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 1st or 2nd year

Non-Traditional: Student has completed a degree and returning/enrolled in hygiene school and 1st or 2nd year

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)

2025 Scholarship Recipients

  • DEADLINE DATE: May 31

    ANNOUNCEMENT: By June 30

    FUNDS WILL BE DISBURSED AFTER THE ANNUAL CONVENTION IN JULY

    AWARDS AMOUNT VARY AND WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON SPONSORSHIP FUNDING

Available Scholarships

National Dental Hygienists’ Association (NDHA)

National Dental Association Foundation (NDAF)

2026 NDHA Scholarship Application Click here (Deadline April 15, 2026)