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Purpose

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and The Procter & Gamble Company announce the ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarship for Predoctoral Students Pursuing Academic Careers. This scholarship supports dental students who plan education beyond a doctoral degree and who have an interest in academic careers.

Overview

Each year two third or fourth year dental students receive the ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarship for Predoctoral Students Pursuing Academic Careers. Each scholarship recipient receives $5,000 to be applied to tuition and fees.

Application Deadline

All applications must be received on or before November 1, 2012. Electronic submissions are not accepted. Receipt of entries cannot be acknowledged. All application materials must be received as one packet.

Send all applications directly to:

2013 ADEA Awards, Fellowships, and Scholarships
ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarship for Predoctoral Students Pursuing Academic Careers
1400 K Street, NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005

Contact Ms. Rebecca L. Turner at 202-289-7201 or TurnerR@adea.org with any questions.

Eligibility Requirements

An applicant must:

• be enrolled in a predoctoral program at an ADEA Member Institution
• demonstrate interest in advanced education
• show commitment to pursuing an academic career in dental education
• be an ADEA Individual Member

Application Process Checklist

Submit the following:

• the ADEA Awards, Scholarships, and Fellowships Application form a personal statement from the candidate not to exceed two pages, detailing his or her experiences, influences, and decision-making that demonstrate a firm commitment to becoming a dental educator
• individual letters of nomination and evaluation from two faculty members that address the candidate’s career goals
• a letter of recommendation from the student’s dean or equivalent

Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Late submissions will not be accepted.

Notification Date and Award Announcement

Scholarship recipients will be notified on or before February 1, 2013. Awards will be presented at a ceremony during the 2012 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition in Seattle, Washington March 16 - 19, 2013.

Authorized Signatory

The completed application must be signed by one of the following:

• Dental school dean
• Academic dean
• Person with equivalent academic rank