NDHA Scholarship

Message from NDHA Trustee/Scholarship Committee Chair:


I would like to extend a warm hello to all of our members, old and new. As we know, our organization is nothing without committed members.

Our major project is to offer scholarships each year to dental hygiene students, particularly African American. With your help by renewing your membership and encouraging other hygienists to join our organization, we will accomplish our goals. We want to do our part in helping when possible.

We are looking forward to seeing you at our annual meeting.

Linda Lewis, RDH, M.Ed

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REVISED(1/2010) – Any previous hard copy NDHA Scholarship Applications will not be accepted – Download application from website at www.ndhaonline.org National Dental Hygienists' Association Scholarship Application

TO APPLY FOR ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION WITH check or money order by deadline date of March 15 to:

Linda Hart Lewis, RDH, MEd

NDHA Scholarship Committee, Chair

1613 W. Ormsby Avenue

Louisville, KY 40210

Eligibility requirements:

1.GPA of 2.5 or greater

2.Must be dental hygiene student in good standing

3.United States citizenship/permanent resident status required (send proof of  residency, if needed )

Application Process - Submit:    

Print the entire application from www.ndhaonline.org and include/send the following:

Sections:

4. NDHA student membership application - verification can be copy of card, letter  from NDHA or canceled check

Student Membership is $35 to be sent with application (membership form 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

b.One from non-family/personal reference

8. Recent passport type photo - COLOR

9. Financial need - (form in scholarship application) – State your need for scholarship 

10. List present leadership skills and your goals for the future.  Also list evidence of  community service –  (List 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)

 

 

The following are "thank you" messages received via email by the scholarship committee from the 2007 Scholarship recipients:

Melissa K. Coleman "I would like to thank the NDHA for selecting me as one of the recipients. I look forward to joining the organization after graduation and possible running for a position on the board. I really enjoyed myself in Atlanta. I look forward to seeing Detroit next year!”

Shamiah D. Ferguson “ I would like to thank NDHA/NDAF for selecting me as a scholarship recipient. I am so grateful for your contribution to help me continue to fund my education. I appreciate your support and it is an honor to be part of such a great organization.”

EuNiece Samuel “I would like to thank the NDHA & NDAF for the scholarship. The conference and speaker was so uplifting and encouraging. There was more than enough information for everyone and I am even more motivated and determined to reach my college, career and professional goals in completing the program in 2008.”

Corey M. Roberson, RDH, BS Dear NDHA scholarship Committee, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to continue my education by offering me a scholarship through the organization. Thanks not only for me, but also for the many other students you have helped achieve their goals in the profession of dental hygiene. I have started on a Masters in Public Health and my classes started on August 27th and all is well. I have already learned a great deal even within the first few weeks.”