The 100% Impact Fund was created in 2021, and is funded by the 100% Chiropractic franchise owners and doctors. At 100% Chiropractic, we firmly believe in impacting the future of chiropractic in a positive way, and the 100% Impact Fund is our way of doing just that. From furthering research incentives, to providing scholarships for chiropractic students and multiple other initiatives, the 100% Impact Fund is just getting started. We are excited to see the impact it continues to make.

Established by Dr. James C. Anderson, a 1966 graduate and Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees, the scholarship is for the benefit of students enrolled in the B.S. or D.C. programs. Recipients must have completed Business 1 and Business 3 class assignments, in addition to Dr. Anderson’s Success Strategies Program.

The Anrig Family Research Scholarship was created in 1969 by alumnus Dr. Ernst Anrig. Ernst emigrated from Switzerland when he was in his early 20s, settling in Northern Canada before moving to Southern California to attend Cleveland Chiropractic College. Dr. Anrig serves as a member of the Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board. He practices in Fresno, California with his three children, Suzi, Dan, and Claudia.

The scholarship is available to a qualified chiropractic student who is actively involved in scholarly research, and demonstrates not only academic achievement but also a commitment to service to others.

The Beckley Family Scholarship was initiated in 2006 to benefit Cleveland University-Kansas City. The fund’s originator, Dr. Clark Beckley, graduated from Cleveland-Kansas City in 1975. During his 46 years with the University, he served in many capacities, retiring in 2022 as Vice President for Campus & Alumni Relations.

The scholarship is available to a qualified chiropractic student currently completing requirements in the student clinic or public health center, demonstrating academic achievement and has a commitment to service to others.

The Buell O. Boring Memorial Scholarship was started in 1983 with a $5,000 donation from Dr. Boring’s widow, Jeanne Boring, who is also stepmother to Dr. Raymond Boring (class of 1966) and Dr. Gary Boring (class of 1968). Dr. Buell Boring was the first president of the first alumni association at Cleveland Chiropractic College and a close friend of Dr. Carl S. Cleveland Jr.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student.

Spouses Dr. Ralph Cardin, a 1996 Cleveland Chiropractic College alumnus, and Dr. Heather Cardin, a 1997 alumna, established the scholarship.

The scholarship is awarded to a 1) single parent in the B.S. or D.C. programs and 2) with a minimum GPA of 2.5 cumulative in good academic standing and 3) requires submission of an essay detailing why the student decided to become a chiropractor, as well as the challenges and rewards of being a single parent in the B.S. or D.C. programs.

Dr. Carl S. Cleveland Jr., the son of the college’s founders, spent his life in service to Cleveland Chiropractic College (now CUKC) and the chiropractic profession. As a child, he grew up in a house that was also home to the college. Consequently, the kitchen became the chemistry laboratory. At his death in 1995, the Carl S. Cleveland, Jr. Memorial Scholarship fund was initiated by caring alumni and friends.

The scholarship is available to a qualified chiropractic student who submits an essay on their understanding of the science, art, and philosophy of chiropractic.

The scholarship is available to a CUKC student who demonstrates academic achievement and a commitment to service to others.

Dr. Carl S. Cleveland IV was the son of Dr. Carl III and Elizabeth Cleveland, and a 2010 graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City. An accomplished athlete, beloved son, brother, husband, and father, and a proud Marine who served in the first Gulf War, Carl IV died of cancer in February 2022. The Carl S. Cleveland IV, D.C. Veterans Memorial Scholarship was started in his honor by family and friends, and all CUKC student veterans or dependents of veterans are eligible to apply.

Known for her beautiful smile and infectious laugh, Carol Foster was a wife, mother, career woman, and champion of chiropractic. Alumni Dr. Paul Foster and his son, Dr. Allen Foster, established the Carol Foster Memorial Scholarship in memory of a beloved wife and mother.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student.

Dr. Chuck Eddy was a 1970 Cleveland Chiropractic College (now CUKC) graduate, and along with his wife, Donna, was a devoted supporter of chiropractic and the university, serving as Chair of the Board of Trustees for many years. Eddy put himself through school with his musical performances.

The scholarship is for a chiropractic student with a first preference of a student who is also a professional musician. The second preference is for the scholarship to be given to a student that is a musician or vocalist while a student. The third preference is for the scholarship to be awarded to a previous musician or vocalist. The student must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Co-founder of the Chiro One Wellness Centers and MyoCore personalized pain care centers, Dr. Sam Wang, created the Chiro One / MyoCore Scholarship as part of the organization’s continued commitment to education, development, and success of chiropractic’s brightest students and future leaders.

