Legacy of Leadership Scholarship Named for Dr. Louis Sportelli Now Accepting Applications
April 2, 2024 – Oregon, USA-
ChiroCongress Cares is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for the Legacy of Leadership Scholarship. The scholarship, named for Dr. Louis Sportelli of Pennsylvania, will be awarded to an eligible chiropractic student at the ChiroCongress 2024 Convention on November 16, 2024, in Denver, CO.
The Legacy of Leadership Scholarship is a $5,000 award, and the eligibility criteria for the application
process are as follows:
- The recipient must remain a full-time student enrolled in a Doctorate of Chiropractic program at an accredited Chiropractic college or university in the U.S. through December 2024, or they shall forfeit the award.
- The applicant must have a minimum 2.7 GPA.
- The recipient must agree to keep the award confidential until it is announced at The ChiroCongress Convention, in November 2024, or they shall forfeit the award.
- Applicants may not be family members of employees or officers of ChiroCongress or ChiroCongress Cares.
- The Legacy of Leadership Scholarship is intended to recognize outstanding leadership qualities and a commitment to the chiropractic profession. Dr. Louis Sportelli is a renowned chiropractor who has dedicated his life to advancing the field of chiropractic through his leadership and vision.
Dr. Don Cross, ChiroCongress Cares’ President and ChiroCongress’ Past President states, “Visionaries like Dr. Lou Sportelli, have made our profession stronger and we are delighted and honored to recognize his contributions to ChiroCongress and ChiroCongress Cares by dedicating the 2024 Legacy of Leadership Scholarship in his name. We are forever grateful for his vision and support of chiropractic state associations.”
To apply for the Legacy of Leadership Scholarship, interested candidates must complete the online application form available on the ChiroCongress website.
The application form can be accessed here.
Candidates are required to provide their personal and educational information, a brief essay describing their leadership qualities, and two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to their character and commitment to the chiropractic profession. All applications must be submitted by June 30, 2024, to be considered for the scholarship award.
For more information about the Legacy of Leadership Scholarship and the application process, please visit ChiroCongressCares.org.