Scholarship Opportunities
We want you at Palmer!
We want to help you achieve your dream of becoming a successful Doctor of Chiropractic. Our students are driven to succeed, and our aim is to help you do that. Each year, Palmer College of Chiropractic awards approximately $4 million in scholarships – many of which are specifically designed for incoming students.
Questions? Contact our Admissions team.
Palmer Main Campus: 800-722-3648
Palmer Florida: 866-585-9677
Beacon Award – New!
The Beacon Award is a scholarship program for prospective students entering the Doctor of Chiropractic program and is designed to foster diversity within the chiropractic community by providing financial assistance to those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds or underserved populations.
Award Amount
- $15,000 ($1,500 per trimester for a maximum of 10 trimesters)
To be considered for a Beacon Award, the candidate must have been admitted to the DCP, submitted a completed scholarship application and arranged for their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) be sent to the Office of Financial Planning at Palmer. The selection committee considers the following factors:
- The applicant’s academic record.
- The applicant’s personal achievements and leadership.
- The applicant’s financial need.
Main Campus Scholarships for Incoming Students
For more information about how to apply for scholarships, contact our Admissions team.
Beacon Award
The Beacon Award is a scholarship program for prospective students entering the Doctor of Chiropractic program and is designed to foster diversity within the chiropractic community by providing financial assistance to those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds or underserved populations.
Award Amount
- $15,000 ($1,500 per trimester for a maximum of 10 trimesters)
Fountainhead Award for Academic Achievement (Palmer Main Campus only)
Palmer students are driven. They take education seriously, and so do we. We think it’s important to recognize outstanding academic achievement. That’s why we developed the Fountainhead Award for Academic Achievement.
The Fountainhead Award is a special renewable scholarship open to all incoming Palmer students who achieved a 3.50 or higher GPA as an undergraduate. The scholarships are awarded to incoming Doctor of Chiropractic students enrolling full-time. Recipients must maintain a 2.75 in-program GPA to renew the award each term.
There are two levels:
- $15,000 ($1,500 per trimester) – 3.75-4.0 cumulative GPA
- $10,000 ($1,000 per trimester) – 3.50-3.74 cumulative GPA
Merit Scholarships
An award for incoming, full-time students demonstrating academic achievement in their undergraduate studies. The award is for the student’s first term of enrollment and isn’t renewable.
- Dean Award – Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25-3.49
- Wyvern Award – Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0-3.24
Legacy Scholarship ($1,000)
A scholarship for incoming, full-time students who are the relative of a Palmer alumnus. The award is for the student’s first academic term and isn’t renewable.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship ($1,000)
A scholarship for incoming, full-time students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society.
Palmer Florida Scholarships for Incoming Students
For more information about how to apply for scholarships, contact our Admissions team.
Beacon Award
The Beacon Award is a scholarship program for prospective students entering the Doctor of Chiropractic program and is designed to foster diversity within the chiropractic community by providing financial assistance to those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds or underserved populations. For more information about how to apply for this scholarship, contact our Admissions team.
Award Amount
- $15,000 ($1,500 per trimester for a maximum of 10 trimesters)
Merit Scholarships
An award for incoming, full-time students demonstrating academic achievement in their undergraduate studies. The award is for the student’s first term of enrollment and isn’t renewable. Limited funds are available for Merit Scholarships. Complete the Scholarship Application for consideration.
- Chancellor Award – Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.75-4.0
- Provost Award – Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.5-3.74
- Dean Award – Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25-3.49
- Wyvern Award – Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0-3.24
Legacy Scholarship ($1,000)
A scholarship for incoming, full-time students who are the relative of a Palmer alumnus. The award is for the student’s first academic term and isn’t renewable.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship ($1,000)
A scholarship for incoming, full-time students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society.
Current Student Scholarships
Palmer has more than 180 donor-designated scholarships for current students with awards ranging from $500 up to a full term’s tuition! To view all the available scholarships and award criteria, visit Palmer’s Scholarship Portal. Students can log in with the Palmer ID and password. Opportunities to apply will be made available in August and January.
Veterans Benefits
View more information on the Yellow Ribbon GI Educational Enhancement Program and other benefits for veterans.
Outside Scholarships
Students who have been awarded a scholarship from an organization or foundation should mail their check to:
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Financial Affairs – Business Office
1000 Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52803
ATTN: Laura Reagan
Outside scholarship checks should be sent no later than 30 days prior to the start of the term for timely processing. Please ensure the student’s name and appropriate campus is on the correspondence. If there are questions about the Outside Scholarship Process, please call the Office of Financial Planning at 563-884-5740 or email scholarships@palmer.edu.
Palmer also maintains a list of many outside scholarships, and student are encouraged to apply. To see all listed scholarships, use the contact information for updated deadlines and to confirm availability.
