American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) Scholarships
American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) Scholarships
The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) offers several scholarships for dental assistant students. Here’s what you need to know:
Eligibility
To be eligible for ADAA scholarships, applicants must be current ADAA members or have applied for membership by the scholarship application deadline. Applicants must also be enrolled in an accredited dental assistant program and have completed at least one semester of coursework. Eligibility requirements for each scholarship may vary.
Application Process
To apply for ADAA scholarships, applicants must complete the online application and submit all required documentation by the scholarship application deadline. Required documentation may include transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.
Scholarship Options
The ADAA offers several scholarships for dental assistant students, including the Irene Woodall Scholarship, the Carolyn Ghent Scholarship, and the Colgate-Palmolive Scholarship. These scholarships are based on academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement. The amount and number of scholarships awarded may vary each year.
Irene Woodall Scholarship: The Irene Woodall Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to one dental assistant student each year. Applicants must be ADAA members and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship application deadline is April 1.
Carolyn Ghent Scholarship: The Carolyn Ghent Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to one dental assistant student each year. Applicants must be ADAA members and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. The scholarship application deadline is April 1.
Colgate-Palmolive Scholarship: The Colgate-Palmolive Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to four dental assistant students each year. Applicants must be ADAA members and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship application deadline is February 1.
Renewal
ADAA scholarships are not automatically renewable, and students must reapply each year.
ADAA scholarships can be a great source of financial assistance for dental assistant students who are ADAA members and meet the eligibility requirements. Students should research the scholarship options available, check the application deadlines, and carefully follow the application instructions to increase their chances of receiving aid.