Scholarships

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The Scholarship Committee considers the following to determine scholarships awards:

Financial need
The student's understanding of and commitment to the principles of chiropractic
(essay requirement)
Academic achievement
Any unique criteria required for each particular scholarship

All scholarships are subject to availability.

Incoming Student Scholarships

President's Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to entering students whose pre-chiropractic transcripts indicate superior academic performance. To be eligible, a student must enter with a minimum 3.3 GPA and maintain a cumulative 3.3 GPA while enrolled at Sherman College. This scholarship awards $1500 each quarter (for the first four quarters of attendance only) and is subject to availability.
Legacy Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded to new students who are children of Sherman College alumni. It awards $300 per quarter and is renewable for the entire time of enrollment, as long as the student maintains a full-time course load and maintains satisfactory academic progress.
Milton W., Louise and Samuel Garfunkel Scholarship
$800 per quarter for four quarters, awarded on the basis of financial need and academic excellence.
International Tuition Scholarship
International students may be eligible for this scholarship up to full tuition and fees. Only those who are non-resident aliens and ineligible for any Federal financial assistance are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The recipient must sign a statement that he or she will return to his or her native country upon graduation. If he or she does not return, the scholarship then becomes a loan and must be repaid to the college. For detailed information, contact the Admission Office.

Currently Enrolled Student Scholarships (Students must have been enrolled for at least one quarter)

Academic Achievement Scholarship
$500 awarded to a student in sixth quarter or above, based on academic excellence.
B.J. Palmer Philosophy Scholarship
$500 awarded to a student in sixth quarter or above, based on academic excellence and submission/evaluation of an essay.
Citizenship Award Scholarship
$300 awarded to a student in sixth quarter or above, based on academic excellence and submission/evaluation of an essay on your contributions to the chiropractic profession and the community.
Rex Mumford Kasler Memorial Scholarship
A one-quarter scholarship covering full tuition, books and lab fees, awarded to a current student who demonstrates strong financial need and academic excellence.
Outstanding Student of the Year Scholarship
$500 awarded to a student in sixth quarter or above, based on academic excellence and commitment to the college.
Scallon Scholarship
$300 awarded to a student in third quarter or above, based on financial need and academic excellence. This scholarship is offered twice per year.

Additional Scholarships:

Alumni Association Scholarship
Awards $500 quarterly by the Sherman College Alumni Association, based on financial need and outstanding leadership qualities
American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) Scholarships
ABCA offers several scholarships: the Harvey Lillard Scholarship Program, the Dr. Bobby Westbrook Scholarship, the Dr. Hiram Wiggins Scholarship and the ABCA Pre-Chiropractic Scholarship Award, given to a chiropractic student who is a member of the ABCA.
Arkansas Chiropractic Association Edith Balkman Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship for students who are from Arkansas and wish to return there to practice.
Sylvia Ashworth Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a single mother who is in chiropractic college, sponsored by the Federation of Straight Chiropractors and Organizations (FSCO).
CARE Scholarship
Full time students may be eligible for this $7,500 scholarship, which is awarded annually by the Educational Finance Group. A recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be involved in extra-curricular activities, and must have at least one academic year remaining until program completion. Two letters of recommendation from faculty members, an official transcript showing current GPA, and a completed and signed application form are required. The scholarships are awarded through a nationwide competition.
CARE Research Scholarship
Full time students may be eligible for this $7,500 scholarship, which is awarded annually by the Educational Finance Group. A recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be involved in extra-curricular activities, and must have at least one academic year remaining until program completion. Two letters of recommendation from faculty members, an official transcript showing current GPA, and a completed and signed application form are required. The scholarships are awarded through a nationwide competition among submitted research proposals.
The Chiropractic Education Foundation of New York Scholarship
Available to a New York resident who is enrolled in chiropractic college and plans to return to New York to practice.
FSCO Annual Scholarships
Awarded each fall based on the results of an essay contest.
Garden State Chiropractic Society Scholarship
Available to a New Jersey resident who is enrolled in chiropractic college. This is usually a $1,000 award given at the Garden State Chiropractic Society's annual convention
International Chiropractors Association (ICA) Alma Neilson Perpetual Scholarship
Available to students who are members of the ICA.
KR Jones Memorial Scholarship
Awarded by the South Carolina Chiropractic Association.
Medal 75 Trust Fund Scholarship
Awarded annually by the state of Washington, based on academic excellence and financial need.
NCMIC Scholarship
This malpractice insurance agency offers a scholarship annually.

Additional services offered include:

Emergency Loans
The Lyle Sherman Loan Fund and Scallon Emergency Loan Fund both make loans to students to help with emergency situations. Students may borrow up to $500 for 90 days, interest free, to meet unexpected/unplanned financial needs.
Veteran Students
Qualified students who are United States veterans may receive benefits from the Veterans Administration through the GI Bill programs. Veterans should contact the VA certifying official, located in the Financial Aid Office, immediately after acceptance by Sherman College to submit an application for veteran’s benefits.
Campus Employment
There are a number of campus employment opportunities available at Sherman College. The amount that a student can earn will depend on the needs of the college and the qualifications of the student. Salaries are higher than the required federal minimum wage. Applications may be submitted to the Business Office or directly to the various department heads.
Employment
The greater Spartanburg area is located in a region of rapid commercial and industrial growth and has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation. Many area industries run three shifts and offer steady, part-time employment. The Financial Aid Office maintains a job placement listing to assist students in finding available jobs in the surrounding area. The college recommends that all students come to Sherman College prepared to support themselves for at least the first six months of their college career without the necessity of taking on additional outside employment.
Job Placement
The Financial Aid Office offers employment referrals to students who desire off-campus employment. The employment referral service is available to all students enrolled at Sherman College, regardless of their financial need.

Sherman College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or other school-administered programs