidate and the institution will be notified by October 1.
Chaney-Ensign Fund Bursary Award
The Hamilton Community Foundation provides modest financial assistance to post‑secondary students who: can demonstrate serious financial need; have graduated from publicly‑funded secondary schools in the Hamilton‑Wentworth area; are registered/in attendance at an approved college and are engaged in full-time undergraduate studies. In special circumstances, part‑time or postgraduate studies may be considered.
Chiropractic Academic & Research Excellence General Scholarships
These scholarships are designed to recognize and reward a variety of activities, including academic excellence, innovation in research, dedication to the science and philosophy of chiropractic, and participation in non‑academic extra‑curricular activities. The recipient must: be enrolled full-time in an accredited Doctor of Chiropractic Program at the time of application, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, be involved in extra-curricular activities at the chiropractic institution currently attending, and have at least one academic year remaining until program completion at the time of application.
The Chiropractic Education Foundation of New York (CEFNY), Inc.
In order to qualify for this award, you must be a permanent resident of New York State preceding enrolment in a chiropractic program recognized for licensure in New York State and have plans to practice there. You must have completed one year of chiropractic education by the time the award is given. Scholarships are paid directly to the program in the recipient’s name and are announced at the CEFNY annual meeting in May of each year.
Emma Goodrich Estate Scholarships
Eligibility: Years II III IV BC Application Required.
A number of awards from this fund are given to Year II, III or IV students from British Columbia with good academic records. Official transcripts and a completed BC award application must be submitted to Students Services.
Harold Beasley Award for Excellence in Jurisprudence
This award was established in 1995 to honour the memory of Dr. Harold Beasley, a former Chair of the Board of Directors of Chiropractic (BDC), now the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO). As Chair of the BDC, Dr. Beasley worked tirelessly to ensure that chiropractic was given “fair recognition under legislation.” This annual award will be presented to a student at an accredited chiropractic educational institution in North America, who intends to practice in Ontario, for Proficiency in Ontario Jurisprudence. The winner shall have his/her fees for application and registration in Ontario waived for the first year. The recipient will be determined by the CCO’s Awards Committee. Please see Student Services for a list
of essay topics and due date.
Louise McKinney Post Secondary Scholarship
This scholarship is provided to reward undergraduate students for their academic achievements. Eligible applicants are in their second or subsequent academic year of their program, are permanent residents of Alberta, and are Canadian citizens or have landed immigrant status. The successful candidates must provide proof that they are in the top 2% of their current year. Applications are to be sent directly to: Scholarship Fund 6th floor, 9940-106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2V1.
Masonic Foundation of Ontairo
This award is available to students in post secondary institutions in Ontario who are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, resident in Ontario. Preference is given to those in their final terms of their last or second to last year of study who have encountered an unforeseen financial emergency. No Masonic connection is necessary. The applicant must fill out a detailed application form, providing full information on his/her financial situation.
Sport Medicine Council of Manitoba Scholarship
This scholarship fund has been established by the Sport Medicine Council of Manitoba to offer financial support to students of its member groups and to meet the needs of Manitoba athletes. The Council will select the student who has achieved a GPA of at least 3.0; continues his/her program in the next ensuing regular academic session; demonstrates outstanding volunteer work related to sport medicine as well as an impressive extra curricular background related to sport medicine; displays competence and dedication to his/her field, including professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment. The application must be completed and sent directly to Sport Medicine Council of Manitoba, 403-200 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4M2. The deadline is the first Friday of May.
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program is a post secondary scholarship program which was established by a grant from the Government of Canada at the time of the death of Terry Fox. The program provides scholarships to students entering or attending post secondary educational institutions within Canada. The successful applicants are recognized for dedication to community service, perseverance and courage in the face of obstacles, and the pursuit of excellence in fitness and academics.
Teaching Assistant Opportunities and Responsibilities
Graduate students may be offered positions as teaching assistants at CMCC. Combined contact hours per week vary throughout the programs depending upon the course and practica loads. Research opportunities are organized with the senior clinical/laboratory scientist in whose laboratory the graduate student is assisting.
The following teaching assistant opportunities are currently available:
Teaching Opportunities:
- Department of Anatomy-lab
- Department of Anatomy-lab
- Clinical Practice CE1101, CE2202, CE3303
- CMCC teaching clinics – Resource Clinician
- Department of Radiology
Research Opportunities:
- The Centre for Interprofessional Health Dynamics: Faculty involved in the Centre pursue studies on the impact of practice on public, interprofessional dynamics, and health policy.|
- Centre for the Study of Mechanobiology, Injury and Health: The Centre addresses fundamental and clinical questions on the role of connective tissue (bone, joint, ligament, muscle and neural tissues) in health and disease. Clinical and laboratory studies are conducted in conjunction with faculty and may involve work in any or all of the following areas:
– Biomechanics and Elastography laboratory
– Tissue Testing laboratory
– Cellular, Molecular Biology, and Histology Laboratory
Aside from the assigned TA hours, Graduate Students will have the ability to apply for additional teaching assistant positions within CMCC. The Program Coordinator and Director must be consulted to avoid conflicts with other areas of the program.