The scholarship is available to chiropractic students with experience in one of the University’s clinics. First preference shall be given to a student with experience in the public CUKC Chiropractic Health Center.

Christian, son of Dr. Carl III and Elizabeth Cleveland, was a treasured son, brother, friend, and colleague. He had a smile that captivated all who met him, a natural charm that turned everyone into a friend, and a laugh that continues to echo in our hearts. Christian’s great loves were his family, friends, and fishing. He was most at ease when surrounded by those who loved him or on the water with a fishing pole and a tub of worms. In the same way that people couldn’t resist Christian, it seems the fish couldn’t either — many a skilled fisherman found his catch dwarfed by Christian’s in a tournament or a casual weekend outing. Though Christian’s time with us was short, he will live forever in our memory. This scholarship was established by family and friends in 2008.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student who demonstrates not only academic achievement but also a commitment to serving others.

The Board of Directors of the Cleveland Foundation created the Dorothea A. Towne Memorial Scholarship with proceeds from the 2006 Kansas City golf tournament. Dr. Towne graduated from Cleveland-Los Angeles in 1954 and became a confidant of Dr. C. S. Cleveland Sr.

She was a well-known chiropractic educator and gained national attention when she appeared on the Merv Griffin television show in 1975 to discuss chiropractic. A long-time administrator and faculty member at Cleveland Chiropractic College-Los Angeles, Dr. Towne was highly respected throughout the chiropractic profession and cherished by her chiropractic students. This memorial scholarship provides a perpetual tribute to an extraordinary woman.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student.

The scholarship is available to a student with experience in one of the University’s Clinics with first preference given to a student with experience in the public Health Center.

This scholarship was established by Dr. Edward McKenzie (CCC-KC ’69) in honor of his father, Dr. Edwin C. McKenzie (CCC-KC ’52). The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student.

Dr. Elizabeth Maddy was a 1954 Cleveland Chiropractic College (now CUKC) graduate. From humble beginnings, her parents owned and operated a penny candy store in the Brush Creek area of Kansas City. Upon her death, she bequeathed more than $300,000 to the Cleveland Foundation for a perpetual student scholarship fund. She was a memorable and very generous woman.

The scholarship is available to a female chiropractic student who demonstrates academic achievement and a commitment to service to others.

Dr. Ethelbert Stalling graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1941. She practiced in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, and was one of Cleveland’s most cherished volunteers. She held every office on the Alumni Board at one time or another and was a member of the Cleveland Board of Trustees until her death in 1994. In a final act of kindness and support, Dr. Stalling gave a sizeable portion of her estate to the Cleveland Foundation to establish a scholarship fund.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student who demonstrates academic achievement and a commitment to service to others.

Elizabeth Fields Cleveland, wife of Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, founded this scholarship in memory of her parents, Clarence and Elizabeth Allison Fields. Elizabeth’s mother and father were not chiropractors. Her mother worked as the financial manager for garment designer, Nelly Don, and her father was employed by and then retired from Trans World Airlines. As a young man, Clarence was a baseball star known around the Midwest as “Casey Fields.” To their friends, they were Bud and Louise, avid gardeners. The couple grew up in tiny Missouri towns and, as their daughter Elizabeth says, “They raised the family with dignity.”

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student who demonstrates academic achievement and a commitment to service to others.

In 1981, Dr. Dwight Gerred ’60 became a charter member of the Ambassadors’ Society (members contribute $1,000 to $4,999 annually) and designated his annual contribution to create the Gerred Family Scholarship. Chiropractic was Dr. Gerred’s passion, and through his generous support, he created a perpetual legacy. A plaque hangs in the Foundation Office recording the names of the students who have received the Gerred Family Scholarship. Dr. Gerred made his career at the University and retired in 2003 as Executive Vice President. Additionally, he maintained a private practice in South Kansas City with his long-time colleague, Dr. Fred Staab.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student who demonstrates academic achievement and a commitment to service to others.

This scholarship is given in memory of Dr. Gordon Heuser, a Logan Chiropractic Alumnus and friend to CUKC, by his son, Dr. Charles Heuser. The scholarship shall be awarded to any student enrolled in the Doctor of Chiropractic program. Preference shall be given to a student with financial need.

