Thanks to the generous support of groups, organizations and individuals, CMCC students can access an extensive breadth and variety of awards, scholarships and bursaries that recognize academic and clinical excellence, as well as the dedicated service of deserving students. Among the more common criiteria used in determining eligibility are academic excellence, financial need, essay submissions, character and leadership.
Please note that the value of the awards will depend on prevailing interest rates. Awards requiring application forms and the year of study are clearly identified for eligibility consideration. All application forms are available at the Student Services office, and must be submitted directly to Student Services. Please phone 416 482 2344 or 1 800 669 2959, fax 416 646 1114, or email admissions@cmcc.ca
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Undergraduate Awards – Year I Students
Admissions Awards
Eligibility: Year I, Application Required
Year I students who submit an essay (up to 1,000 words) entitled “Why I Chose Chiropractic as a Career” will be considered for a CMCC Admissions Award. The authors of the three top essays receive a credit which is applied to tuition fees.
CMCC Aboriginal, Inuit, and Metis Student Scholarship
Eligibility: Year I, Application Required
This four year renewable tuition scholarship, established by CMCC, is for an Aboriginal, Inuit or Metis status student who has demonstrated financial need and who has contributed, and intends to continue to contribute to his/her community after graduation. Proof of Aboriginal, Inuit or Metis status is required with the application. The scholarship will be in the form of a 50% tuition credit and is renewable each year providing the student maintains a minimum sessional GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 point scale) in the preceding year. Application for this award is due within two weeks of the offer of admission.
CMCC World Olympian Scholarship
Eligibility: Year I, Application Required
This four year renewable tuition scholarship, established by CMCC, is for a former Olympian, recognized by the World Olympians Association, who has fulfilled the criteria for admission to CMCC and who has demonstrated financial need. The recipient must demonstrate that he/she intends to contribute to his/her community after graduation. The scholarship will be in the form of a 50% tuition credit and is renewable each year providing the student maintains a minimum sessional GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 point scale) in the preceding year. Application for this award is due within two weeks of the offer of admission.
Entrance Scholarships
Eligibility: Year I
This award was established by CMCC to reward outstanding academic credentials. It is granted to the three students with the highest CGPA in the entering class.
R. Lloyd Pennington Memorial Award
Eligibility: Year I
This fund was established in 1985 in memory of Dr. Pennington. He was a founding member of the Governors’ Club and was involved in interviewing prospective students for many years. It is given to the Year I student who achieved the highest overall admissions score.
Don Augustin Tanco Memorial Award
Eligibility: Year I, Application Required
The Don Augustin Tanco Memorial Award was established by Dr. John and Mrs. Christine Hui in memory of her father. This award is given to a Year I student who has demonstrated excellence in sports either through participation or coaching and who has submitted a 250 word essay entitled “The Role of Chiropractic in Sports.” The essay is to be submitted to the Awards Committee, c/o Student Services.
Undergraduate Awards – Year II Students
Class of 1984 Scholarship
Eligibility: Year II, Application Required
On the occasion of their tenth anniversary, the Grad Fund of the Class of ’84 established this scholarship. It is awarded to a Year II student who has benefited her/his classmates or other students at CMCC through participation in a range of extra curricular activities. The award will be in the form of a tuition credit to be applied to the semester following receipt of the scholarship.
Class of 2002 Award
Eligibility: Year II, Application Required
The Class of 2002 Award was established through a generous donation from the Grad Fund of the Class of 2002. The Awards Committee selects, as the recipient, a Year I student who has demonstrated strong initiative in improving student life at CMCC or a previous institution.
Giacomo d’Ambrosio Memorial Bursary
Eligibility: Year II, Application Required
This award is presented in memory of Giacomo d’Ambrosio, Class of ’81, by his family and friends. The Awards Committee selects as the recipient a Year II student who has achieved a high academic standing and demonstrates need of financial assistance.
A. Earl Homewood Memorial Award
Eligibility: Year II, Application Required
Friends of the late Dr. Homewood established this award in appreciation of his many years of outstanding service as a teacher, author, business administrator and President of this institution. The Awards Committee selects a Year II student who has completed a research project either at CMCC or elsewhere. An abstract of the research project must accompany the application.
