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Hu-Friedy/Esther Wilkins Instrument Scholarships

American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Institute for Oral Health

Hu-Friedy/Esther Wilkins Instrument Scholarships is offered by ADHAs Institute for Oral Health. It is sponsored by the HuFriedy Manufacturing Co, Inc. The scholarships are awarded to five students taking a certificate/ associate or baccalaureate degree level. The program awardees will receive a Hu-Friedy dental hygiene instruments of their choice equivalent to a retail value of $1,000.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Applicants must be enrolled in a Certificate/Associate or Baccalaureate degree level an accredited dental hygiene program in the United States.
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year in a dental hygiene program prior to receiving an ADHA Institute scholarship award. Students may be in the process of completing their first year when application is submitted. They must be a full-time student during the academic year which you are applying unless applying for the Part-Time Scholarship. If applicants are graduating that same year, you are still eligible. Note that scholarship awards are distributed after July 1, so this may be a "reimbursement" check given to the student for their tuition/school expense already assumed during the school year.
  • College:
    Must be enrolled in an accredited dental hygiene program in the United States
  • Major/Career:
    Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited dental hygiene program in the United States.
  • Organization:
    Applicants must be a professional member or student member of the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA).
  • Other Benefits:
    The program awards recipients with the Hu-Friedy dental hygiene instruments of their choice, equivalent to a retail value of $1,000.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    All applicants must prepare a goal statement in 100 words or less describing: 1) your long-term career goals following graduation; 2) your intended contribution to the dental hygiene profession; 3) your professional interests; and 4) how your extracurricular activities and your degree enhance the attainment of your goals.
  • Other Materials:
    Applicants must submit the student application with the following: Faculty Evaluation Section: This section of the application is to be completed by your faculty advisor or another member of your dental hygiene faculty.Program Director Section: This section of the application is to be completed by your dental hygiene program director.

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