Top Dental School Scholarships

Students pursuing dentistry have a wide variety of profitable careers to choose from, but are typically required to go to dental school before getting their dream jobs. Dental school costs can be high, however, and students looking to offset the costs may benefit from dental school scholarships.

Jump ahead to:

• Top dental school scholarships
• Frequently asked questions
• Summary of dental school scholarships
• Recently expired scholarships

Whether you want to be a dentist, a dental hygienist, a dental assistant, or something else within the field, keep on reading to find out the best dental school scholarships for you!

Top Dental School Scholarships

$1,000 Fund Your Future No Essay Scholarship

• Eligibility: Open to college juniors & seniors and graduate/masters students studying any of the following: Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical, Biostatistics, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Data Science, and more
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: July 31, 2021

$1,000 Community Oral Health No-Essay Scholarship

• Eligibility: students with a bachelor’s degree and current undergraduate students who aspire to complete a Certificate or Master’s in Community Oral Health 
• Amount: $1,000 
• Deadline: Last day of each month

1Dental Scholarship

• Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate students, or graduate students who are U.S. residents
• Amount: $500 
• Deadline: May 31, 2021

Margaret A. Bailey Scholarship

• Eligibility: Pennsylvania residents who are student members of the American Dental Hygenists’ Association and are doing their first year in an entry level dental hygiene program or school
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: July 16, 2021

Hispanic Dental Association Foundation Scholarships

• Eligibility: Members of the Hispanic Dental Association or Hispanic Student Dental Association who have been accepted or are enrolled full-time in a residency or dental program (varies by scholarship)
• Amount: Up to $5,000 + attendance at the HSDA Regional Conference at UPenn on September 25, 2021
• Deadline: July 19, 2021

Armenian American Medical Society Scholarship

• Eligibility: Armenian students enrolled in a U.S. dental, medical, pharmacy, or other professional healthcare school
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: August 15, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions 

What GPA should I have to get into dental school?

GPA is an important factor in getting into dental school. Generally, the higher your GPA, the better. While the average undergraduate GPA for students admitted into dental school is around 3.5, there is no set minimum GPA needed for admission into dental school, as all schools differ. 

How do I borrow money for dental school?

Great question! Students can borrow money for dental school the same way they did for undergrad, applying for Federal Loans through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Alternatively, students can apply for private loans or Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Loans.

See Also: Financial Aid for Graduate or Professional Students

Summary of dental school scholarships

1. $1,000 Fund Your Future No Essay Scholarship
2. $1,000 Community Oral Health No-Essay Scholarship
3. 1Dental Scholarship
4. Margaret A. Bailey Scholarship
5. Hispanic Dental Association Foundation Scholarships
6. Armenian American Medical Society Scholarship

These scholarships are closed, but will open soon!

American Dental Hygenists’ Association Scholarships

• Eligibility: Dental hygiene students or dental hygienists committed to the discipline of dental hygiene
• Amount: Varies
• Reopeans October (every year); Deadline: TBA

Indian Health Services Scholarships

• Eligibility: Members of American Indian tribes or Alaska Native villages who are highschool graduates with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicants should plan on completing a health profession degree program and intend to serve Indigenous peoples
• Amount: Monthly stipend + one-time payment for educational costs
• Reopens December 2021; Deadline: TBA

National Health Service Corps Scholarship

• Eligibility: U.S. citizens who are (or will be) full-time students in the upcoming school year at an accredited school or program in the U.S. or its territories. Must be pursuing dentistry or another primary care specialty and be able to work in exchange for awards
• Amount: Payment of tuition + eligible fees + monthly stipends for living expenses + annual payment for other educational costs (payments can be received up to four years)
• Deadline: TBA

Chinese American Medical Society Scholarship

• Eligibility: First, second, and third-year medical or dental students at a school within the U.S. Applicants must also be current or pending CAMS members
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: TBA

ADEA/Crest-B Scholarship for Dental Hygiene Students

• Eligibility: ADEA members enrolled in baccalaureate or graduate degree programs at an ADEA member institution. Applicants must be studying dental hygiene
• Amount: $3,000
• Deadline: TBA

ADEA/Crest-B Scholarship for Predoctoral Dental Students

• Eligibility: ADEA members enrolled in predoctoral programs at ADEA member institutions. Applicants should be committed to pursuing a career in dental education
• Amount: $5,000
• Deadline: TBA