Dee Istrati Kristianson Memorial Award
Eligibility: Year II, Application Required
This award was established by the family, friends and patients of the late Dr. Dee Istrati Kristianson. The Awards Committee selects a Year II student on the basis of satisfactory academic record, volunteer service and leadership.
Lydia Kutra Memorial Award
Eligibility: Year II, Application Required
This award is given by the family, classmates and friends of Lydia Kutra and is presented to a Year II student who participates in extra curricular activities reflecting a strong interest and a profound love for the outdoors.
Donna Jean Richter Memorial Award
Eligibility: Year II, Vote by Year II Class
This award was established by the family and friends of Donna Jean Richter, wife of CMCC alumnus Dr. Marty Richter. The Year II class selects a student who displays Donna’s compassion, generosity, zest for life and spirit of always helping others.
Student Canadian Chiropractic Association Michael Brickman Award
Eligibility: Year II, Vote by Year II Class
The SCCA established this award in memory of Dr. Michael Brickman, who contributed significantly to the chiropractic profession and had a keen interest in student life at CMCC. The recipient is chosen by the class and the award is presented to a Year II student who contributes most to a positive classroom environment and is involved in activities which contribute to the betterment of the chiropractic profession.
Student Canadian Chiropractic Association Financial Needs Award
Eligibility: Year II, Application Required
In 2002, the Student Canadian Chiropractic Association established this award. The Awards Committee selects as the recipient a Year II student who demonstrates financial need that is significantly greater than that of most students.
Undergraduate Awards – Year III Students
BC CMCC Alumni Association Scholarship
Eligibility: Year III, BC Application Required
This scholarship is presented by the BC CMCC Alumni Association to a Year III student from British Columbia who had the highest academic standing in Year II. Official transcripts and a completed BC award application must be submitted to Student Services.
John W. A. Duckworth Memorial Award in Anatomy
Eligibility: Year III
In recognition and appreciation of Dr. Duckworth’s outstanding ability as a teacher, this award is presented to a Year III student who has obtained the highest academic standing in the Anatomy courses in Year I and II.
Steven Godfrey Scholarship
Eligibility: Year III, Application Required
On the occasion of their tenth anniversary, the Grad Fund of the Class of ’84 established this scholarship. The Steven Godrey Scholarship is in memory of Dr. Steven Godrey, who was the Class Representative to Students’ Council for three years. It is awarded to a Year III student who has benefitted his or her classmates or other students at CMCC through participation in a range of extra curricular activities. The award will be in the form of a tuition credit to be applied to the semester following receipt of the scholarship.
L.R.W. Hamilton Memorial Scholarships
Eligibility: Year III, Application Required
These awards are presented in memory of Dr. L.R.W. Hamilton, Class of 1950, by the Chiropractors’ Association of Saskatchewan (CAS). Dr. Hamilton devoted his life to the chiropractic profession in Saskatchewan and Canada serving as President of the CAS from 1958-61 and 1963-67 and President of the CCA from 1967-69. The Awards Committee selects two Year III students in good academic standing who are from Saskatchewan.
Thomas Mercer Memorial Bursary
Eligibility: Year III, Application Required
The late Dr. Mercer, who represented British Columbia on the Board of Governors for several years, established a trust fund. The award is presented to a British Columbia resident in Year III at CMCC who has not received another major award in the year. The Awards Committee selects the recipient based on the following criteria: academic record, leadership qualities, and interest in student affairs.
The Orthotic Group Excellence in Biomechanics Scholarship
Eligibility: Year III
The Orthotic Group offers five scholarships annually to the top five students in the Year II Biomechanics class. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of final grades in Clinical Biomechanics (AC2203).
Fred Soloduka Memorial Award
Eligibility: Year III
This award is presented in memory of Dr. Fred Soloduka, Class of 1958, by his family and friends. Dr. Soloduka was a CMCC Board Member from 1969 -1973, a long time supporter of CMCC, and maintained a keen interest in nutrition during his studies and in his practice. This award is presented to the Year III student who obtained the highest grade in the Year II Nutrition course.
Waterloo Wellington Chiropractic Auxiliary Award
Eligibility: Year III, Application Required
This award is given to a Year III student from the Waterloo-Wellington area who has maintained satisfactory academic standing. The recipient will have provided exemplary service primarily in the area of chiropractic technique clubs.
