Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Audacity To Dream Scholars Award
Forecasted
Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Audacity To Dream Scholars Award supports dental students through a merit scholarship honoring scholarship, leadership, and service to advance dentistry and oral health equity.
Funder: National Dental Association Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 merit scholarship; one award annually
Summary: Recognizes dental students for academic excellence, scholarly engagement, leadership, and commitment to diversity, mentorship, and service.
Key Information: Active SNDA membership must remain in good standing throughout the review process and award year.
Description
The National Dental Association Foundation’s Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Audacity To Dream Scholars Award is a merit scholarship recognizing outstanding dental students. It honors Jeanne Craig Sinkford, DDS, PhD, an educator, researcher, clinician, and advocate for equity who became the first woman to serve as dean of a U.S. dental school. Her work expanded opportunities for African Americans and others historically underrepresented in the oral health professions.
The award emphasizes academic achievement and scholarly activities that advance dentistry, including research, publications, and presentations. It also recognizes meaningful leadership, professional engagement, mentorship, and service. Applicants’ achievements and goals should reflect Dr. Sinkford’s legacy of scholarship and professional excellence, including a commitment to diversity and improving oral health outcomes in underserved communities.
