Scholarship Listing

Scholarships are awarded based on how well the applicant demonstrates the goal or achievement described. Awarding of scholarships is strictly dependent upon availability of funds and adherence to eligibility criteria. Below is a listing of all ADHA Institute scholarships available for the 2011-2012 academic year. All awards range from $1,000 - $2,000.

  General Named Scholarships - individually selected by applicants
  Carol Bauhs Benson Scholarship - Established in memory of Carol Bauh Benson, this scholarship is awarded to students at the Certificate/Associate educational level who reside in the following states: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin.  Applicants must possess a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  Wilma E. Motley Scholarship - Established in memory of Wilma E. Motley, this scholarship is awarded to applicant(s) pursuing a Baccalaureate degree at a accredited dental hygiene program.  Applicants must possess a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  Irene Woodall Graduate Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded to an applicant pursuing a Masters degree in dental hygiene or a related field.  Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
 
Specific Named Scholarships - funded by private parties, individually selected by applicants.
  Cadbury Community Outreach Scholarships (dependent on funding) - Sponsored by Cadbury, these scholarships are awarded to students at the certificate/associate and baccalaureate educational levels who display a commitment to improving the oral health within their community. (Requires separate essay.)
  Colgate "Bright Smiles, Bright Futures" Minority Scholarships - Sponsored by Colgate Palmolive Company, these scholarships are awarded to members of minority groups currently underrepresented in dental hygiene programs at the certificate educational level. Example eligible applicants include: African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, and males. Certificate only.
  Hu-Friedy/Esther Wilkins Instrument Scholarships - Sponsored by Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co., Inc., these scholarships are awarded to applicants at the certificate/associate or baccalaureate degree level. The program awards recipients with the Hu-Friedy dental hygiene instruments of their choice, equivalent to a retail value of $1,000.
  Dr. Esther Wilkins Scholarship - Established by Dr. Esther Wilkins, this scholarship is awarded to applicant(s) pursuing additional degree(s) neccessary for a career in dental hygiene education. Applicants must have completed an entry-level dental hygiene program. (Requires separate essay.)
  Karla Girts Memorial Community Outreach Scholarship - Sponsored by Procter & Gamble in memory of Karla Girts, BSDH, RDH, past president of ADHA and former Chair of ADHA Institute for Oral Health, these scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in an associate, baccalaureate or degree completion program. Applicants will display a commitment to improving oral health within the geriatric populuation in addition to a cumulative grade point average equal to or above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. (Requires separate essay.)
 

Wilma Motley Memorial California Merit Scholarship - A total of three scholarships are available annually to individuals pursuing the following degrees: associate/certificate in dental hygiene, baccalaureate degree, degree completion in dental hygiene, Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP), master's or doctorate degree in dental hygiene or related field.  Applicants must be either a resident of California or attend a dental hygiene program in California.
Applicants must demonstrate leadership experience and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. These scholarships will be awarded solely on merit and do not have a financial needs requirement. Award amount: $2,000.
  Crest Oral-B Laboratories Dental Hygiene Scholarships ($1,000) - Sponsored by Procter & Gamble, these scholarships are awarded to applicants at the baccalaureate degree level who demonstrate an intent to encourage professional excellence and scholarship, promote quality research, and support dental hygiene through public and private education. Applicants must also demonstrate a dental hygiene grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  Sigma Phi Alpha Undergraduate Scholarship - Awarded to an outstanding Sigma Phi Alpha member pursuing a certificate/associate or baccalaureate degree at a school with an active chapter of the Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society. Applicants must demonstrate a cumulative dental hygiene grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  Sigma Phi Alpha Graduate Scholarship - Awarded to an outstanding Sigma Phi Alpha member pursuing a graduate degree in dental hygiene or related field. Applicants must demonstrate a cumulative dental hygiene grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. (Requires specific Goals Statement and submitted manuscript upon completion of dental hygiene program)
  Alice Hinchcliffe Williams, RDH, MS Graduate Scholarship - Funded by the Virginia Dental Hygienists' Association Foundation, this scholarship was created to honor a deceased colleague and benefactor, who enabled the VDHA to establish the VDHA Foundation to serve as the primary provider of life long learning for Virginia dental hygienists. An applicant must be a Virginia resident seeking a graduate degree in Dental Hygiene or accredited, degree studies related to the professional roles of the dental hygienist.