Undergraduate Awards – Year IV Students
Douglas Brown Memorial Award
Eligibility: Year IV, Application Required
Dr. Douglas Brown, former Chair of the Board of Governors and a very active supporter of CMCC, gives this award in memory of his father, Douglas Brown, a well-known Toronto educator. The Awards Committee selects a Year IV student who demonstrates an altruistic attitude toward fellow students and CMCC, has attained a high academic standing, and shows evidence of financial need.
Canadian Chiropractic Association President’s Award
Eligibility: Year IV, Application Required
This award is presented to a Year IV student. The Awards Committee selects the recipient based upon the following criteria: academic performance; leadership qualities; participation in student organizations; and volunteer service outside of CMCC either prior to or during attendance at this institution.
Canadian Chiropractor Magazine Award
Eligibility: Year IV, Application Required
The Canadian Chiropractor Magazine Award was created to recognize a student who shows commitment of his/her time and energies toward the functions and activities of their Grad Fund over the four years.
Chiropractic Auxiliary Award
Eligibility: Year IV, Application Required
The Chiropractic Auxiliary presents an award to a Year IV student from Ontario who has a high academic standing and who has shown an interest in student activities.
Vladimir Janda Memorial Scholarship Award
Eligibility: Year IV, Janda Application Required
This award is presented in memory of Professor Vladimir Janda - a clinician, teacher, and researcher in the field of physical and manual medicine. He was known as the “Father of Czech Rehabilitation” and was an acknowledged pioneer in his field. For this scholarship, the Awards Committee selects a Year IV student who has demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication to clinical competency, has exhibited a keen interest in chiropractic rehabilitation, has successfully prescribed rehab protocols in a clinical setting and has the potential and motivation to continue in rehabilitation teaching or research. A completed Janda application must be submitted to Student Services.
North Vancouver Island Chiropractic Society Bursary
Eligibility: Year IV, BC Application Required
The North Vancouver Island Chiropractic Society established this award to assist a Year IV student who is a resident of British Columbia, preferably North Vancouver Island. The selection of the recipient is based on academic standing, student involvement and financial need. Official transcripts and applications will be forwarded to the North Vancouver Island Chiropractic Society.
Kenneth S. Wood Memorial Award
Eligibility: Year IV, Application Required
The family, friends, patients and colleagues of Dr. Wood, present this award to a Year IV student. The student must have achieved an above average academic standing and must also submit a 1,000 - 1,500 word essay on chiropractic philosophy entitled “Health Care in Canada: The Role of Chiropractic.”
Undergraduate Awards – Various Years
Canadian Chiropractic Association Award
Eligibility: Years II III IV, Application Required
The Canadian Chiropractic Association Award is presented annually to the Student Canadian Chiropractic Association (SCCA) member who demonstrates exceptional dedication to chiropractic through the SCCA. Selection of the recipient is made by the SCCA President. Applications should be sent to: President SCCA, c/o CMCC, 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M2H 3J1.
David W. Artis Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Years I II III IV, Application Required
This scholarship is a tribute to the memory of Dr. David W. Artis and is awarded to a student who has demonstrated an understanding of what it means to be a chiropractor. This scholarship is open to students in all years who submit an autobiographical sketch and an essay (250-700 words) on the topic, “What it means to be a principled chiropractor in the historical context and in present day practice.”
Eva Bartlett Estate Scholarship
Eligibility: Years II III IV, BC Application Required
The Eva Bartlett Estate Scholarship is given to a Year II, III or IV student from British Columbia with a good academic record, who has displayed service to the profession and CMCC. Official transcripts and a completed BC award application must be submitted to Student Services.
Robert J. Cannon Performing Arts Award
Eligibility: Years I II III IV, Application Required
The Robert J. Cannon Performing Arts Award was established in recognition of Dr. Cannon’s long term dedication to the care of the performing arts community. The recipient will have demonstrated a passion for the performing arts and a desire to provide ongoing care and preventive programs for the artist. An essay describing the applicant’s artistic involvement and professional philosophy is to be submitted with the award application.
