Scholarships, Awards and Fellowships
Limited submission
ADEA's Scholarships, Awards and Fellowships support research, leadership, and academic excellence in dental and dental hygiene education for students and educators in the U.S. and Canada.
Funder: American Dental Education Association
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (ADEA general) | September 10, 2026 (Haleon Dental Hygiene & Preventive Dentistry) | September 15, 2025 (Crest Oral-B & MouthWatch Scholarships) | January 31, 2027 (Sinkford Student Leadership nomination)
Funding Amounts: Individual awards range from $500 to $5,500; most scholarships $1,000–$3,000; Preventive Dentistry: 12 × $2,500; Crest Oral-B Predoctoral: 2 × $5,500; see details below.
Summary: ADEA offers annual scholarships, awards, and fellowships to support students and educators in dental education, emphasizing leadership, teaching excellence, and academic career development.
Key Information: Multiple scholarships for students at U.S./Canadian dental and dental hygiene programs; deadlines and eligibility vary by award.
Description
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) provides a suite of scholarships, awards, and fellowships to recognize and support excellence, leadership, and innovation in dental education. These opportunities, offered in partnership with corporate sponsors, target predoctoral dental students, dental hygiene students, and educators at accredited programs in the U.S. and Canada. The program aims to foster academic career development, community health engagement, teaching excellence, and leadership in the dental professions.
