NDHA Scholarship
Available Scholarships
Level up your Hygiene Journey with NDHA
Join a national movement that celebrates you — the future of oral health. The National Dental Hygienists’ Association (NDHA) empowers students with leadership opportunities, mentorship, and scholarship awards up to $4,000!
And here’s the best part: 2 of the undergraduate NDHA scholarship recipients will be chosen to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to our 2026 Annual Convention in Richmond, Virginia — where you’ll connect, learn, and grow with leaders shaping the future of dental hygiene. Be inspired. Be supported. Be NDHA.
National Dental Hygienists’ Association (NDHA)
DEADLINE : May 31, 2026
More about this scholarship.
National Dental Association Foundation (NDAF)
DEADLINE: May 31, 2026.
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2025 Scholarship Recipients
NDHA Scholarship Categories
1st Year/ Colgate BSBF Leadership Award
Enrolled in first year of dental hygiene school
Mary Hawkins
Student residing in the host state of the NDHA Convention each year and 1st or 2nd year
Allen Sistare
Student who demonstrates exceptional leadership, community service, and scholarship
2nd Year
Enrolled in second year of dental hygiene school
Non-Traditional
Student has completed a degree and returning/enrolled in hygiene school and 1st or 2nd year
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)
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