Terry Crilly Memorial Award
Eligibility: Years III IV, Application Required
A trust fund instituted by the classmates of the late Dr. Terry Crilly, Class of ’79, makes this award possible. The Awards Committee selects as the recipient a Year III or IV student who has a good academic record, and has given ‘service above self’ to CMCC, fellow students or the community.
Governor’s Club Award
Eligibility: Years III IV, Application Required
The Awards Committee selects as the recipient a Year III or IV student who has maintained an above average academic record, and contributed significantly to student life and extra curricular activities both at CMCC and in the community.
Governor’s Club Corporate Members Award
Eligibility: Years II III IV, Application Required
Corporate members of the Governors’ Club generously sponsor awards which are available to Year II, III, and IV students. The Awards Committee selects the recipients based on leadership and service. The corporate members who sponsor these awards are: First Financial Corporation; Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Canada, Inc.; Naturpharm Inc.; North Vancouver Island Chiropractic Society; Seroyal Canada Inc.; Canadian Chiropractor Magazine; Sleep Products International Ltd.; and Professional Health Products.
Birdie Hood Hickey Estate Award
Eligibility: Years III IV, Application Required
Dr. Birdie Hood Hickey was a fiercely independent woman who practised chiropractic for 28 years until she retired in 1975. From a trust fund created by Dr. Hood Hickey, a number of awards are given to Year III or IV students with a good academic record, who attend regularly and are in financial need.
Colin A. Greenshields Award
Eligibility: Years II III IV, Application Required
This award was established to honour the dedication to chiropractic of Dr. Colin Greenshields. Through his many contributions via committee work, involvement with CMCC and over 40 years of practice, he greatly assisted in the growth of chiropractic in Canada. The award is presented to a student in financial need who has successfully completed Year I at CMCC and demonstrates a high degree of commitment to the chiropractic profession and a dedication to others, either through volunteer service or other altruistic endeavours.
Huggins Legacy Award
Eligibility: Years I II III IV, Application Required
The chiropractic profession has been a part of the Huggins family since 1949 when Dr. Ernest C. Huggins graduated from CMCC’s inaugural class. His son, Dr. Brian Huggins, followed in his footsteps, graduating in 1980 and currently in practice in Oakville, Ontario. Dr. Brian Huggins’ daughter, the third generation to attend CMCC, is currently enrolled in the Class of 2010. In the spirit of family, this award is presented to a student who has a parent, grandparent, or sibling who attended CMCC. Applicants are required to submit a one page essay about the role of chiropractic in the applicant’s life and his/her decision to join the profession.
Stanley Gdanksi Memorial Fund
This fund is given by the family, friends, patients and colleagues of Dr. Gdanski to honour his many contributions to chiropractic. The purpose of the fund is to support the student community by contributing to the celebration that follows the Undergraduate Awards Ceremony.
Mark A. King Memorial Award
Eligibility: Years II III
The family of Dr. Mark King, a successful chiropractor and CMCC graduate who was keenly interested in X-ray, established a trust fund for this award in his memory. The award is presented to a Year II or III student who has shown outstanding proficiency and interest in the field of radiology.
Jane Mannington Memorial Award
Eligibility: Years II III IV, Application Required
This award was established by the family and friends of Dr. Jane Mannington in recognition of her many contributions to CMCC. In order to encourage female students to strive for excellence, it is given to a female student who has maintained a good academic record and given outstanding service to CMCC and the profession.
Raymond Moss Award
Eligibility: Years II III IV, Application Required
The award was established by the family and friends of Mr. Raymond Moss otherwise known as “Mossy”. This award is to honour his character, particularly his unique ability to work with a wide variety of people, using humour and leadership skills, which were equally effective with all age groups and generated a working environment which created extraordinary results. This award is given to a student who demonstrates these qualities and who has contributed in a significant way to the class spirit.
Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Association Award
Eligibility: Years II III IV, Application Required
An award is presented to a Year II, III or IV student who was a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador at the time of application and acceptance to CMCC. The Awards Committee will select as the recipient a student with good academic standing who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a contribution to the chiropractic profession.
