Scholarship Key Criteria

The key criteria for this scholarship application are:

• Doctor of Chiropractic
• FICS members in good standing registered with their local National Chiropractic Sports Council. An individual member with FICS is considered if the person comes from a region without an NCSC.  https://fics.sport/membership-ncsc/
• Level of volunteering at FICS activities or working as a volunteer on your local NCSC and or FICS commission.
• Candidates must hold an International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC)
• Candidates who will complete their ICSC program before the starting date of their Masters’ program are eligible to apply for the scholarship
• The FICS Scholarship is awarded to one individual annually
• Meets any specific requirements of the FICS partnering organization.

Selection Criteria / Timeline

15 August through to 15 September       
Call for scholarship applications.  The FICS administrator will send out a call for interest via social media and to ICSC candidates. Applications will close on September 15. Late applications will not be considered. 

15 September through  15 October        
The selection committee will start the review process and create a short list of candidates who will be invited for an interview.

1 November through 15 November 
The selection committee will meet to interview candidates and announce the winner.
A letter of an offer will be sent to the successful candidate and the University’s Director of Admission to start the enrolment process.

January 15th
Scholarship holder announced on FICS social media.

Requirements:

What do I need to apply for the Scholarship? 

• Complete the FICS Scholarship Application
• Submit a copy of your academic chiropractic transcript. (Note: You need to meet all University admissions/entrance requirements including the minimum GPA requirement of the applicable bachelor’s degree).
• Provide a copy of your professional curriculum vitae (CV)
• Write an essay explaining why you wish to be considered for the FICS scholarship and how it will benefit you and the sports chiropractic community.
• Two letters of recommendation from any professional in the field in support of the application.

• Please Note: Transcripts from courses completed outside of the US will require NACES Accredited International transcript evaluation for US equivalency. You will have time to apply for the NACES evaluation if you successfully receive the scholarship. Any costs associated with this evaluation are the candidate’s responsibility

Recommendation: You are encouraged to read the scoring rubric process, which provides more information about how your application will be graded. 

MS-Nutrition and Human Performance

The increased interest in healthy lifestyles and wellness has heightened the demand for skilled nutrition professionals. Logan University’s Master of Science Degree in Nutrition and Human Performance prepares students to address challenges through comprehensive diet and health analysis and evidence-based nutritional and lifestyle recommendations. Graduates gain advanced knowledge of nutrition and human performance through the holistic integration of metabolic processes, health promotion and wellness, as well as a solid foundation of research methodologies used in nutrition.

The admissions requirements are as follows:

• Bachelor’s degree (Or Master’s/Doctorate) from an accredited institution
• 2.5 Cumulative GPA in the completed qualifying degree
• 6 semester credit hours of biological sciences
• 6 semester credit hours of physical sciences

 Read more: Link to the current Academic Degree Plan for that program: MS-NHP Academic Degree Plan

This scholarship is in partnership with FICS and the application process is open to all ICSC candidates. All applications are to be submitted to FICS using the nominated email address before the closing date.

Download the application form here: SCF_ICSC_Scholarship Application Form

Download the Scoring Rubric and more details
FICS Scholarship Rubric_Website