Molalla, Oregon – April 8, 2025 – ChiroCongress Cares is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for the Legacy of Leadership $5,000.00 scholarship. The scholarship, named in memory of Dr.
Christopher Anderson of Wisconsin, will be awarded to an eligible chiropractic student at the ChiroCongress 2025 Convention on November 15, 2025, in Boston, MA.
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 2025, 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 2025, 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. Chris Anderson dedicated his life to serving others in Chiropractic, lifting them up and helping them to be more successful. He leaves a legacy of kindness, dedication, and enthusiasm that was unparalleled.
Dr. Don Cross, ChiroCongress Cares’ President and ChiroCongress’ Past President states, “It’s a true honor to recognize Dr. Chris Anderson and the exuberance he brought to everyone and everything he touched. We are so pleased to dedicate the 2025 Legacy of Leadership Scholarship in his name. We are forever grateful for all he did to elevate and be a light to others.” For more information about Dr. Chris Anderson and his contributions, please read the 2024 press release here.
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 at https://chirohealthusa.awardspring.com/.
Candidates are required to provide their personal and educational information, answer three brief questions, and have one person complete a recommendation survey on the applicants character and leadership qualities. All applications must be submitted by June 30, 2025, to be considered for the scholarship award.
For additional information and to contribute to future scholarships, please visit www.chirocongresscares.org.
About ChiroCongress Cares
Founded in 2020, ChiroCongress Cares is a charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Their purpose is to advance the chiropractic profession through leadership development, innovation, education, increasing organizational capacity, community outreach, and research.