American Dental Association Foundation Scholarship
The ADA Foundation provides scholarships to dental students based on academic achievement, financial need, and commitment to community service in oral healthcare.
Award Amount
$2,500–$20,000
per year
Deadline
February 15
application due
GPA Required
3.00
minimum
Field of Study
Dentistry
eligible majors
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Scholarship Value Calculator
Annual Value
$20,000
per year
4-Year Total Value
$80,000
if renewed each year
Loan Interest Saved
$28,000
at 6.5% over 10 years
Pro tip: Every dollar in scholarship funding saves roughly $1.35 compared to borrowing the same amount through student loans at 6.5% interest over a 10-year repayment period.
Eligibility Details
| Eligibility | Students pursuing Dentistry degrees with minimum 3 GPA |
| Demographics | Healthcare students |
| Field of Study | Dentistry |
| Type | merit based |
| Renewable | Yes — renewable annually |
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