Purpose
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and The Procter & Gamble Company announce the ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarship for Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers. This scholarship supports dental hygiene students who are pursuing education beyond an associate's degree and who have an interest in an academic career.
Overview
Each year two dental hygiene students receive the ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarship. Each scholarship recipient receives $2,000 to be applied to tuition and fees.
Application Deadline
All applications must be received on or before November 1, 2011. 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 the ADEA Program Coordinator, Professional Development:
2012 ADEA Awards, Fellowships, and Scholarships
ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarship for Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers
1400 K Street, NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Contact Ms. Cherie Mason at 202-289-7201 or masonc@adea.org with any questions.
Eligibility Requirements
An applicant must:
- have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program with an associate's degree or certificate to practice dental hygiene
- be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree completion program or graduate degree program at an ADEA Member Institution
- show a commitment to pursuing an academic career in dental hygiene
- be an ADEA Individual Member
Both part-time and full-time students are eligible. Priority will be given to qualified candidates enrolled in baccalaureate degree completion programs.
Application Process Checklist
Submit the following:
- the ADEA Awards, Scholarships, and Fellowships Application form
- official transcripts with evidence of graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
- a photocopy of a valid license to practice dental hygiene in the United States
- 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 an allied dental faculty member
- 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, dental hygiene director, 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 January 3, 2012. Awards will be presented at a ceremony during the 2012 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition in Orlando, Florida, March 17 – 21, 2012.
Authorized Signatory
The completed application must be signed by one of the following:
- Dental school dean
- Program director
- Academic dean
- Person with equivalent academic rank
Past Recipients
2011
Ms. Deborah K. Osborn, College of Southern Nevada
Ms. Cynthia L. Stull, University of Minnesota
2010
Ms. Lisa M. Johnson, Idaho State University
Ms. Kylie J. Siruta, University of Missouri-Kansas City
2009
Ms. Brenda Armstrong, University of Minnesota
Ms. Mary H. Vinson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2008
Ms. Cherri Kading, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ms. Ann O'Kelley Wetmore, Idaho State University
2007
Ms. Tracey Brookshire, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Ms. Melissa Efurd, University of Missouri-Kansas City
2006
Ms. Sheri French, University of Oklahoma
Ms. Anne Scott, University of New Mexico
2005
Ms. Janet Kinney, University of Michigan
Ms. Michelle Mould, University of Missouri-Kansas City
2004
Ms. Marsha Black, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ms. Jennifer Hamm, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2003
Ms. Kathryn M. Dockter, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Ms. Melanie L. Simmer-Beck, University of Missouri-Kansas City
2002
Ms. Ann Battrell, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Ms. Jennifer Ledford, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2001
Ms. Marie Anne Anderson, Baylor College of Dentistry
Ms. Karen Tam, University of Missouri-Kansas City
2000
Ms. Luisa Goodwin, California State University at Fresno
Ms. Carol Nguyen, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio