2012–2013 NCNM Scholarship Opportunities

Through the generosity of donors, National College of Natural Medicine is pleased to offer several scholarships to honor achievement and assist students with their cost of education. Scholarship selection criteria will be based on a combination of:

outstanding academic achievement
leadership
service to the college and community
dedication to the profession of natural medicine
commitment to honoring and celebrating diversity
and other intentions as designated by each donor

All scholarships that are determined by financial need will be based on Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) needs analysis results. All students receiving financial aid will have all scholarships included as part of their award package. We encourage all students to complete the FAFSA application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov with the National College of Natural Medicine School Code of B07624.

To be considered for any of these scholarships, complete and submit the 2012-2013 NCNM Scholarship Application and any specific questions for the scholarship(s) you are applying for, along with all appropriate documents no later than 10 p.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012. Students will be selected and notified by letter. Awarded scholarships will impact fall term 2012 financial aid packages.

Students who already received scholarships for 2011-2012 are ineligible to apply again for the same scholarships this round – but may apply for others.

Students may apply for as many scholarships as three, but only one scholarship per student will be awarded.

NOTE: Federal financial aid recipients could have other aid reduced to accommodate any scholarship(s) received.

All scholarship attendees will be expected to write a thank you letter to the donor with a copy also sent to the Advancement Office; and will be invited to a reception to be held in your honor.

LATE OR INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE REJECTED.

Scholarship	Estimate Award*	Total Awards Available	Selection Criteria	Supplemental Question Requirements
Brant Ashton Memorial Scholarship	$1,000	3	• Students must demonstrate financial need as outlined by the FAFSA Application. ** • Awarded to full-time students in the ND, MSOM or Dual-Track Program • Students whose studies include homeopathy and intend to do AIDS treatment and research, or work with those who have an HIV/AIDS related illness. • Enrollment as at least a 3rd year student entering the 4th year; and 5-Year Program and 6-Year Dual-Track Program students enrolled in their 4th year at the time of the award selection.	• Answer the special essay question, as listed on the Brant Ashton page.
Alumni Merit	$2,000	2	• All current full-time students in good academic standing may apply • Merit scholarship	• None
Dr. Josh Berry Memorial Scholarship	$2,500	1	• Third year or higher in Naturopathic Medicine at NCNM • A Passing Grade for all Classes, Honors classes are giving preference.	• Answer the special essay question, as listed on the Berry Memorial Scholarship page
Bragg Health Foundation Scholarship	$1,000	10	• All current full-time students in good academic standing may apply. • Students graduating are ineligible	• Answer the special essay question, as listed on the Bragg Health page.
Diipli Barret Scholarship	$1,000	1	• All current full-time students in good academic standing may apply.	• Answer the supplemental questions, as listed on the Barret Scholarship page.
Percy & Adrienne Frazier Scholarship	$2,500	1	• All current full-time students in good academic standing may apply. • Students must demonstrate financial need as outlined by the FAFSA Application. ** • U.S. citizen	• None
Peterson Scholarship	$1,300	2	• Full-time students in good academic standing may apply. • Students graduating are ineligible • Merit scholarship • Students not already enrolled at NCNM are not eligible to apply.	• None
Douglas Labs, Samuel Lioon Scholarship	$2,500	1	• All current full-time students in good academic standing may apply. • Students graduating are ineligible • Merit scholarship • Students not already enrolled at NCNM are not eligible to apply.	• Made in honor of Samuel Lioon, founder of Douglas Labs • Answer the special essay question, as listed on the Douglas Labs page.
Nutrition in Healthcare	$1,500	2	• All current full-time students in good academic standing may apply	• Answer the special essay question, as listed on the Nutrition in Healthcare page.
Botanicals in Healthcare	$1,500	2	• All current full-time students in good academic standing may apply	• Answer the special essay question, as listed on the Botanicals in Healthcare page.
Research in Healthcare	$1,500	2	• All current full-time students in good academic standing may apply	• Answer the special essay question, as listed on the Research in Healthcare page.
Konrad Kail Scholarship	$2,500	2	• All current full-time students in good academic standing may apply.	• None
Wise Woman Herbals Botanical Medicine Scholarship	$1,500	1	• Must be a current 3rd or 4th year student • Chosen botanical medicine as a thesis topic • Completed all required material medica and Medicinary hours • The best candidate will have enrolled in botanical electives, attended botanical guest lectures, herbal symposiums and/or taken residency in herbal medicine. Intend to focus on botanical medicine in practice.	• Submit a 500-1000 word article on botanical medicine per the guidelines set on the Wise Woman Herbals scholarship page. • Answering the general questions on the NCNM application page is not necessary for this scholarship.
World in Balance	0	0	• All current full-time ND students in good academic standing may apply. • Must be a 3rd, 4th or 5th year studenty. • The total amount of $3,500 will be divided among the recipients based on merit.	• Answer the special essay questions, as listed on the World in Balance page. • Answering the general questions on the NCNM application page is not necessary for this scholarship.

*Based on the number of eligible applicants, the National College of Natural Medicine Scholarship Selection Committee reserves the right to make an annual award to one student or allocate the award among several students.
**Students must demonstrate financial need as outlined by the FAFSA Application.
Applicants with non-citizen or non Permanent Resident status are not eligible for need-based scholarships as identified above (**).

Sokenbicha Essay Challenge

The deadline has passed. The two winners have been selected and contacted. The official announcement will be made at the AAAOM conference on Saturday, May 14.

The Sokenbicha Essay Challenge is a scholarship contest for students of ACAOM approved Chinese medical schools. The goal of the contest is to showcase the knowledge of Chinese medical practitioners with regard to botanicals and herbal medicine.

Prizes: First prize is a $4,000 scholarship and paid admission into the AAAOM Conference, May 13-15 (includes airfare and hotel). The first place winner will be recognized at the AAAOM banquet on Saturday, May 14, and be allowed to read his or her essay. Second prize is a $1,000 scholarship. All winning essays will be printed and distributed to AAAOM conference attendees and will also be published on the Sokenbicha Web site.

Format: The essay should be 800 words max in one Microsoft Word document (the 800 words do not include the title, bibliography or footnotes) and include a title page in a separate Microsoft Word document. Entries must be typed, double spaced, in two Microsoft Word documents, attached to an email.

Who is eligible? Students currently enrolled in a CCAOM approved Chinese medicine school are eligible to enter.

The essay topic: How can acupuncturists successfully bring the practice of herbal medicine and the use of botanicals into the growing field of integrative medicine?

Judges: Judging will be completed by a panel of qualified judges. Seven members of the AAAOM SO Board will evenly divide essays and rank the top three based on the following criteria:

Comprehension
Organization
Conclusions
Creativity
Writing

Rules:

Only one essay per person.
All essays are due via email by April 22, 2011 at 5 p.m. PST. There is no cost to submit an essay. No late emailed essays will be accepted.
The title page should be in a separate Microsoft Word document than the essay. The author’s name and identifying information should be set forth only on the title page. On the title page, include the author’s name, school, year number, address, phone number, email, school address, and school phone number. To ensure blind review, identifying information must not appear in the body of the submission itself; however, the essay title must appear in the header on each page of the essay. A number will be assigned to the essay.
Any quotations or copyrighted material used in the essay must be identified properly. Failure to identify non-original material will result in disqualification.
Essays must be written in English.
By submitting an entry, the contestant warrants that the work is original and does not violate the intellectual property rights of any other person or entity. In addition, by submitting an entry, the contestant grants permission to AAAOM, National College of Natural Medicine, Sokenbicha, and participating schools to use her or his name for publicity purposes, including, but not limited to, announcing the results of the contest.
The essay should be 800 words max (this does not include the title, bibliography or footnotes) and include a title page in a separate Microsoft Word document. Entries must be typed, double spaced, in two Word documents (title page and essay) attached to an email.
Sokenbicha can use, reproduce, or distribute essays for marketing purposes, but authorship will be acknowledged. The schools and AAAOM may also use, reproduce, or distribute the essays, acknowledging the author.
The decisions of the judges are final and non-reviewable.
Monies will be paid directly to the appropriate school for the winner’s tuition.
If and when more than 175 entries are submitted, AAAOM reserves the right to stop accepting entries. Please apply early and good luck!

AAAOM

Applicants are encouraged to join the AAAOM Student Organization. The membership fee has been reduced 50% for a limited time (ends May 15, 2011). For $25, students become annual members and receive the following benefits:

Copy of the award winning acupuncture documentary 9000 Needles
Reduced conference fee of $129 (including Saturday night banquet)
Product/Service Discounts (go to www.aaaomonline.org for full list of participating partners)
Help support AAAOM in promoting high ethical, educational and professional standards in the practice of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) in the United States

To join, please click here.

About Sokenbicha™:
Sokenbicha™ – Japan's leading blended tea brand – debuted in the U.S. last year. The authentically brewed teas are unsweetened, contain zero calories and combine the refreshment of water with the flavor and goodness of tea blends and natural botanicals. Sokenbicha’s™ brand heritage is inspired by the teachings of Kampo, a traditional Japanese herbal approach to health and wellness dating back more than 1500 years. The product is endorsed and formulated in partnership with Nihondo, Japan’s largest Kampo boutique. The beverages were introduced in 15.2 fluid ounce bottles made from PlantBottle™ packaging – a PET plastic that features up to 30 percent plant based material.