Nova Scotia Chiropractic Association Scholarship
Eligibility: Years II III IV
An award is presented to a Year II, III or IV student who has been a non-scholastic resident of Nova Scotia, (i.e. not a resident for the sole purpose of education), having lived in that province full time for four years and who applied to CMCC through Nova Scotia. The recipient must have attained the highest academic standing of all Nova Scotia residents in his or her previous year with an average of at least 75%.
Ontario Chiropractic Association Award
Eligibility: Years II III IV, Application Required
An award is presented to a Year II, III or IV student from Ontario. The Awards Committee selects as the recipient a student with a good academic record who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to CMCC and the student body.
BC Walter Sturdy Award
Eligibility: Years II III IV, BC Application Required
The BC Walter Sturdy Award is given to a British Columbia student who has displayed service to the profession and CMCC while maintaining a good academic record. Official transcripts and a completed BC award application must be submitted to Student Services.
Nicóla Tantalo Memorial Award
Eligibility: Years I II III IV, Application Required
The family of Mr. Nicola Tantalo have donated this award in his memory. Mr. Tantalo was actively involved in his community of Villavallelonga, Italy. This award is given to a student who has contributed significantly to his or her local community or the community at CMCC through volunteer services. The recipient should also have maintained a good academic record.
Student Bursary Fund
Eligibility: Years II III IV, Application Required
The Fund was established by CMCC in 1992 to recognize contributions of time and effort of students to support recognized CMCC activities. CMCC allocates a percentage of receipts (percentage to be determined annually) from specified fundraising events to the Student Bursary Fund. Qualified applicants will receive a credit (to be determined annually) which will be applied to tuition fees for the subsequent term.
Student Canadian Chiropractic Association Citizenship Award
Eligibility: Years III IV, Nomination by Year III & IV Class
This award was established in 2002 through a generous donation from the Student Canadian Chiropractic Association. The recipient, who has made a significant contribution to student life in an unassuming and altruistic manner, is nominated from the Year III or IV class.
Students’ Council Award
Eligibility: Years II III IV, Application Required
This award is presented to a student who has contributed to student life at CMCC through his/her initiative in developing a new student club.
Students’ Council Leadership Awards
Eligibility: Years II III IV, Application Required
The Awards Committee will select two students from each of the Year II, III and IV classes as recipients of this award. It recognizes those individuals who have sought to enhance the collegial atmosphere of their classes by exemplifying a congenial attitude and have demonstrated peer leadership in order to benefit the entire class.
Gilbert H. Young Memorial Scholarships
Eligibility: Years II III IV
Dr. Young was an outstanding leader in the profession for many years in his native province of British Columbia and across Canada. He served on the CMCC Board of Governors for a number of years including a term as Chair. A trust fund was established from his estate for an award to be presented to the Year II, III and IV student with the highest academic standing.
Graduation Citizenship Awards
The College of Chiropractic Sciences External Clinic Award
This award is given to the graduating student who, during his/her participation in the external clinics, has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the clinic, good clinical competency, leadership skills, has been a good team player and an excellent ambassador for CMCC.
David W. Artis Memorial Graduation Award
Application Required
This award in honour of Dr. David Artis is open to all graduating students who submit an autobiographical sketch and an essay (250-700 words) on the topic “What it means to be a principled chiropractor in the historical context and in present day practice.”
Michael Brickman Memorial Graduation Award
This award was established by the Ontario Chiropractic Association to recognize Dr. Michael Brickman’s dedication to students. The award is to be presented annually to the graduating student identified by his/her peers as best exemplifying the traits of passion, dedication and enthusiasm for the chiropractic profession as well as outstanding proficiency in adjusting technique. The award includes a one year membership in the Ontario Chiropractic Association.
Class of 2000 Scholarship
The Grad Fund of the Class of 2000 established this scholarship to recognize the perseverance of a graduating student who, over the course of his/her education at CMCC, has overcome exceptional personal adversity, and continued to be an active member of his/her class. The recipient is chosen by the graduating class.
Class of 2003 Pioneer Award
The Class of 2003 Pioneer Award was established by the Class of 2003 at the time of their graduation from CMCC. The Class of 2003 will be remembered for being the first graduating class to complete the integrated curriculum. The recipient is chosen by the graduating class and the award is given to a student who has taken a leadership role in creating a new initiative that has benefited or will benefit the students at CMCC. The ideal candidate is a person who leads the way for others in a selfless manner and may be viewed as the "unsung hero" of the class.
