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The Scholarships360 $10,000 "No Essay" Scholarship
Due: 8/31/25
No essay
$10,000
MHEC Graduate and Professional Scholarship Program
Due: 8/31/25
No essay
No Recommendations Required
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$5,000
.The MHEC Graduate and Professional Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to degree-seeking graduate and professional students. Applicants must be enrolled in programs in dentistry, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and veterinary medicine. They must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student in one of the following schools: University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Pharmacy, or Social Work; University of Baltimore School of Law; The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, or certain Maryland institutions offering a master's degree in nursing or social work or a first professional degree in pharmacy. The scholarship may be received for eight semesters. To apply, applicants must complete and file the FAFSA; then contact the financial aid office of the institution they will attend and ask to be considered for a Graduate and Professional Scholarship. The institution also determines the deadline of the application. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Maryland Higher Education Commission for more information.
Andrea Kane Scholarship
Due: 6/30/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Varies
Established to provide scholarship assistance to undergraduates using the following criteria, in order of preference: Graduates from Chelsea High School, Holliston High School, or Boston College High School who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students planning careers in Education or Dentistry.
Maryanne Mather Fund
Due: 6/30/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Varies
Established in 2005 by Dr. Sebastian Ciancio, D.D.S. '61, Ms. Janet Mather, Ed.M. '87, and other friends and family to honor the memory of Maryanne Mather, B.S. '66, a dedicated staff member in the Department of Periodontics and Endodontics. Must be a dental student majoring in the School of Dental Medicine, specializing in Periodontics or Preventative Dentistry.
Arkansas Health Education Grant
Due: 7/1/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Varies
The Arkansas Health Education Grant provides financial assistance to Graduate Studentss seeking professional training in chiropractic medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, and veterinary medicine to allow them to attend out-of-state institutions. Students must be in good academic standing and make satisfactory academic progress toward timely completion of the participating institution's prescribed curriculum, as defined by the participating institution, for the applicable academic period in question. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Arkansas Department of Higher Education for more information.
Dr. Jessica R. Bentoski Endowed Scholarship for Pre-Dental Students
Due: 9/15/25
No Recommendations Required
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$1,500
The Dr. Jessica R. Bentoski Endowed Scholarship for Pre-Dental Students is for pre-dental students who plan to take the DAT during the academic year in which they receive the scholarship. Candidates will be in their junior or senior year at the time of application and be enrolled full-time in a program that will prepare them for dental school admission. Applicants are evaluated on their cumulative GPA, science course GPA, personal statement of leadership/service, and extracurricular involvement.
Delta Dental Annual Scholarship for Dental Hygiene
Due: 10/31/25
No essay
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Varies
The Delta Dental Annual Scholarship for Dental Hygiene is open to students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program of study. Preference will be given to students of underserved communities. Preference will be given to students who agree to a rotation in a safety net facility. The fall semester scholarship application is available from March to May of the academic year and the Spring semester scholarship application is available from September to October of the academic year. Students may contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information and the application portal.
University of San Diego ACLS Scholarship for Healthcare Providers
Due: 11/1/25
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$1,000
The University of San Diego ACLS Scholarship for Healthcare Providers is open to undergraduate or graduate College Student currently enrolled in healthcare degree programs. This includes but is not limited to, degree programs and courseware supporting the following professions: Athletic Trainer, Cardiac Sonographer, Cardiovascular Technologist, Dental Assistant, Dentist, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Electrocardiographic Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Exercise Scientist/Specialist, Mammographer, Medical Assistant, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Assistant, Paramedic, Pharmacist, Phlebotomist, Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant, Physician, Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist. Pre-professional programs such as pre-nursing and pre-medicine students are qualified as well. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Aaron & Clara Todd Pre-Dental Scholarship
Due: 2/15/26
No essay
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Varies
The Aaron & Clara Todd Pre-Dental Scholarship is open to pre-dental students who have completed 60 hours of coursework (can be MTSU or elsewhere). Recipients are selected based on their GPA and performance in core classes, participation in extracurricular activities, including Delta Delta Sigma, and demonstration of qualities integral to the pursuit of a dental career.
Ralph P. and Frances Ermoian Scholarship Endowment
Due: 4/30/26
No essay
No Recommendations Required
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
Varies
The Ralph P. and Frances Ermoian Scholarship Endowment aims to support one or more student(s) with financial need in the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.
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What are dental hygiene scholarships?
Dental hygiene scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for dental hygiene students. Scholarships for dental hygiene majors can help students access higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach because of financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for dental hygiene scholarships
Before you apply for dental hygiene scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements to see if you qualify. These may include:
- Minimum GPA
- Community service experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Plans to attend an accredited program
- Leadership skills
- FAFSA® submission
Scholarship requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Keep searching for scholarships that best match your qualifications.
Are dental hygiene scholarships worth my time?
If you want to get as much free money as you can for your education, then yes! You’ll find some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for, while others require more time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply for scholarships that require work (like writing an essay) which means you could have better odds of winning if you apply for one of those.
Pro tip: Don’t pass up on dental hygiene scholarships that have smaller award amounts. ($) There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find dental hygiene scholarships?
From your school to national organizations, there are so many places to find dental hygiene scholarships that can help you pay for college.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search engines, like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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What types of dental hygiene scholarships are available?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Want more tips to up your chances of winning? Check out our scholarship guide for everything you need to know about finding and winning scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for dental hygiene scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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