Student Scholarship Recipients

Leslie Castillo-Ortiz – Palmer College Florida, USA

Testimonial 2026 Student Scholarship Winner

Receiving this scholarship means a great deal to me both personally and professionally. As a chiropractic intern deeply committed to advancing in sports chiropractic, this recognition reinforces the hard work, dedication, and passion I bring to this field. The support provided through this scholarship will meaningfully contribute to my continued education and allow me to pursue the International Certificate of Sports Chiropractic (ICSC), strengthening my ability to serve athletes at the highest level. Beyond the financial and educational value, this award symbolizes an opportunity to grow through service. I am excited to actively contribute to the FICS Student Commission, collaborate with leaders in our profession, and become more involved with my national sports chiropractic council. I am grateful for the chance to expand my network, learn from mentors, and help support the global mission of advancing sports chiropractic.

Ching-Tung (Devin) Chen – South Africa

Testimonial 2025 Student Scholarship Winner

Being selected for this scholarship among so many talented peers is both humbling and inspiring. It reinforces my commitment to becoming a better sports chiropractor and motivates me to continue growing and contributing to the field. This scholarship not only provides financial support, but it also strengthens my passion for helping athletes perform at their best.  From a young age, I have been involved in various sports, such as badminton, running, and rock climbing. These experiences have given me valuable insights into the demands placed on athletes bodies and minds. Through sports chiropractic, I am able to combine my love for sports with my desire to help others, and being chosen by FICS affirms that I am on the right path. The opportunity to learn through the ICSC online course and contribute to the FICS Research Commission is incredibly exciting. I am eager to engage with the global sports chiropractic community, learn from others, and continue to grow as both a student and a future practitioner.

Thujivan Kathiravelu, UK

Testimonial 2024 Student Scholarship Winner

I am genuinely honoured to have been selected as a recipient of the prestigious FICS scholarship this year. Not only does this propel me towards my educational goals but also signifies a profound connection to like-minded professionals who share my passion for advancing the field. I am eager to immerse myself within the international sports chiropractic setting and tap into the wealth of knowledge, experience and guidance generously offered by its community.

Soh Yi Xian, Malaysia

Testimonial 2023 Student Scholarship Winner

“I am absolutely honoured to be awarded the 2023 FICS Emerging Student Scholarship. This award means a lot to me as a chiropractic student because it allows me to gain more knowledge and experience about the sports chiropractic profession from others in the FICS community as well as through the mentorship program. Moreover, this award allows me to get early exposure to the sports chiropractic profession and provides incredible networking opportunities with other sports chiropractors for the preparation of my future career in sports chiropractic. I am truly excited about the mentoring sessions and all the experiences that are associated with this award. As a chiropractic student, I believe this opportunity will greatly benefit me, and I will be able to help more people, particularly athletes all over the world.”

Oleg Gonorovski, UK

Testimonial 2023 Student Scholarship Winner

“My name is Oleg Gonorovski, and I am in my last year at AECC UC Bournemouth. I am interested in sports chiropractic because, as a former elite rower, I was surrounded by sports practitioners and witnessed first-hand the positive impact they have. My dream is to always stay connected with professional sports and to help people, and sports chiropractic gives me the opportunity to do both. I want to be involved in sports chiropractic to promote the chiropractic profession within the field of healthcare.”

Amy Carter, UK

Testimonial 2022 Student Scholarship Winner

“It is awesome to receive one of the 2022 student scholarships. I am very grateful and excited by the opportunity to get to know and learn from others in the FICS Community. I am looking forward to starting the ICSC certificate. My particular interest is endurance and water sports so I am especially keen to work within these fields once I graduate.”

Louisa Conradi, UK

Testimonial 2021 Student Scholarship Winner

“Firstly, I want to thank FICS and Logan University as a sponsor for this award and the opportunity the scholarship represents. I am honored to be the successful applicant for this year’s Emerging Student Award.

I am so excited for the year ahead, especially the mentoring program and the opportunity to take this next step towards becoming a sports chiropractor. Hereby I also want to thank my lecturers at the University of South Wales and everyone who has supported me in my education and the journey towards receiving this scholarship.”