The American Dental Association Foundation awards several scholarships to dental students twice a year. These scholarships help to pay the costs of tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses. They include the Dental Student Scholarship, Minority Dental Student Scholarship, Dental Hygiene Scholarship, Dental Laboratory Technology Scholarship and the Dental Assisting Scholarship. Eligibility requirements vary depending on the type of scholarship.
American Dental Association
211 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-440-2500
ada.org
The National Dental Association Foundation established the Colgate Palmolive Scholarship in 1990 to provide financial aid to underrepresented minority students nationwide. This scholarship is for students enrolled in a postgraduate dentistry-related program. Award amounts are as high as $10,000.
This scholarship is open only to National Dental Association members enrolled in an accredited master's degree or other postgraduate dentistry program. The student must have an undergraduate or graduate degree in dental hygiene, dentistry or a related field. Students must also be U.S. residents.
National Dental Association
3517 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20010
202-588-1697
ndaonline.org
The American Dental Assistants Association provides resources to current and prospective dental assistants to help advance their careers. The organization's members can qualify for several scholarship opportunities and also receive access to education and research. Available scholarships include the Kay Mosley Distinguished Service Award, which offers $2,500. In order to qualify for this scholarship, the member must attend the organization's annual conference and make significant contributions to the American Dental Assistants Association and the American Dental Assistants Association Foundation. Candidates must apply by June 30 of each year.
American Dental Assistants Association
35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1730
Chicago, IL 60601
312-541-1550
dentalassistant.org