Dr. Coralee Van Egmond Memorial Scholarship Fund

The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) knows that our students are the future of the Chiropractic profession and continues to assist students through our Dr. Coralee Van Egmond Memorial Scholarship Fund. ICA is proud to announce that up to three (3) Student ICA members will be awarded the Dr. Coralee Van Egmond Scholarship at this year’s 99th Annual ICA Convention. Scholarship winners will be announced and presented their scholarship during the ICA Annual Awards and Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner on Friday, April 4, 2025 in Clearwater, Florida.

Scholarship Eligibility:

The ICA will award up to three (3) SICA members with $1,000 scholarships toward continuing their chiropractic education. To be eligible, you must:

• Be a student ICA member. *
• Be a current student in good standing at an accredited chiropractic college.

Scholarship Application:
Submit a 250 word or less essay on one (1) of the following topics:**

• My role model in the Chiropractic profession is… and why?
• Why it is important to belong to the International Chiropractors Association.
• I chose the profession of Chiropractic because …

Applications are being accepted now through March 7, 2025. Submissions should be emailed to membership@chiropractic.org.

Criteria and Point Scoring:

• Discussion must be clear, developed and relevant to the topic (1-50 points)
• Logical sentence structure, coherent paragraphs and easy flowing transitions (1-30 pts)
• Grammatical errors, writing style & creativity (1-20 points).

*Family members of ICA Staff, Board members or Representative Assembly are not eligible to apply. **Essay submission may be shared by the ICA during the 99th Annual Convention Fundraiser Dinner and may be used in ICA publications, newsletters, online platforms, and in other promotional capacities.

2025 Chiropractic Philosophy Speech Competition

The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) is proud to present the 2025 Chiropractic Philosophy Speech Scholarship, an opportunity for Student ICA members to articulate their insights on chiropractic philosophy and its relevance today. This competition will take place during the Philosophy Lunch at the 99th Annual ICA Convention in Clearwater, Florida, on Friday, April 5, 2025.

Eligibility
This competition is open to current Student ICA (SICA) members who meet the following criteria:

• Must be a full-time student in good standing at an accredited chiropractic college as of April 5, 2025.*
• Must attend the Philosophy Lunch on April 5, 2025 in person to participate. No recorded entries will be accepted.

Speech Topics
Participants must prepare a speech on one (1) of the following topics:

1. Choose one or more of the 33 Principles to discuss, specifically how they relate to chiropractic today.
2. Relate the value and application of chiropractic philosophy to the other two tenets of art and science.
3. Explain how you will use chiropractic philosophy as you transition from student to practicing doctor and its importance to a successful practice.

Presentation Details

• Participants will have 3 minutes to deliver their speeches.
• Spoken word only. No visual aids, digital components, or props are permitted. Accommodations will be made for participants with disabilities; contact membership@chiropractic.org for assistance.

Registration Process

• Register by completing the application below.
• Registration closes on March 15, 2025.

Evaluation Criteria
Speeches will be evaluated by a panel of ICA Board Members on the following criteria:

1. Content and Insight (1-50 points): Discussion must be clear, developed, insightful, and relevant to the topic.
2. Structure and Delivery (1-30 points): Logical arguments, coherent structure, and confident presentation. Points may be deducted for going over allotted time.
3. Style and Creativity (1-20 points): Originality, compelling style, and engaging delivery.

Prizes
Winners will receive the following scholarships:

• 1st Place: $1,500
• 2nd Place: $1000
• 3rd Place: $500

Additional Details

Speeches may be recorded and shared by the ICA during future events and in ICA publications, newsletters, and online platforms in ICA publications, newsletters, online platforms, and in other promotional capacities.

*Family members of ICA staff, Board members, or Representative Assembly members are not eligible to participate.

ChiroHealthUSA Foxworth Family Scholarship

The Foxworth Family Chiropractic Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students currently enrolled in Chiropractic College. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making an impact in their communities and the profession.

The Foxworth Family Chiropractic Scholarship is fully funded by ChiroHealthUSA and was established in honor of President Dr. Ray Foxworth’s parents, Dr. Betty Pace Mathews and Dr. Charles Vernon Mathews. In 2021, ChiroHealthUSA announced that they would be awarding the scholarship in memory of Dr. Tom Klapp. Dr. Klapp was a Board member of the Michigan Chiropractic Foundation, served as a Trustee for Life University, and served on The Chiropractic Summit since its inception on behalf of Life University, and was a Board member of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. Dr. Klapp was a founding member of OneChiropractic, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting drugless chiropractic. He helped shape ChiroCongress’ 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2019 and the Future of Chiropractic Forum where the strategic plan project was launched.  As a champion of this effort, he joined the Strategic Plan Committee in 2020 and diligently worked to ensure a transparent and inclusive process. His love for the profession, his family, and his colleagues was evident in all his endeavors. ChiroHealthUSA will award $15,000 to the recipient of the scholarship and an additional $10,000 donation to the chiropractic college in which the student is enrolled.

For more information on ChiroHealthUSA, please visit our website at www.chirohealthusa.com.