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
$5,000 to $20,000 Awards
Awards in recognition dental students that are active members of the Student National Dental Association (SNDA) and exemplify excellence in scholarship, community service, leadership, or research.
$2,000 Awards – Renewable
Scholarships for first year entering students with financial need and potential for professional excellence. The scholarship is renewable annually on condition of satisfactory academic progress.
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$1,000 Awards
Scholarships for 2nd / 3rd / 4th year students maintaining good academic standing, demonstrate financial need and commitment to serving communities of color.