Known as Gus Peters, Gustavus was the kind of person who never met a stranger. He was a change-of-career student at Cleveland with an infectious excitement for chiropractic. Unfortunately, Gus died in 1995 before he completed his education. He was a member of the Beta Chi Rho (BXP) Fraternity/Sorority, and since his death, members of Beta Chi Rho have been adding to this scholarship fund. The scholarship is available to an active BXP member who exemplifies a decent and helpful spirit. The student should demonstrate the spirit of selflessness, and who, no matter what, is always there to help others. Submission of a two-page essay defining service, detailing service activities as well as plans for continued service, is required.

A renewable scholarship of $1,000 or more to any CUKC student with a Veterans Administration Chapter 35 designation with a financial need. Chapter 35 designation refers to a dependent of a veteran who has been identified as 100% disabled, died during service, categorized as missing in action or captured in the line of duty, or held by a hostile force.

Miss Helen King Boyer was an accomplished and internationally known printmaker and toy designer. She was a patient in the Health Center from 1988-1995, and because she was so impressed with the health care she received, left a sizeable donation to the University in her estate. The University established a scholarship in her name with her gift.

Recognizing the value diversity brings to an institution of higher learning, the Directors of the Cleveland Foundation established the International Scholarship in 2007 with proceeds from the Foundation Golf Classic

The scholarship is available to an international chiropractic student who demonstrates academic achievement and a commitment to service to others.

This scholarship was established through a bequest made by the Frays. Dr. James Fray graduated from Cleveland in 1959 and practiced in Kansas City and Phoenix. Dr. Fray was very active in helping sick children.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA  in good academic standing and requires submission of an essay on how the student shares Dr. Fray’s passion for helping others, especially children.

This scholarship was established in 2015 in memory of Dr. Robert F. Klinginsmith, a 1959 Cleveland alumnus. Family members involved with the scholarship’s establishment include: Dr. Linda Klinginsmith-Tilford ’76; Dr. Don Klinginsmith ’83; Dr. Robert M. Klinginsmith ’77 and Dr. Merri Klinginsmith Meyers ’91; along with Dr. Don’s wife, Dr. Bonnie Klinginsmith ’83.

The scholarship is awarded to students in the B.S. or D.C. programs that are second or third-generation chiropractic students (or more) with a 2.5 cumulative GPA in good academic standing. Submission requires an essay answering, “Why are you following in a family member’s footsteps and becoming a ‘second generation’ chiropractor?”

Many remember Lester as a kidder — whether he knew you or not, his teasing was legendary. From the day he graduated in 1952 until his death in 1984, Dr. Lester Meng shared his personality and chiropractic passion with his college, community, and colleagues. During his 32-year chiropractic career, Dr. Meng served as a member of the Cleveland Board of Trustees, president of the Alumni Association, president of the Academy of Missouri Chiropractors, and much more. Dr. Lester’s son, Dr. Timothy Meng ’66, and his grandson, Dr. Michael Meng ’03, continue the Meng legacy in chiropractic.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student who demonstrates academic achievement and a commitment to service to others.

This scholarship was initiated in 2004 by Dr. Stuart Martin, a 1996 graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College-Los Angeles. Dr. Martin has always been interested in the history of Native Americans. Dr. Martin created the scholarship in an effort to honor and celebrate the Native American culture.

Dr. Jack Marvin, class of 1954, created The Marvin Family Scholarship following the untimely death of his son, Dr. Allen Marvin, a 1991 Cleveland graduate. Dr. Marvin and his son, Allen, maintained a private practice on Gillham Road in midtown Kansas City. Sadly, soon after the scholarship was established, Dr. Jack Marvin, his wife, Patti, and their daughter, Jackie, all passed away. The Foundation Directors used memorial gifts and proceeds from the 2002 Foundation golf tournament to endow the memorial fund so scholarships could be awarded in honor of the family.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student who demonstrates academic achievement and a commitment to service to others.

Dr. Mary Jane Newcomb graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1946 and opened a practice at 34th & Troost in Kansas City with Dr. Richard Wheatley. Dr. Mary Jane was a performance skater, as was Dr. Millie Cleveland, and they performed in couples skating throughout the Midwest. Dr. Newcomb was a lifelong learner and earned a bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. in addition to her chiropractic degree. In the late 1960s, Dr. Mary Jane became a full-time faculty member at Cleveland and spearheaded the accreditation process with the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), which resulted in specialized accreditation at the college. As a former babysitter for Carl S. Cleveland III, she found it ironic and amusing that the baby she once cared for became her boss!

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student who demonstrates academic achievement and a commitment of service to others.

