Palmer College of Chiropractic awards more than $4 million in institutional scholarships annually. Approximately 40% of all Palmer students receive at least one scholarship each year, many of which are automatically reviewed as part of the admissions process. This guide covers every Palmer scholarship currently available, the eligibility criteria for each.
Why scholarships matter: borrowing less compounds over time
Every dollar of scholarship you receive is a dollar you do not borrow, and the value of not borrowing compounds over the repayment period in a way the face value of the scholarship doesn’t fully capture. A $15,000 renewable scholarship like the Fountainhead Award reduces your total loan balance by $15,000. At current Unsubsidized loan interest rates over a standard repayment period, that translates to substantially more than $15,000 in reduced total repayment.
Main Campus scholarships — Davenport, Iowa
Fountainhead Award for Academic Achievement — Main Campus
$15,000 total · Renewable · $1,500 per trimester over 10 trimesters
Eligibility: Incoming, full-time students with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.50 or higher. Automatically reviewed at admission — no separate application required.
Palmer, Everywhere Scholarship
$15,000 total · Renewable · $1,500 per trimester · Geographic eligibility required
Eligibility: Incoming, full-time students who are residents of a designated geographic area. Visit the scholarships page for the current list of eligible locations. Automatically reviewed — no separate application required.
Merit Scholarships — Dean Award & Wyvern Award
Varies · First term only · Non-renewable · Based on undergraduate GPA tiers
Dean Award: GPA 3.25–3.49. Wyvern Award: GPA 3.0–3.24. Automatically reviewed at admission.
Legacy Scholarship — Main Campus
$1,000 · First term only · Non-renewable
Eligibility: Incoming, full-time students who are a relative (parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse, or child) of a Palmer alumnus. Documentation of alumni relationship may be required.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$1,000 · First term only · Non-renewable
Eligibility: Incoming, full-time students who are active members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Membership verification required.
Florida Campus scholarships — Port Orange, FL
Fountainhead Award for Academic Achievement — Florida Campus
$10,000 total · Renewable · $1,000 per trimester over 10 trimesters
Eligibility: Incoming, full-time students with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.75 or higher. Automatically reviewed at admission — no separate application required.
Palmer, Everywhere Scholarship — Florida Campus
$15,000 total · Renewable · $1,500 per trimester · Geographic eligibility required
Same geographic eligibility criteria as Main Campus. Automatically reviewed — no separate application required.
Merit Scholarships — Presidential, Dean, Wyvern Awards
Varies · First term only · Non-renewable · Three GPA tiers
Presidential Award: GPA 3.50–3.75
Dean Award: GPA 3.25–3.49
Wyvern Award: GPA 3.0–3.24
Automatically reviewed at admission.
Legacy Scholarship — Florida Campus
$1,000 · First term only · Non-renewable
Same eligibility as Main Campus Legacy Scholarship. Alumni relationship documentation may be required.
Scholarships available at both campuses
Current Student Endowed Scholarships
Varies · Application required annually · Administered through Scholarship Universe
Available to currently enrolled students. The application window typically opens December/January each year. Criteria vary by individual scholarship — merit, financial need, specialty interest, and geographic origin are common factors. Contact the Office of Financial Planning to confirm the current cycle.
Outside / External Scholarships
Varies · Application to external organizations required · Processed through Palmer Business Office
Scholarships from state chiropractic associations, foundations, and national organizations. Checks must be sent to the Palmer Business Office at least 30 days before the term start. Contact: financialaid@palmer.edu or 563-884-5740.
