The National Dental Association Foundation (NDAF) offers a wide range of scholarships and fellowships designed to support the next generation of dental professionals. Awards range from $500 to $70,000 and are available to pre-doctoral dental students, post-doctoral candidates, and dental hygiene and dental assistant students. By reducing financial barriers and recognizing scholastic achievement these scholarships encourage aspiring students of African American descent to pursue careers in the oral health professions, fostering a more inclusive workforce.
TORCH Scholarship Awardee
Bessie Delaney Scholarship Awardee
Dr. Joseph L. Henry Scholarship Awardee
Audacity to Dream Community Service Awardee
NDAF Colgate-Palmolive Scholarship Program:
For over 30 years, the National Dental Association Foundation, in partnership with Colgate-Palmolive, has empowered talented individuals of African American descent to pursue careers in the oral health professions. This program provides critical financial assistance to dental students, post-doctoral candidates, and dental hygiene students who demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing oral health equity while facing financial challenges.
In addition to alleviating financial barriers, these scholarships celebrate excellence in academics, community service, leadership, and research. The program also offers prestigious fellowship awards, including the distinguished TORCH Fellowship Award, to support advanced training in dental specialties and research.
Dental Scholarships
Fellowships
Dental Hygiene & Assitant Scholarships
NDAF Crest +Oral-B Bridges Scholarship Program
- Total of 15 Student Scholarships: $70K
- 5 Dental Students – $8K
- 5 Dental Hygienist Students- $4K
- 5 Dental Assistant Students – $2K
