NCMIC Bucks for Boards Scholarship

Funder: NCMIC Insurance Company in conjunction with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE)

Overview:
The NCMIC Bucks for Boards program was created in 2020 to support chiropractic students preparing for their national board exams. This scholarship helps students cover the cost of NBCE (National Board of Chiropractic Examiners) chiropractic board exams.

Award Details:

• Amount: $500 per award in initial rounds; $1,000 in recent awards
• Frequency: Scholarships are presented four times per year (quarterly)
• Total Annual Distribution: 200 scholarships awarded to 50 students each quarter

Eligibility:

• Chiropractic college students
• Students may apply once per entry period
• Maximum: A student may only receive one NCMIC Bucks for Boards scholarship annually

Geographic Scope:

• Open to chiropractic students nationwide
• At least three CUKC students have won in recent years

Purpose:
Funds are used specifically to help meet the cost of NBCE chiropractic board exams (Parts I, II, III, and IV).

Background:

The Bucks for Boards program complements NCMIC's Starting Into Practice Program, which has been presented on campuses for more than 20 years to help students transition from chiropractic college to chiropractic practice.

Contact Information:

• NCMIC Insurance Company
• Website and application information available through NCMIC
• Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) - 10850 Lowell Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66210 | (800) 467-2252

Application Process

Entry Period:

• Applications accepted quarterly (four entry periods per year)
• Specific deadline dates for each quarter not provided in available documentation

Application Requirements:

• Students apply directly through NCMIC or via their chiropractic college
• Contact your college's financial aid office or admissions office for application details
• Application materials and specific requirements not fully detailed in available sources

Important Notes:

• Students may apply once per entry period
• Maximum of one scholarship per student per year
• 50 scholarships awarded per quarter (200 annually)

How to Apply

For CUKC Students:

1. Contact Cleveland University-Kansas City Financial Aid & Scholarships office
2. Inquire about NCMIC Bucks for Boards application process
3. Submit application during open entry period
4. Application typically includes student information and board exam registration details

General Information:

• Applicants should be preparing to take NBCE board exams
• Awards are presented to students who demonstrate need and/or academic merit
• Students must be enrolled in an accredited chiropractic college program