Top 26 Dental School Scholarships in September 2024

The DDSRank Dental Scholarship is open to United States residents who are aspiring dentists or dental hygienists. Current high school seniors, undergraduates, and dental school students are eligible to apply. To apply, students must submit an essay (800 words maximum) in which they answer the dentistry-related prompt for the year. As the prompt changes year to year, we recommend checking the DDSRank website for the most up-to-date information before starting your essay. Along with the essay, applicants should include their full name, address, telephone number, name of high school or college they are attending, school address, current GPA, and grade level to apply. If you're an incoming or current postsecondary student with a passion for dentistry, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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.Show Less

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!Show Less

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA)/Sigma Phi Alpha Linda DeVore Scholarship annually awards $1,500 to one (1) ADEA Individual Member who is a part- or full-time student in a course of study in dental hygiene, education, or public health (baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degrees). The scholarship was established to honor the memory and the 30-year dental education career of Professor Linda Rubinstein DeVore, who was active in dental hygiene education, scholarship, and public service. Thus, applicants should demonstrate a commitment to leadership in education or health care; for example, he or she is serving as an exemplary class officer or organizing a major class or school-wide community service activity. If you're a dental hygiene, education, or public health-focused post-secondary student, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is majoring in and planning on pursuing a career in a health or fitness-oriented field? You might consider applying for the Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 to one such student who has demonstrated outstanding achievements both in and out of school. In order to apply, you must answer a series of three essay questions and complete the online application. If selected as a finalist, you will also be asked to send in your transcript and one letter of recommendation. If you’d like some financial help on your journey to improve others’ health, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a post-secondary student enrolled in a program that would lead to a career in oral hygiene? Further, are you committed to pursuing an academic career in an area of dental health? If both apply, consider applying for the Princess Dental Staffing Dental Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $500 to two aspiring dental educators who submit the best personal statements detailing "his or her experiences, influences, and decision-making that demonstrate a firm commitment to becoming a dental specialist." Applicants must also submit a letter of recommendation, transcripts, and individual letters of nomination and evaluation from two faculty members that address the candidate's career goals. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

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. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

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! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an incoming dental school freshman who partakes in community service? If so, the Dr. Joseph L. Henry First Year Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to up to five (5) incoming dental school students who hold a minimum 3.0 GPA and are United States Citizens or permanent residents. To apply, interested students must submit an undergraduate official transcript, curriculum vitae, professional photo of themselves, letter of acceptance to a dental school, a letter of request from the applicant including a verifiable community service project, and three letters of recommendation (one (1) from the Dean or the Dean of Admissions from their admitting Dental School, one (1) from an undergraduate professor, and one (1) non-academic letter). If you're an incoming dental school freshman with verifiable community service, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Will you be graduating from a Dental Hygiene program in the current academic year? If so, GoTu’s White Coat/Pinning Ceremony Sponsorship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $500 to multiple, graduating Dental Hygiene students. To apply, interested students must submit a short, engaging video answering the question, “How does your class plan to make a difference in the dental community after you graduate?” If you're graduating from Dental Hygiene School and are excited to begin your professional Dental career, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you pursuing a graduate degree in medicine or dentistry, or a postgraduate degree or certificate in nurse-midwifery education, physician assistant education, or nurse practitioner education? Further, are you willing to commit to providing primary health care services to underserved communities? If so, the NHSC Scholarship Program may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship covers the tuition costs of multiple recipients who are willing to commit to two years of service in exchange for one year of funding, in addition to providing them a monthly stipend and an annual payment to cover "other reasonable costs." If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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! Show Less