[American Dental Hygienists' Association](https://www.adha.org)

April 3, 2026

Covers ADHA Annual Conference registration plus up to $500 for travel or 3 hotel nights; varies by year.

Supports student and new professional ADHA members with financial assistance to attend the ADHA Annual Conference.

Applicants must volunteer at least one hour at the conference if selected.

--- ## Description The ADHA Foundation Travel Grant provides financial support to student and new professional members of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) to attend the ADHA Annual Conference. The grant aims to empower emerging leaders in dental hygiene by enabling them to participate in key professional gatherings, expand their networks, and gain exposure to the latest industry knowledge and innovations. Recipients receive funding for conference registration and a travel stipend, fostering their professional growth and contribution to the field. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: April 3, 2026 Applications for the 2026 ADHA Annual Conference travel grant open on March 12, 2026, and close on April 3, 2026. Recipients are notified in late April, and travel arrangements must be confirmed by early May. --- ## Funding Amount - Grant covers general registration fees for the ADHA Annual Conference. - Plus, recipients may choose up to $500 toward a roundtrip economy flight **or** a three-night hotel stay at a designated hotel. - Funding availability and number of awards may vary each year. - Each individual may receive only one travel grant per calendar year. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be current **student** or **new professional** members of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA). - Student applicants must be enrolled in a CODA-approved dental hygiene program. - Only ADHA members are eligible; current ADHA Foundation Board of Directors, ADHA Board of Directors, and members of any grant review committee are not eligible. - Recipients must agree to volunteer at least one hour during the ADHA Annual Conference. - Only one travel grant per recipient per calendar year. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the ADHA Foundation's travel grant portal (portal link is opened during the application window). - Required materials include: - An essay (topic and length specified in the application) - Proof of ADHA membership and, for students, current enrollment in a CODA-approved program - Selected recipients receive instructions for booking travel through ADHA’s designated process. - All travel arrangements must be made via ADHA; bookings outside of the grant are at the recipient's discretion. --- ## Additional Information - The travel grant is awarded annually, and details (such as application window and number of awards) may vary each year. - Follow the ADHA Foundation on social media and subscribe to their emails for updates on application cycles and deadlines. - Recipients must confirm travel bookings promptly after notification. --- ## External Links - [ADHA Foundation Travel Grant Program Page](https://www.adha.org/foundation/travel-grants/) - [ADHA Foundation Grants Overview](https://www.adha.org/foundation/grants/) - [ADHA Foundation Home](https://www.adha.org/foundation) - [ADHA Membership Information](https://www.adha.org/membership/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | General grant inquiries| [foundation@adha.net](mailto:foundation@adha.net)| | ADHA main contact | [ADHA Contact Page](https://www.adha.org/contact-us) | ---

ADHA Foundation Travel Grant - American Dental Hygienists' Association

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