Top 18 Dental School Scholarships in June 2023

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The Hispanic Dental Association Foundation Scholarships are funded by the Hispanic Dental Association Foundation, an organization that looks to advance healthier Hispanic communities through oral health. Every year, the Hispanic Dental Association Foundation Scholarships award up to $5,000 to multiple student members of the Hispanic Dental Association who have been accepted into an accredited dental program. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you enrolled full-time in a Medical, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Master of Public Health/Policy, or Physician Associate graduate program in the U.S.? If so, consider applying for the Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship! While you do not have to be Hispanic to be eligible for this scholarship, you should have an affinity for the health of Hispanic communities and an interest in participating in the NHHF’s (National Hispanic Health Foundation) Scholars alumni activities. The NHHF, which funds the scholarship, is an organization with a mission “to support educational and research activities to improve the health of Hispanics.” If you fit their scholarship criteria and want to provide support to Hispanic communities, we encourage you to apply!

The Dr. D. Walter Cohen Teaching Award is for candidates in their third year of a nonmilitary accredited periodontal post-doctoral training program in the United States as of the application deadline, and intend to pursue a career in full-time periodontal teaching and research in the United States. Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in periodontal education. In addition, the selected candidates must demonstrate excellent character, integrity, a record of academic and personal achievements, and an aptitude for teaching and research.

The AAP Teaching Fellowship aims to support the young periodontal educator's commitment to a career in academia by providing debt relief to qualified applicants. Applicants must be in the first three years of full-time teaching (as defined by the institution) at an accredited U.S. dental school or have accepted a full-time faculty position to teach periodontology at a U.S. dental school, whether or not it has a postdoctoral periodontal residency program.

Are you pursuing a career in the dental field? If so, consider applying for the 1Dental Scholarship! The 1Dental Scholarship is open to currently enrolled high school seniors, college, and graduate students in the U.S. who hope to work in the dental field. The scholarship is funded by 1Dental, an organization whose goal is to help as many people and their families get the best affordable dental care as possible. Each year, their 1Dental scholarship awards $500 to one (1) lucky student to help pay for the costs of his/her education. If you’re passionate about having a career in the dental field and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a post-secondary student enrolled in any professional healthcare program? If so, consider applying for the Health Career Scholarships! The scholarship is open to students in their second or third year of any educational healthcare profession preparation program. The scholarship is offered by the International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons, a New York-based nonprofit interdenominational Christian service. They believe that supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals will help them in their mission of "caring for all God's children." Thus, every year, they award multiple healthcare students $1,000 to help cover their educational costs. If you are passionate about a career as a healthcare professional, we encourage you to apply!

Are you pursuing an advanced degree in a medical-related field? If so, consider applying for the Lincoln Community Foundation Medical Professional Student Scholarship! The Lincoln Community Foundation Medical Professional Student Scholarship is open to students currently pursuing a graduate or professional degree in a medical-related field. Undergraduate students enrolled in nursing studies are also eligible. The scholarship is hosted by the Lincoln Community Foundation, an organization dedicated to "providing leadership and resources" to improve the lives of the Lincoln, Nebraska community. The Medical Research Foundation, however, funds the scholarship to support the education of future healthcare professionals. Thus, each year, the program awards a $2,500 scholarship to three (3) lucky students which can be renewed for up to four (4) years to help the student complete their education. If you’re passionate about pursuing a career in the medical field and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!

Healthy Start for Texas Teeth Community Service Grant applicants must be current members of ADHA. TDHA components, Texas hygienists, and/or dental hygiene students (partnered with registered hygienists) are eligible to apply. Grant monies are for community-based fluoride varnish programs for underserved populations. Minimum number of varnish applications is 2 per person within a 12-month period and the minimum number of participants to receive varnish is 200. Maximum administrative costs for the program must not exceed 25% of the total award amount. Fluoride varnish programs must include an educational component. The program must include a collaborative partnership between 3 or more entities (e.g. TDHA, Head Start, and Dental Hygiene School) and must demonstrate an effort to refer participants to a dental home.

The ADEA/Crest-B Scholarship for Predoctoral Dental Students is funded by the American Dental Education Association, an organization that looks to “lead and support the health professions community in preparing future-ready oral health professionals.” Every year, their ADEA/Crest-B Scholarship for Predoctoral Dental Students awards $5,500 to two (2) dental students in predoctoral programs who have a strong interest in becoming dental educators. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.