Foot Levelers, Inc., Scholarships
Application Required
Foot Levelers, Inc., provides scholarships to graduating students who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and who have completed a case study on the topic of the enhanced treatment results from the use of Foot Levelers Inc. orthotics for patients with a spinal condition, lower extremity condition or for rehabilitation treatment.
Stephane Julien Memorial Award
Grad Fund ’91 has established a trust fund in memory of their classmate, Dr. Stéphane Julien. An award is presented to the graduating student who, during the course of study at CMCC, has demonstrated great dedication to helping other students in academics or technique. The recipient will be chosen by the graduating class.
Robert Kilgannon Memorial Award
This award was established through donations from the Students’ Council, faculty, and staff of CMCC in memory of Dr. Robert Kilgannon. The recipient will be in good academic standing and exhibit the following qualities: good rapport, including a capacity to instill confidence in the patient, and a commitment to education.
Judy Ladell Memorial Award
The valedictorian is awarded this scholarship, established by the family and friends of the late Judy Ladell.
Herbert K. Lee Award
Application Required
This award is given in recognition of the long standing devotion of Dr. Herbert Lee as evidenced by his academic, clinical, voluntary and altruistic contributions to CMCC for over 55 years. It is given to a graduating student who has consistently demonstrated dedication to the CMCC community through involvement in a variety of endeavours.
Jane Mannington Award
Established by Dorothy Mannington, this award honours the memory of Dr. Jane Mannington, a valued faculty member whose enthusiasm and encouragement helped female students strive for excellence. A female graduating student who has maintained a good academic standing and who has given outstanding service to CMCC and the profession is chosen by the graduating class.
James K. Morrison Award
Application Required
This award is given in recognition of the significant contribution made by Mr. Jim Morrison to the educational experience of students at CMCC during his 20 years as Registrar. The Awards Committee selects a student who has made a significant contribution to student life in an unassuming, altruistic and diligent manner.
Ontario Chiropractic Association Award
Application Required
An award including a one (1) year membership in the Ontario Chiropractic Association is presented to a graduating Ontario student. The Awards Committee selects the recipient based on the following criteria: successful completion of Year IV with a good academic record, as well as demonstration of outstanding leadership and service to CMCC and the student body.
David Percival Memorial Award
Application Required
The Class of ’79 presents an award in memory of their highly respected former classmate. It is presented to a graduate with good academic standing who participated in student activities, and shows organizational and leadership qualities.
Marilyn Phillips Award
Application Required
This award is given in recognition of the valuable services rendered by the support staff of CMCC, as exemplified by Marilyn Phillips, a former employee in the Accounting Department. It was made possible through generous donations by administration, staff, and faculty. The Awards Committee selects as the recipient a student who has shown leadership and service to the student body and CMCC.
Donald C. Sutherland Students’ Council Award
Application Required
The Students’ Council grants this award in appreciation of Dr. Sutherland’s dedication and contribution to the advancement of CMCC during his term as President. The Awards Committee selects as the recipient a student who has maintained a high academic average during the four years, while being active in student affairs demonstrating leadership and initiative.
James L. Watkins Memorial Award
Application Required
Dr. Watkins served the chiropractic profession faithfully and honourably for more than 33 years. Following a successful career as a caring practitioner, Dr. Watkins has the distinction of having held office as Executive Director for The Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) and the Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association (CCPA). The CCA and CCPA have created this award to honour his distinguished service to the profession. Candidates will be graduates with strong academic standing who have demonstrated an interest in the Students' Council and/or Student Canadian Chiropractic Association. The recipient will receive complimentary membership in both the CCA and the CCPA for the first year of his or her practice.
York-Peel Chiropractic Award
Application Required
This award is presented to a graduate who plans to establish a practice in the Toronto/ York-Peel region. The Awards Committee selects the recipient based on the following criteria: a good academic record, an altruistic attitude, good rapport with patients, and evidence of volunteer service.
Graduation Academic Awards
Board of Governors Chair’s Award
The Board of Governors Chair’s Award is presented to a graduating student who has represented the student body in discussions and dealings with the Administration and the Board of Governors while maintaining a satisfactory academic record.
