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Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships are the best type of financial assistance available because there are no repayment obligations. The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry provides scholarship opportunities for students in Years 1-4. However, since scholarships from the University and the College are so limited, students are strongly encouraged to seek scholarship assistance from sources outside the institution.  These may be found through community organizations, local civic groups, churches, state dental societies, and various other venues.  Public libraries, university libraries, and the Internet (i.e. www.fastweb.com) are good sources to begin scholarship searches. 

A word of caution—be wary of companies that claim to "guarantee" scholarships for a fee. There are many scholarship scams from companies making grandiose claims of guaranteed free money but charge you for locating it. Beware!! You should never have to pay for free money.

Scholarships Administered by the Financial Aid Office

Academic Excellence Scholarship – awarded to selected 3rd and 4th year student dentists who rank in the top 20% of their class.  Eligible applicants are sent invitations to apply in March.  An essay is required.

Dr. Donald T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship – awarded to a 4th year student dentist who is a non-traditional student

Sharon K. Butler, DMD, Memorial Scholarship – awarded to a 4th year student dentist who is academically superior, demonstrates outstanding clinical skills, and has had significant involvement in student and/or community life. Eligible applicants are sent invitations to apply in April during their 3rd year.  An essay and personal interview are required.

Dorothy Cavins Scholarship – awarded to a 2nd year student who ranks academically in the top 20% of the class and demonstrates financial need.   An essay is required.  Eligible applicants are invited to apply in October.

Dean's Scholarship – awarded to entering 1st year student dentists based on prior academic qualifications, the Dental Admission Test (DAT) scores, and the personal interview.  Awards can range from $500 - $1,000.  Applications are not required.  Recipients are notified at the time an offer of enrollment is extended by the College.

Dickerson Scholarship – applicants from the five colleges of the Medical Center compete for a scholarship based on demonstrated academic excellence, financial need, and a career interest in an underserved area.  Applications are available in April and priority is given to a rising 3rd year student dentist.

Pierre Fauchard Leadership Scholarship – open to the entire student body.  Nominations are made by the faculty based on proven leadership and the potential for leadership in the community. Nominated students apply in April.
 
Hinman Scholarship – funded by the Hinman Dental Society of Atlanta.  Recipients are the 3rd year student dentists with the highest cumulative ranking.  Notified in November.
  
Margaret Neal Jewell Memorial Scholarship – awarded to a 2nd year student dentist who ranks in the top 20% of the class and has significant involvement in community service.  An essay is required. Eligible candidates apply in October.

Susan McEvoy Scholarship -- awarded to a 2nd,3rd, or 4th year student who demonstrates outstanding clinical skills with a focus on general restorative dentistry.  An essay and possible interview is required.

Dan Seaver Scholarship – awarded to a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year student who demonstrates outstanding achievement in Dental School Organizations and Activities.  An essay is required.

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Alumni Association Scholarship - awarded to a 4th year student ranked in the top half of the class. Selected by Alumni Committee.  Essay is required.
 
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Scholarship for Underrepresented Minorities - awarded to entering first year student of an underrepresented minority based on academic potential evidenced by past academic performance.

Floyd Wright Recruitment Scholarship – awarded to entering first-year students to recruit outstanding students to the dental program.  Selection is determined by acceptance of admission and outstanding credentials as evidenced by the Dental Admission Test (DAT), undergraduate GPA, interview and overall qualities.

Scholarships from Other Sources 

American Dental Association Endowment and Assistance Scholarship – available to students who complete their first year in a U.S. dental school, are U.S. citizens, and demonstrate financial need and academic achievement.  Applications for this $2,500 nationwide scholarship are available in the Financial Aid Office and must be submitted by June 15.  Eligible students will be invited to apply in May.

American Dental Association Endowment and Assistance Scholarship for Minority Students – available to students who are of a minority which is underrepresented in the dental profession, are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, demonstrate financial need and academic achievement.  Applications for this $2,000 nationwide scholarship competition must be submitted by July 1.  Eligible applicants will be invited to apply in May.

Hispanic Dental Association Foundation Scholarship -- awarded to support promising Hispanic students entering the dental profession.   Application deadline is June 30.   

LDS Scholarship – several scholarships are awarded nationally by the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints for second, third and fourth-year dental students of the Mormon faith.  Applications may be picked up in the financial aid office in April.
 
Military Scholarships – branches of the U.S. Armed Forces offer lucrative scholarships to student dentists wishing to pursue a dental career in the military.  Service obligations are required and may vary.  More information can be obtained by contacting the local recruiting office of the specific branch of interest:

Air Force  (859) 223-7038 or 224-4440

               www.airforce.com/careers/subcatg.php?catg_id=3&sub_catg_id=3


Army       (859) 224-7822

               www.goarmy.com


Navy       (502) 451-0555 or 451-7005

               http://www.navy.com/careers/healthcare/dentist/

Public Service Scholarship - public service programs ensure an adequate supply of health professionals to provide primary health service to people living in designated "health professional shortage areas."

US Public Health Service    http://www.usphs.gov/profession/dentist/                                  

National Health Service Corps http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/

Indian Health Service  http://www.ihs.gov/

National Institutes of Health   http://www.nih.gov/