The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) offers numerous scholarships, awards, and fellowships for dental students, dental hygienists, pre- and postdoctorate dental educators, and dental schools. According to the ADEA website, the annual scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate excellence in their chosen field. The awards, among many, include the Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Preventive Dentistry Scholarship program for predoctoral students and the ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarship for Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers. The money may be used for tuition and fees for dental education.
The American Dental Association Foundation sponsors scholarships for dental students and underrepresented minority dental students. It also awards scholarships in related fields such as dental hygiene, dental assisting, and dental laboratory technology. Students seeking an ADA scholarship may obtain an application from their school.
The Academy of LDS (Latter-day Saint) Dentists annually awards scholarships of $1,000 and $1,500 to students in need of financial assistance to meet the high cost of dental school. The Academy's scholarship program has helped more than 500 students in the United States pursue a dental education. Students who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, have completed a year of dental school, and are student members of The Academy of LDS Dentists are eligible to apply. Awards are based on merit, financial need, and the student's potential to contribute to the dental profession.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides scholarships for American Indians and Alaska Natives to financially assist their pursuit of careers in health care. The Indian Health Service Scholarship Program offers several types of scholarships to students pursuing all levels of health care education. Funding for the program depends on the amount designated each year by the U.S. Congress. The scholarships are used to help students meet their education expenses including tuition, text books and travel. To be eligible, a student must be a U.S. citizen.