Amount: $1,500
Deadline: May 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate, professional
Renewable: No
About
The HDA Foundation offers scholarships to pre-dental, dental, and dental hygiene students of Hispanic descent who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to serving the Hispanic community.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.8+
- Demographic: hispanic
- Enrolled in an accredited dental or dental hygiene program
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essay
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Applications open in February and close in May. Notifications sent in July.
Tips
Articulate your passion for dentistry and how you plan to address oral health disparities in the Hispanic community. Emphasize any relevant volunteer or shadowing experiences.