American Chiropractic Foundation
The American Chiropractic Foundation (ACF) promotes education, science/evidence-based practice and charity via:
- Promotion of scholarly research in the art and science of chiropractic, with particular emphasis on training and education and raising awareness of the history of chiropractic.
- Provision of a continuing forum on the science of chiropractic and related issues for practitioners and the public on the science of chiropractic and related issues.
- Fostering of research into the science of chiropractic and dissemination of research findings.
- Advocating of exemplary professional training practices to ensure the highest quality of chiropractic services.
- Awarding of scholarships and other forms of aid to qualified students of chiropractic.
- Engaging in charitable, scientific and education activities.
Chiropractic Future Leaders Memorial Scholarship Fund
ACF has established the Chiropractic Future Leaders Memorial Scholarship Fund with monies donated in memory of deceased ACA leaders, to which other names may be added in the future.
American Chiropractic Foundation Endowment Fund
Formed in 1997 to support long-term education and research beneficial to the chiropractic profession, this fund ensures that chiropractic education is made available to many people who cannot afford it, and that high-level research at colleges and universities is not stymied for lack of funds.
2026 ACF Scholarships
The American Chiropractic Foundation (ACF) is awarding scholarships to Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) members at ACA Engage 2026. Each scholarship will be in the amount of $1,500.
The deadline to submit applications is Dec. 22, 2025.
Community Leadership Award
The Community Leadership Award scholarship will be presented to an applicant that demonstrates leadership skills and involvement in their community. The ideal applicant will be able to show, through their resume, essay and letter of reference, a passion for leadership and a desire to improve the communities they
serve.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award scholarship will be presented to an applicant that demonstrates a commitment to and support of issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. The ideal applicant will be able to show, through their resume, essay and letter of reference, a passion for these themes and a desire to further the progress of these issues.
Research Leadership Award
The Research Leadership Award scholarship will be presented to an applicant that demonstrates a commitment to research to advance the field of chiropractic. The ideal applicant will be able to show, through their resume, essay and letter of reference, a passion for research and a desire to perform chiropractic research in their future career.
Questions? Contact ACA.