Dr. Russell Matthias, a 1974 graduate of Cleveland University-Kansas City (Cleveland Chiropractic College), established the Matthias Family Scholarship in 2006 to honor his family. A tireless volunteer for the chiropractic profession.

Dr. Matthias is past president of the Missouri Chiropractic Physicians Association; member of the MCPA Legislative Committee for 30+ years; MC-PAC President; treasurer of the Cleveland Chiropractic Alumni Association, and Director of the Cleveland Foundation.

Dr. Matthias still maintains a busy private practice in Blue Springs, Mo.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student who demonstrates academic achievement and a commitment to service to others.

Initiated in 1997 by Michael’s mother, Patricia, his family, and friends continue to add to this scholarship in remembrance of a young person who passed away too early in life. A 1993 graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College (now CUKC)  Michael spent considerable time in the college library.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student who demonstrates academic achievement and a commitment to service to others.

Known to most as “Dr. Millie,” Mildred Cleveland was a 1955 graduate of Cleveland-Kansas City and an important part of life at Cleveland Chiropractic College. She was Dr. Carl S. Cleveland Jr.’s wife and – as a trusted partner – served in many capacities, including member of the faculty. Dr. Millie was a helpful mentor and tutor to countless students, yet she always said her most important role in life was being a mother to Carl Cleveland III. This memorial scholarship was established by family and friends upon her death in 1979.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student and requires submission of an essay detailing their understanding of the science, art, and philosophy of chiropractic.

Dr. Raymond E. Boring graduated from Cleveland-Kansas City in 1966 and maintained an active chiropractic practice until his death in 2004. Ray habitually gave back to the college and the chiropractic profession, serving as a director of the Cleveland Foundation, a member of the Board of Trustees, and president of the Alumni Association. The college received a sizeable portion of Dr. Ray’s estate when he died and used the assets to start a memorial scholarship fund.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student.

The Sandefur Family Research Scholarship was initiated in 2002 by Dr. Ruth Sandefur and her son, Dr. David Sandefur. Ruth graduated from Cleveland-Kansas City in 1967; her son in 1996. Dr. David maintains a full-time practice in St. Petersburg, Fla., and his mother, formerly the vice president of academic services for Cleveland, died in 2020.

The scholarship is available to a qualified chiropractic student participating in scholarly research who demonstrates academic achievement and commitment to service to others.

Through a generous gift from Albert and Irene Scharosch – parents of alum and faculty member Dr. Jill Jarrett – the Basic Science Scholarship was established in 2008. The Scharoschs said they wanted “to give back” to Cleveland for the opportunities offered to their daughter as a member of the faculty.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student who has 1) scored at or above 500 in each of the six subtests of the Part One NBCE exam on their first attempt; 2) need to take the latest two administrations of the Part One NBCE exam in which scores are available will be considered; 3) Student must have a 3.5 GPA or higher and 4) student must submit an essay- Describe how the study of basic science is important to you as a future doctor of chiropractic and how it is important to the profession as a whole and to the future of chiropractic.

CUKC students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and submit an essay response to the following question: How do you positively represent CUKC through your leadership roles, community service, or club involvement? Current student council executive board members are not eligible.

When a friend or colleague dies, many individuals donate to the University in memory of the deceased. In 1984, the Board of Trustees established the Vanguard Scholarship to provide scholarship awards from this collective and perpetual memorial fund that honors departed friends and loved ones. The Cleveland-Kansas City Alumni Association has endorsed the cause and, at the death of fellow alums, provides memorial donations to honor their colleagues.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student who demonstrates academic achievement and a commitment of service to others

Dr. Richard Walford graduated from Cleveland University-Kansas City (Cleveland Chiropractic College) in 1984. He returned to his beloved Colorado Springs, where he continues his successful sports-oriented chiropractic practice of working with high school and college athletes as well as families over the past 37 years. Dr. Walford’s career has included working at the Olympic Training Center, and because of his influence, there are now permanent chiropractors at the three Olympic Training Centers.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student who demonstrates academic achievement and a commitment to service to others.

The Cleveland College Auxiliary was re-established by Ms. Yolanda Witt as the Alumni Auxiliary Scholarship in early 1980. Initially, Ms. Witt wanted a scholarship that supported only women in chiropractic. With her small group of alumni spouses, she arranged raffles, garage sales, bake sales, and other events that provided an initial investment of $11,500. She subsequently broadened the scholarship to include male recipients.

The scholarship is available to a chiropractic student who demonstrates academic achievement and a commitment to service to others.