Donald Bramham Memorial Award
Dr. Donald Bramham of Regina, Saskatchewan was a long-time Board Member of the Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association (CCPA) and was instrumental in the creation of the CCPA. The CCPA has created this award to honour his prominent service to the profession. The recipient of this award will have achieved the second highest academic standing in the fourth year of study and will receive a complementary membership in the CCPA for the first year of his/her practice.
CCR Clinical Radiological Proficiency Award
The Chiropractic College of Radiologists (Canada) give this award to recognize a student who has demonstrated a thorough understanding of clinical and radiological entities as demonstrated by having the greatest number of correct submissions in the X-Ray Case of the Week Contest.
CMCC President’s Award
The President’s Award is presented to a graduating student who, in addition to having obtained a high academic and clinical standing, has made an outstanding contribution to CMCC life over the four years.
Istrati Family Memorial Awards
This scholarship has been established in memory of Konrad C. and Aurelia M. Istrati and their daughter, Dr. Delilah J. Istrati. It is awarded annually to the two graduating students from the Province of Saskatchewan who attain the first and second highest cumulative grade point average.
Douglas V. Hoskins and Samual F. Sommacal Clinic Proficiency Award
Dr. Hoskins was a founding member and Secretary of the Board of Governors of CMCC. Dr. Sommacal was a founding member and Chair of the Board of Governors. In appreciation of their contributions, this award is presented by CMCC to an intern from the Campus Clinic who has shown outstanding proficiency in Clinical Education.
Mark A. King Memorial Award
The family of Dr. Mark King, a successful chiropractor and CMCC graduate who was keenly interested in X-ray, established a trust fund for this award in his memory. The award is presented to a Year IV student who has shown outstanding proficiency and interest in the field of radiology.
Ronald King Awards
The Class of ’83 has established two awards in appreciation of the leadership and inspiration imparted by Dr. Ron King, a faculty member and former Clinic Director Awards are given on the basis of outstanding excellence in clinical chiropractic diagnostic skills.
Walter Sturdy Memorial Scholarship
The Canadian Chiropractic Association presents this scholarship in memory of Dr. Sturdy, its first President and one of the founding members of CMCC. It is given to the student who has achieved the highest overall academic standing during the four year program.
Vern Welsh Memorial Award
The late Dr. Vern Welsh was an active member of the Board of Directors of the Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA) and a loyal supporter of CMCC. The award includes a one year membership in the OCA. The recipient must be an Ontario resident who has achieved academic excellence in the subject area of radiology.
Gilbert H. Young Memorial Award
Dr. Gilbert H. Young was an outstanding leader in the profession in his native British Columbia and across Canada, served on the CMCC Board of Governors and was its Chair for a two-year term. The award, from a trust fund established from his estate, is given to the student with the highest academic standing in Year IV. Additional Awards not exclusive to CMCC students
Additional awards not exclusive to CMCC students
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.
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.
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.
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 receding enrollment 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.
Masonic Foundation of Ontario
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.
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.
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.
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.
Faculty Awards
A. E. Homewood Memorial Professorship
Presented on a yearly basis, with a one year renewal, to a member of the academic community who has shown, over a number of years, a dedication to the principles and philosophy of health care through chiropractic as professed by Dr. Homewood. The recipient shall have demonstrated through scholarship and/or service to the profession, a level of dedication and excellence which reflects the high standards established by Dr. Homewood and the pioneering faculty of CMCC. The recipient receives a stipend for the term of the professorship, and is expected to make a presentation to the faculty and students of CMCC at some time during the tenure of the professorship.
Dr. A. Earl Homewood (1915 –1989) was a founding faculty member of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and served for many years as President, Chairman of the Board, Business Administrator, Dean, Professor, Professor Emeritus and President Emeritus. He taught in many academic areas including technique, anatomy, and jurisprudence. During his career, he also held appointments at Lincoln Chiropractic College in Indianapolis and Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. He was a scholar, an administrator, and a practitioner who dedicated his life to the profession that he loved and the people whom it served.
William Peek Memorial Faculty Award
Presented to a member of the undergraduate faculty for excellence in teaching, upon recommendation from students and peers. This award is presented in memory of Dr. William Peek who was a faculty member in the Division of Biological Sciences at CMCC.