CLEVELAND, OH / ACCESS Newswire / July 30, 2025 / Dr. John Fortuna, a Cleveland-based chiropractor and holistic wellness pioneer, proudly announces the official opening of applications for the 2026 Dr. John Fortuna Student Grant, a visionary academic opportunity designed to encourage the next generation of healthcare leaders to reshape the way society approaches aging, vitality, and regenerative medicine.
With a forward-thinking mission, this national grant calls upon undergraduate and graduate students across the United States to submit bold, imaginative proposals addressing the future of aging. Dr. John Fortuna-whose career has been grounded in preventive medicine, integrative healing, and patient-first care-envisions a future where the limits of aging are challenged not just with longevity but with sustained vitality and strength. This grant is an invitation for students to rise to that challenge.
A Mission Beyond Medicine: Vitality Over Longevity
As advancements in medical science continue to expand the average human lifespan, the focus is shifting toward ensuring those years are lived with energy, clarity, and purpose. Regenerative medicine-a fast-growing field at the crossroads of technology and biology-is leading that charge. With this grant, Dr. John Fortuna aims to spotlight students who not only understand this shift but have innovative ideas to drive it forward.
"Living to 100 should not be about survival-it should be about thriving," says Dr. Fortuna. "This grant is a platform for students who are ready to ask big questions and offer breakthrough solutions for aging with strength, dignity, and joy."
Who Can Apply?
The Dr. John Fortuna Student Grant is open to students who meet the following criteria:
Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in a healthcare-related field
Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Demonstrate financial need
Show a commitment to innovative, future-focused healthcare thinking
Applicants must submit an original essay (between 500-1000 words) responding to the prompt:
"100 is the new 60: How can healthcare transform aging into a journey of vitality? Explore the role of regenerative medicine in reshaping how we grow older-share your vision for an age-positive future."
Required Materials:
A copy of an unofficial academic transcript
A one-page résumé or curriculum vitae
One academic or professional letter of recommendation
The essay outlined above
All materials must be submitted via email to apply@drjohnfortunagrant.com by February 15, 2026.
Investing in the Next Generation of Health Innovators
This grant is more than financial support-it is an endorsement of student visionaries with the courage to dream big and the intellect to redefine healthcare. Dr. John Fortuna, a graduate of Cleveland State University and Life University College of Chiropractic, brings a decades-long legacy of integrative care, multidisciplinary leadership, and international outreach. His dedication to empowering future medical professionals now takes the form of this transformative academic initiative.
From hands-on healing to mentorship, Dr. John Fortuna has always championed holistic health approaches that treat the person-not just the symptoms. Through this grant, he's passing the torch to students ready to carry that legacy into the future of regenerative medicine and age-positive care.
A Future Built by Bold Ideas
Open to applicants nationwide, the Dr. John Fortuna Grant invites students from every walk of life to join a movement that imagines aging not as decline, but as evolution. Dr. Fortuna believes the students of today are the visionaries who will reconstruct tomorrow's healthcare ecosystem-one where regenerative therapies enhance the quality of life at every age.
To learn more about the grant, eligibility details, and how to apply, visit: www.drjohnfortunagrant.com
Media Contact
Name: Dr. John Fortuna
Organization: Dr. John Fortuna Grant
Location: Cleveland, OH
Website: www.drjohnfortunagrant.com
Email:apply@drjohnfortunagrant.com
SOURCE: Dr. John Fortuna
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