National Dental Hygienists' Association Scholarships

National Dental Hygienists' Association

Award: $500–$2,500

Deadline: Apr 15, 2026

To increase interest in dental hygiene particularly among African American students by providing financial assistance. Qualifications: Applicants must be GPA of 2.5 or greater; must be enrolled in dental hygiene program in good standing; African/African -American descent United States citizen; candidate must have been a member of NDHA for three consecutive years PRIOR to the application submission and current dental hygiene membership dues paid (not valid with student membership); candidate must have graduated from a CODA accredited dental hygiene program with an Associate or Bachelor Degree; candidate must possess proof of an active dental hygiene license; candidate must demonstrate proof of full-time or part-time enrollment in a fully accredited on-line program or fully accredited an on-the-ground program (Master's or Doctoral program in Admin, Ed, Science, Leadership, and/or Public Heath); candidate CANNOT be an NDHA board member. How to apply: Applicants must submit an online application form; NDHA Undergrad Student Membership Application with verification, which can be a copy of the membership card, a letter from NDHA, or a canceled check made out to NDHA; a copy of the applicant’s official sealed transcript; two letters of recommendation—one from dental hygiene faculty on official school letterhead and one from a non-family personal reference; a recent passport-type color headshot photo; and documentation of financial need (complete page 7). Focus: Dental hygiene.

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