The NDHA Scholarship Categories
1st Year: Enrolled in first year of dental hygiene school
2nd Year: Enrolled in second year of dental hygiene school
Mary Hawkins: Student residing in the host state of the NDHA Convention each year and 1 st or 2nd year (see above)
Non-Traditional: Student has completed a degree and returning/enrolled in hygiene school and 1st or 2nd year (see above)
Allen Sistare: Student who demonstrates exceptional leadership, community service, and scholarship
Albreta Merritt: Student with next highest committee score. Applicant cannot be from any of above categories
Gussie Clark (Graduate): NDHA member for 3 concurrent yrs., enrolled in an accredited Master’s or Doctoral program (Admin, Ed, Science, Leadership, and/or Public Heath)
The Colgate Scholarship: awarded to 1st year dental hygiene student, sponsored by Colgate
Scholarship Requirements
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1. GPA of 2.5 or greater
2. Must be enrolled in dental hygiene program in good standing
3. African/African –American descent United States citizen. Permanent resident status required (send proof if needed of residency) Print the entire application from www.ndhaonline.org and include/send the following:
4. NDHA Undergrad Student Membership Application - verification can be a copy of card, letter from NDHA or canceled check made out to NDHA. a. Undergrad Student Membership is $35 to be sent with this application - (membership application in scholarship application)
5. Copy of your official sealed transcript.
6. Verification of Enrollment Form signed by Registrar or Office of Dean of Students - (form in scholarship application)
7. Two letters of recommendations: a. One from dental hygiene faculty on official school letterhead b. One from non-family/personal reference
8. Recent passport type photo – COLOR – Head Shot
9. Financial need - (complete page 7) – Financial need may be taken into consideration for final determination of award. State need.
10. Essay listing leadership skills and your goals for the future. Also, list evidence of community service on separate sheet.
11. Briefly state how you will promote the NDHA Organization. Awards will be presented at the NDHA Annual Session President's Breakfast held on Sunday morning - (the year you apply).
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• 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
• Print the entire application from below and include/send the following:
oGPA of 3.0 or greater
o African/African –American descent United States citizenship/permanent resident status proof required
o Copy of official sealed transcript
o Verification of Enrollment Form signed by Registrar or Office of Dean of
o Two letters of recommendations: One from faculty on official school letterhead / one personal reference
o Recent passport type photo – COLOR – Head Shot o Financial need - (complete page 7) – Financial need may be taken into consideration for final determination of awards. State need.
o Essay listing present leadership skills, evidence of community service, and goals for the future.
o State how you will promote the NDHA Organization. Awards will be presented at the NDHA Annual Session President's Breakfast held on Sunday morning - (the year you apply) Failure to return completed application by deadline date will result in rejection of your entire application
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DEADLINE DATE: APRIL15
ANNOUNCEMENT: MAY 31
FUNDS WILL BE DISBURSED AFTER THE ANNUAL CONVENTION IN JULY
4 AWARD VALUE RANGES: Undergrad $500-1,000 per each category / Grad: $2,500 +
To download scholarship application click HERE
