Beginning July 1, 2026, new federal loan caps and the loss of Grad PLUS will make it far more difficult for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to finance dental school. Our latest NDAF blog explains what the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” means for the next generation of dentists—and why scholarships and fellowships are now essential to keeping the dental pipeline open and diverse.

“I am deeply honored to receive the Audacity to Dream Leadership Scholarship from the National Dental Association Foundation. This support has been instrumental in overcoming the financial barriers faced by many dental students and has renewed my belief in the power of representation and hope. To those who look like me, know that there is someone rooting for you, and your dreams are possible.” – Tareina Rogers