Awards and Bursaries

Graduate Admission Bursary for CMCC Chiropractic Residency Programs

Eligibility: Graduate students in the Chiropractic Residency Programs. A Graduate Admission Bursary will be offered in Year 1 to the five top full time applicants to the Chiropractic Residency Programs. The bursary is renewable for each subsequent year of graduate study at CMCC (either full time or part time with simultaneous enrollment in the IHPME program) based on annual review of academic performance and program participation. The bursary is to be used directly toward the annual tuition of the CMCC Chiropractic Residency Programs.

Graduate Studies Award for CMCC Chiropractic Residency Programs

Eligibility: Full-time graduate students in the Chiropractic Residency Programs. A Graduate Studies Award will be offered in Year 1 to the five top full time applicants to the Chiropractic Residency Programs. The award is renewable for each subsequent year of graduate study at CMCC (full time) based on annual review of academic performance and program participation. To maintain the award, students must be engaged in their studies on a full-time basis, available on campus regularly, attend classes, maintain a minimum GPA average, and participate in a CMCC assigned six month core placement. The purpose of the award is to further the education and training of graduate students in their individual capacity while completing the CMCC Chiropractic Residency Programs.

Graduate Research Award for CMCC Chiropractic Residency Programs

Eligibility: Students enrolled full time in the Chiropractic Residency Programs or simultaneous enrollment in the IHPME program, who are not otherwise eligible for a Graduate Admissions Bursary or Graduate Fellowship. CMCC will offer up to three Graduate Research Awards annually to graduate students, for the purpose of furthering their individual education and training while completing the research requirements of the CMCC Chiropractic Residency Programs under the supervision of a faculty researcher. Application deadline is March 15.

Kirkaldy-Willis Memorial Award for CMCC Chiropractic Residency Programs

This award, 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 CMCC. The Vice President, Academic and the Director of Graduate Studies select a CMCC chiropractic residency student who has completed their program of study and has demonstrated leadership and creative initiative in the promotion of interdisciplinary research.

Class of 1980 Graduate Studies Scholarship ($500)

The Class of 1980 established this scholarship to recognize a CMCC graduating student who has been accepted into the CMCC Graduate Studies program and who through their undergraduate studies has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in chiropractic and expresses a desire to further that through teaching and/or research. This person will have demonstrated leadership skills and a willingness to advocate for the profession and patients.

College of Chiropractic Sciences (Canada) Award Glenn Engel Memorial Award ($500)

The College of Chiropractic Sciences (Canada) Award honours Dr. Glenn Engel, a founding member of the CCS, for his dedication to clinical sciences, patient-centred care and chiropractic education. This goes to a graduating student who has been accepted into the Clinical Sciences Graduate Studies Program. The recipient will have demonstrated a commitment to exceptional, evidence-informed patient care, and an interest in research and peer mentoring.

Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences Award ($500)

The Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) Award goes to a CMCC graduating student who has been accepted or is seeking acceptance into either the Sports Sciences graduate program at CMCC or a university-based sports sciences residency program, who has demonstrated significant contribution to the sporting community and has attained a high academic standing.

Anne L. Taylor-Vaisey Memorial Award for CMCC Chiropractic Residency Programs ($2000)

As Research Librarian at CMCC from 2001 to 2013, Anne provided distinguished service to CMCC pioneering a program focused on information retrieval methods, through an undergraduate seminar and 1:1 sessions with Year IV interns. She was respected as a librarian for her integrity, commitment to scientific evidence, passion for excellence and dedication to others, and recognized internationally in the chiropractic profession for championing the Index to Chiropractic Literature. This award, established by Anne’s family, colleagues and friends is presented annually to a graduate of CMCC currently enrolled in a chiropractic residency program, with a focus on musculoskeletal research that includes clinical applications, or planning to work with Indigenous communities on the clinical application of such research.