DC Dental Society Foundation Scholarship

The DC Dental Society Foundation is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship for students enrolled in the Howard University College of Dentistry (HUCD).

Application Deadline: September 30, 2024

How to Apply: Visit the DC Dental Society Foundation online scholarship application.

About the Scholarship: The DC Dental Society Foundation established this scholarship in 2023 to support students of the Howard University College of Dentistry by acting on concerns about the high cost of dental education and providing meaningful financial assistance to dental school students.

Scholarship Application – Required Documents 

  • Letter of Recommendation – written by an HUCD faculty member, HUCD alumni or DC Dental Society member that addresses one or more of the following evaluation criteria:
    • Leadership
    • Humanitarian Activities
    • Community Service
    • Academic Achievement
    • Mentorship
    • Extracurricular Activities
  • Proof of Enrollment in the Howard University College of Dentistry
  • Copy of Transcripts for the Two Previous Years 
  • Personal Statement (not to exceed 500 words) - should address:
    • plans for your career in dentistry
    • why you should be chosen for this scholarship
    • your need for financial aid
    • your experience or achievement in one or more of the following evaluation criteria:
      • Leadership
      • Humanitarian Activities
      • Community Service
      • Academics
      • Mentorship
      • Extracurricular Activities

    Additional information

    All decisions by the Scholarship Committee are final.

    Applicants will be notified in writing no later than December of the year the scholarship will be awarded.

    Recipient must claim their award by notifying the Scholarship Committee in writing no later than December 31st of the year the scholarship is awarded. Should a scholarship go unclaimed, the scholarship will be returned to the Scholarship Fund.

     CONDITIONS

    The Scholarship can be awarded to a recipient only once in any 4-year period.
    Scholarship recipients will provide a photograph and brief biography for publication.
    Up to three (3) scholarships, in the amount of $1,000 each, will be awarded each year. The DC Dental Society Foundation Scholarship Committee is not obligated to award a scholarship in any given year.
    The Scholarship will be presented directly to the recipient and applied at their discretion toward their greatest need.

    Visit the DC Dental Society Foundation Scholarship Application page to apply for a scholarship.