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Sigma Phi Alpha Certificate/Associate Scholarship

American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Institute for Oral Health

Sigma Phi Alpha Certificate/Associate Scholarshipis part of ADHAs Institute for Oral Health Scholarship Program. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student pursuing a Certificate/Associate degree. The school must have an active chapter of the Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society and the awardee is a potential future Sigma Phi Alpha member. This scholarship offers financial assistance to dental hygiene students and dental hygienists who demonstrate a commitment to advance the discipline of dental hygiene.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Applicants must be enrolled in a Certificate/Associate degree in an accredited dental hygiene program in the United States.
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.50
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year in a dental hygiene program prior to receiving an ADHA Institute scholarship award. Students may be in the process of completing their first year when application is submitted. They must be a full-time student during the academic year which you are applying unless applying for the Part-Time Scholarship. If applicants are graduating that same year, you are still eligible. Note that scholarship awards are distributed after July 1, so this may be a "reimbursement" check given to the student for their tuition/school expense already assumed during the school year.
  • College:
    Must be enrolled in an accredited dental hygiene program in the United States
  • Major/Career:
    Applicants must be pursuing an accredited dental hygiene program in the United States.
  • Organization:
    Applicants must be a professional member or student member of the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA).

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    All applicants must prepare a goal statement in 100 words or less describing: 1) your long-term career goals following graduation; 2) your intended contribution to the dental hygiene profession; 3) your professional interests; and 4) how your extracurricular activities and your degree enhance the attainment of your goals.
  • Other Materials:
    Applicants must submit the student application with the following: Faculty Evaluation Section: This section of the application is to be completed by your faculty advisor or another member of your dental hygiene faculty.Program Director Section: This section of the application is to be completed by your dental hygiene program director.

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